Harsh on the nose and the palate. I’m not saying that it has turned yet. But it seems to be moving in that direction. We have one bottle left in the cellar and we will either gift it to our neighbors that drink only boxed wine, or donate it to the landfill unfortunately. We dumped this one and opted for a cheaper bottle that we know is amazing, 2021 Daou Pessimist.
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By the glass. Fresh black fruit on the nose with a soft texture, pretty light on the palate. High acidity and tamed tannins. Low value for money, I see.
Por copas. Fruta negra fresca en nariz con una textura suave, ligera al paladar. Alta acidez y taninos domados. Escasa relación calidad-precio veo aquí.
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A nose of some cherry and spice, ruby in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, silky spice on finish, easy drinking. www.winelx.com
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The medium-high intensity nose is slightly reductive with funky earthy, savoury aromas with underlying currant, cherry, red and black fruits. It's medium-full bodied with very good weight and concentration supporting the tart aroma replays on the flavour profile. It has very good acidity and slightly grippy tannins that offer a nice mouthfeel. Long, juicy finish with subtle spice tones. Score: 91+ pts
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Drank a bottle at a restaurant and did not take detailed notes. Medium body but a bit heavy on the palate due to some lacking acid. Dark cherries on the front, but a bit hollow mid palate and a very short finish. Crowd pleasing but not especially outstanding.
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I was expecting a little more at the price point. Tis is a perfectly good Pinot, has nice freshness and acidic backbone, perfectly ripe back cherry fruit without over ripe notes. Finish is rather clipped and uninteresting though, and there's no significant depth. Better value from the smaller producers at this point point.
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Mouth: Splashy cherry and light cranberry fruit runs headlong into a midpalate of rose stem and red flower, borne along by a spine of acid that keeps everything engaging ahead of a white pepper finish.
Overall: Lithe and spritely, this ripples with good energy, but could use a bit more stuffing overall. Shows good polish however, in spite of being light and bright. Drink now - 2026.
89.
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3/3/2024 - HeroicAB wrote: 86 Points
Pretty average, a bit thin, no real fruit and quite acidic.
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12/3/2023 - Baxterna Does not like this wine: 70 Points
Harsh on the nose and the palate. I’m not saying that it has turned yet. But it seems to be moving in that direction. We have one bottle left in the cellar and we will either gift it to our neighbors that drink only boxed wine, or donate it to the landfill unfortunately. We dumped this one and opted for a cheaper bottle that we know is amazing, 2021 Daou Pessimist.
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6/7/2023 - jps3@columbia.edu Likes this wine:
Improved with time. Initially too fruit forward but after an hour or so the fruit receeded and it became a well balanced wine.
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5/8/2023 - vitroman Does not like this wine: 83 Points
Very disappointed as this has always been a great wine. The winery was sold and has gone downhill dramatically in my opinion. Bland and dull.
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8/28/2022 - Harley1199 wrote:
By the glass. Fresh black fruit on the nose with a soft texture, pretty light on the palate. High acidity and tamed tannins. Low value for money, I see.
Por copas. Fruta negra fresca en nariz con una textura suave, ligera al paladar. Alta acidez y taninos domados. Escasa relación calidad-precio veo aquí.
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2/28/2022 - richshoes Likes this wine: 89 Points
Super drinkable solid Pinot, missing some length and elegance. Medium bodied dense with dark fruit and dark cherry...
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2/25/2022 - Dan-pinot Likes this wine: 83 Points
Slightly green. Not full berry flavor.
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2/21/2022 - gharter Likes this wine: 87 Points
cherry, spice, light floral aromas. Lighter in flavor with cherry. shorter finish. Part of a larger tasting.
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10/17/2021 - corkscrews Likes this wine: 89 Points
A nose of some cherry and spice, ruby in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, silky spice on finish, easy drinking. www.winelx.com
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9/24/2021 - BadOyster wrote: 90 Points
solid OR pinot from the grocery store.
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9/22/2021 - cono_sur Likes this wine: 91 Points
The medium-high intensity nose is slightly reductive with funky earthy, savoury aromas with underlying currant, cherry, red and black fruits. It's medium-full bodied with very good weight and concentration supporting the tart aroma replays on the flavour profile. It has very good acidity and slightly grippy tannins that offer a nice mouthfeel. Long, juicy finish with subtle spice tones. Score: 91+ pts
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9/8/2021 - Mlupton26 wrote: 82 Points
Ehh
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5/12/2021 - timothynbond Likes this wine: 86 Points
Drank a bottle at a restaurant and did not take detailed notes. Medium body but a bit heavy on the palate due to some lacking acid. Dark cherries on the front, but a bit hollow mid palate and a very short finish. Crowd pleasing but not especially outstanding.
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4/1/2021 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
That is a bit tight too. Or just a bit lean. Seems to be the house style.
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3/3/2021 - 560 B&W Likes this wine: 91 Points
A solid and lovely example that tastes mostly of Chehalem. Excellent QPR. 13%
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3/3/2021 - Nutty08 wrote: 87 Points
I was expecting a little more at the price point. Tis is a perfectly good Pinot, has nice freshness and acidic backbone, perfectly ripe back cherry fruit without over ripe notes. Finish is rather clipped and uninteresting though, and there's no significant depth. Better value from the smaller producers at this point point.
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1/30/2021 - jessica64 wrote: 80 Points
Didn't taste like a $26 bottle. More like an $18
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12/1/2020 - mmcdds Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nice, fairly simple Oregon PN with pretty red fruit and abit of earth in the background. Although, the qpr is kind of iffy.
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10/19/2020 - RoyaltyCoins wrote: 89 Points
Pale ruby
Nose:Light cherry, red florals.
Mouth: Splashy cherry and light cranberry fruit runs headlong into a midpalate of rose stem and red flower, borne along by a spine of acid that keeps everything engaging ahead of a white pepper finish.
Overall: Lithe and spritely, this ripples with good energy, but could use a bit more stuffing overall. Shows good polish however, in spite of being light and bright. Drink now - 2026.
89.
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