Much, much better than previous bottle...which must have been really off. This wine had good fruit and structure. More Burgundian than most American Pinots.
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Not crazy about this wine. When opened, it had nothing....very little fruit, no acid or tannin. Several hours later still not showing anything. I didn't care for the 2018 either. Surprising, considering who's involved and that I'm a Burgundy nut.
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Medium garnet in color. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, strawberries & plums with overtones of spices notes of cinnamon & cloves & floral notes, earthy/dusty, minerals & a slight hint of oak/vanilla in the background. Medium bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, strawberries & plums with spices, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & airing but should continue to develop further with additional aging. A wonderful & aromatic wine. Much more "Burgundian" in style than most Sta. Rita Pinots.
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Just absolutely beautiful and transparent. Earth, fruit, minerals. Just an wonderful, pure expression of Pinot Noir. Shows a little savory as well. I love this. Right up the among the best California Pinot noirs.
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A little closed on the nose. Ripe beautiful of cherries , wild strawberries and some cranberries, slight floral notes and touch of spice. Velvety mouthfeel, well balanced and quite quaffable, some earthy notes with the red fruit on the palette.
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4/5/2024 - Moonie Likes this wine: 91 Points
Much, much better than previous bottle...which must have been really off. This wine had good fruit and structure. More Burgundian than most American Pinots.
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3/26/2024 - Moonie wrote:
Not crazy about this wine. When opened, it had nothing....very little fruit, no acid or tannin. Several hours later still not showing anything. I didn't care for the 2018 either. Surprising, considering who's involved and that I'm a Burgundy nut.
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1/12/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 92 Points
Medium garnet in color. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, strawberries & plums with overtones of spices notes of cinnamon & cloves & floral notes, earthy/dusty, minerals & a slight hint of oak/vanilla in the background. Medium bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, strawberries & plums with spices, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & airing but should continue to develop further with additional aging. A wonderful & aromatic wine. Much more "Burgundian" in style than most Sta. Rita Pinots.
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12/16/2023 - JRoman23 wrote: 88 Points
Not quite sure about this. The finish was a bit bitter and flat. Have another bottle to try and give this another shot
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12/14/2023 - hutch Likes this wine: 93 Points
Just absolutely beautiful and transparent. Earth, fruit, minerals. Just an wonderful, pure expression of Pinot Noir. Shows a little savory as well. I love this. Right up the among the best California Pinot noirs.
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10/6/2023 - Bullsgate Likes this wine: 91 Points
Quite a floral aroma, very juicy and delicate on the palate. Can do with a few more years of rest to gain more complexity.
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10/4/2023 - jps3@columbia.edu Likes this wine:
A really nice Sta Rita Hills Pinot. Light, fruity, very easy drinking pleasant Pinot.
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10/1/2023 - CN89 wrote: 92 Points
Great wine
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5/14/2023 - Emil Oliver Likes this wine: 90 Points
A little closed on the nose. Ripe beautiful of cherries , wild strawberries and some cranberries, slight floral notes and touch of spice. Velvety mouthfeel, well balanced and quite quaffable, some earthy notes with the red fruit on the palette.
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4/27/2023 - Shiaxonna wrote: 90 Points
Fresh, young and fruity. Burgundian style, a decent amount of concentration.
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4/13/2023 - WineJ2019 wrote: 91 Points
Good but I was a little underwhelmed given the pedigree /price here
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2/3/2023 - Dugis wrote: 93 Points
Lovely bitter coffee notes, juicy raspberries. Lovely smoothness. Great wine
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