This wine has aged gracefully and improved in character and depth since my last tasting 4+ years ago. While I've been consistently captivated by Sean's artistry with Cabernet, his efforts with Pinot Noir warrant more of my attention...
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nose - cinnamon, clove, per lisa, caramel. sweet floral. Barrel nose mouth - juicy tight dark berry fruit. You get a fleeting glimpse of sweet yummy fruit. overall tight nit. Big clovey oaky finish. Needs time to integrate. 5 years or so.
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i found this below average even in a very good year.Some overpriced cal 07 pinots around maybe its time to just skip cali and just drink french.Landmark kanzler bieng a rare exeption.
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Well shut my mouth. This wine done gone and surprised us all. Rustic bright cherry red center with a touch of orange at the rim, complex nose of mint, cinnamon, red cherries, wood chips, and dusty smoke (not the forest fire kind). Palate a lovely acid refreshed take on ripe California fruit, with rustic red berries, orange rind and forest floor flavors, fine, medium finish.
I had always thought this might blossom into something special, but this is beyond my expectations. Not French, Not Californian, no stereotypes, just Capiaux Chimera. Lovely and distinctive.
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May be a bit rustic, but a definite mint streak running through this delicious, concentrated pinot. Needs time to soften, and if it does so successfully it will be a blockbuster. But for now, 91 points. Perfectly well made and a bit more interesting than just delicious Pinot.
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Opened and not decanted. This wine tastes different than most other PNs that I remember. There is a dark "fruitiness"; the closest thing I can think of is dried black cherry with a touch of maple; lots of spice; and it becomes more drying on the palate as it opens in the glass; ends with a a sweet black fruit finish. If it wasn't so dry I would like it more. Nonetheless Good+.
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Enjoyed with traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Nose was not giving up much, but on the palate, this wine displayed some amazing herbal flavors (I was getting strong oregano, but others did not get this). There is some spice as well and a bit of plum and cherry. Didn't really taste like any Pinot that I've had before, but I really enjoyed this bottle. Very interesting wine and good pairing with the turkey dinner.
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12/29/2015 - winehunter wrote: 89 Points
Flat and out of window - drink fast !!!!
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1/3/2014 - sirswami wrote: 89 Points
This wine has aged gracefully and improved in character and depth since my last tasting 4+ years ago. While I've been consistently captivated by Sean's artistry with Cabernet, his efforts with Pinot Noir warrant more of my attention...
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9/16/2011 - soyhead wrote: 89 Points
nose - cinnamon, clove, per lisa, caramel. sweet floral. Barrel nose
mouth - juicy tight dark berry fruit. You get a fleeting glimpse of sweet yummy fruit. overall tight nit. Big clovey oaky finish. Needs time to integrate. 5 years or so.
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8/1/2011 - Porchino wrote: 87 Points
i found this below average even in a very good year.Some overpriced cal 07 pinots around maybe its time to just skip cali and just drink french.Landmark kanzler bieng a rare exeption.
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7/27/2011 - ginfizz wrote: 92 Points
Well shut my mouth. This wine done gone and surprised us all. Rustic bright cherry red center with a touch of orange at the rim, complex nose of mint, cinnamon, red cherries, wood chips, and dusty smoke (not the forest fire kind). Palate a lovely acid refreshed take on ripe California fruit, with rustic red berries, orange rind and forest floor flavors, fine, medium finish.
I had always thought this might blossom into something special, but this is beyond my expectations. Not French, Not Californian, no stereotypes, just Capiaux Chimera. Lovely and distinctive.
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12/18/2010 - ginfizz wrote: 91 Points
May be a bit rustic, but a definite mint streak running through this delicious, concentrated pinot. Needs time to soften, and if it does so successfully it will be a blockbuster. But for now, 91 points. Perfectly well made and a bit more interesting than just delicious Pinot.
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5/20/2010 - tanglenet wrote:
Opened and not decanted. This wine tastes different than most other PNs that I remember. There is a dark "fruitiness"; the closest thing I can think of is dried black cherry with a touch of maple; lots of spice; and it becomes more drying on the palate as it opens in the glass; ends with a a sweet black fruit finish. If it wasn't so dry I would like it more. Nonetheless Good+.
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11/26/2009 - PIntag wrote: 90 Points
Enjoyed with traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Nose was not giving up much, but on the palate, this wine displayed some amazing herbal flavors (I was getting strong oregano, but others did not get this). There is some spice as well and a bit of plum and cherry. Didn't really taste like any Pinot that I've had before, but I really enjoyed this bottle. Very interesting wine and good pairing with the turkey dinner.
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10/7/2009 - Tel007 wrote:
Strong minty/eucalyptus thing going on here, does not scream pinot. Acutally reminds me of Sean Thackrey's Pleiades
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9/18/2009 - ToddS wrote: 89 Points
Good spice, medium to light bodied.
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