Not a typical CA Pinot. In a blind many would identify this as Burgundy. Lots of cherry on nose. On palate this has an earthiness that is as strong as fruits. Soft tannins. Very balanced. Medium to long finish. Wish I had more than one more.
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Third bottle over last decade. Ruby red with slight browning on rim. Needs air. Cassis, plums, leather on nose. Medium acid, medium fine tannins, medium + alcohol, dark red fruits, spice, leather on palate. Medium to long finish. This needs 30 minutes of air. Drinking very well but don’t wait another decade.
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2012 FEL Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard
6/30/2021 - maw246 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Not a typical CA Pinot. In a blind many would identify this as Burgundy. Lots of cherry on nose. On palate this has an earthiness that is as strong as fruits. Soft tannins. Very balanced. Medium to long finish. Wish I had more than one more.
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2005 Glaetzer Shiraz Bishop
5/20/2021 - maw246 Does not like this wine:
Use to be good wine. Now way over the hill. Good for cooking.
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2002 d'Arenberg Shiraz The Dead Arm
12/26/2020 - maw246 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Third bottle over last decade. Ruby red with slight browning on rim. Needs air. Cassis, plums, leather on nose. Medium acid, medium fine tannins, medium + alcohol, dark red fruits, spice, leather on palate. Medium to long finish. This needs 30 minutes of air. Drinking very well but don’t wait another decade.
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