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2012 Donum Pinot Noir West Slope Carneros
10/25/2014 - rentmp3 wrote: 93 Points
Another spectacular offering of the West Slope cuvee and happy to see this back as a West Slope was not made in 2011. Of all the 2012 Donums tasted thus far, this was the star. A real beauty that is going to need a few years before drinking.
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2010 François Chidaine Montlouis-sur-Loire Clos Habert
8/20/2013 - rentmp3 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Typically an off-dry cuvee and this vintage is no exception. The expression of honeyed fruit, gentle minerality finished off with bitter citrus peel is quite nice. This vintage is less round, less rich than the '09 and there is adequate acidity to balance the residual sugar; the '09 came across as flabby to me. On Day 2 however, this wine was singing. The acid was front and center which pushed any hint of sweetness away. Crisp, clean and focused, this wine will last decades.
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2010 Donum Pinot Noir Carneros
7/23/2013 - rentmp3 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Popped and poured. Another standout from Donum. A big, fruity pinot, this is all black cherry and spice with a subtle candied element to it. This will definitely benefit from some more time and I won't touch my other bottle for at least a couple more years. There was a little too much heat on this at the moment; give it a good decant if opening now. 92 now; possibly higher score with more time.
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