From magnum. After reading some pro tasting notes I feared I had waited too long. The first sniff after popping the cork laid that fear to rest. The fruit was just right, not over-extracted like some trendy Cali pinots and not as dry as some Burgundies often are. Well balanced and complex. Lingering finish. A very well crafted wine.
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This is a BIG pinot. A beautiful wine that opens fairly quickly with a generous bouquet. Highly extracted but not overly so, exhibiting lush fruit, layers of flavors and a velvety smoothness. Medium long finish. I can't imagine anyone disliking this wine.
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2004 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Isabelle
6/21/2013 - bjoice Likes this wine: 94 Points
From magnum. After reading some pro tasting notes I feared I had waited too long. The first sniff after popping the cork laid that fear to rest. The fruit was just right, not over-extracted like some trendy Cali pinots and not as dry as some Burgundies often are. Well balanced and complex. Lingering finish. A very well crafted wine.
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2010 Lea (Tensley) Pinot Noir Turner Vineyard
12/10/2011 - bjoice wrote: 94 Points
This is a BIG pinot. A beautiful wine that opens fairly quickly with a generous bouquet. Highly extracted but not overly so, exhibiting lush fruit, layers of flavors and a velvety smoothness. Medium long finish. I can't imagine anyone disliking this wine.
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