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2021 Occidental Pinot Noir Cuvée Catherine Running Fence Vineyard
4/18/2024 - connorpksmith Likes this wine: 94 Points
PnP for 3 hours. Didn't take many detailed notes. Took 30 minutes to open. There's a lot going on here. The aromatics and palate were a little darker with more violet and purple berry nuances than what I've experienced with the RF Cru in the past. However, consistent with previous vintages this has incredible depth with layers of saline, morning dewy fields, and wet tobacco leaves that always transports me to the picturesque rolling hills of Northern California and serene Bodega Bay. 94-95
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2019 Vietti Barbaresco Roncaglie Masseria
4/1/2024 - connorpksmith Likes this wine: 94 Points
PnP for three hours. My notes are very consistent with everyone else's. The aromatics of this wine were spellbinding. However, the palate will need 10-15 years for the tannins to thin out. There's a lot of potential here if the tannins calm down. 94
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2019 Vietti Barolo Ravera
3/21/2024 - connorpksmith Likes this wine: 94 Points
Decanted for an hour and enjoyed with friends at our housewarming. The aromas were sublime from the moment we opened this bottle. The aromatic notes were diverse, featuring herbal elements, crushed medium-dark berries, and a distinctive orange peel undertone. As for the palate, it offered intriguing layers of plum, wet tobacco leaves, tar, and mint tea. However, at times, the presence of wet mint tea leaves was overwhelming. It felt like I was taking a bath in mint tea leaves. I never encountered enough acidity or brighter red berries here, which was disappointing. The strong tannins also posed a challenge, masking many of the wine's elements. I had high expectations for this bottle but was left a little let down. I think this needs at least 5-10 years for everything to mellow out. There's a lot of potential here. 94-95
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