Straight-on honey leading into more typical Pinot Gris flavors. Full bodied without generally being too unctuous. Not terribly complex, but a pleasant aftertaste. Probably at its peak right now.
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Smell is of intense raspberry fruit and a bit of pine.
The palate hits with more juicy berry notes, more blackberry and raspberry, with a fair bit of oak and tannins. Also some mushroom and a light bit of spice as well. It's smooth and full-bodied, but not necessarily full-flavored (if that makes any sense). Aftertaste has a bit of licorice.
It's good, a bit off the beaten path for a California Pinot.
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2007 Domaine René et Vincent Fleith Pinot Gris Vendanges Tardives
5/9/2024 - calriesling Likes this wine: 90 Points
Straight-on honey leading into more typical Pinot Gris flavors. Full bodied without generally being too unctuous. Not terribly complex, but a pleasant aftertaste. Probably at its peak right now.
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2017 Waits-Mast Family Cellars Pinot Noir Oppenlander Vineyard
5/2/2024 - calriesling Likes this wine: 90 Points
Smell is of intense raspberry fruit and a bit of pine.
The palate hits with more juicy berry notes, more blackberry and raspberry, with a fair bit of oak and tannins. Also some mushroom and a light bit of spice as well. It's smooth and full-bodied, but not necessarily full-flavored (if that makes any sense). Aftertaste has a bit of licorice.
It's good, a bit off the beaten path for a California Pinot.
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2019 Domaine de la Fontainerie Vouvray Coteau la Fontainerie Sec
4/29/2024 - calriesling Likes this wine: 91 Points
A splendidly weird wine. Waxy texture with notes of rubber boot and nail polish remover to go with lemon zest and a rather high amount of acidity.
Surprisingly, it works. Long, rather complex finish that lingers for some time.
Vouvray is something else. I'm a believer.
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