2008 Benovia Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

Community Tasting Notes (16) Avg Score: 89.2 points

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  5/2/2017 - Meerlust wrote: 87 Points

  From memory - dark garnet color. The nose and the palate were packed with raspberry and plum that were very ripe, teetering on overripe. This medium-bodied wine had a plush mouthfeel and moderate acidity as well as a solid, dark fruited finish. Overall, this wine, with no food, was a bit too ripe for my palate, but it was large enough to pair well with a spicy sausage, black bean, and rice dish.

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  4/7/2017 - Tudz Drkl Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Nice fruit. Still fresh and vibrant.

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  1/26/2015 - Acohen wrote: 91 Points

  NIce medium weight with dark cherry and some nice baking spice on the finish and great pair with grilled salmon

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  10/19/2014 - Meerlust wrote: 89 Points

  Dark red center with violet rim. Expressive nose of oak, raspberry and cherry with a touch of sandlewood. The palate is quite direct with raspberry and dark cherry coupled with a wisp of smoke and cocoa. Structurally, this medium-bodied wine has balanced acidity but shows a touch of heat on the finish. Overall, this wine is what I expect from a good CA pinot noir - big nose, ripe fruit, and good acidity.

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  11/22/2012 - Racer117 wrote: 87 Points

  And another Thanksgiving wine..... Green/herbal nose of raspberry and cherry; big body that has a bit of a rough acidic profile; massive flavors of cola and plum. Very good but slightly lacking in elegance and polish.

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