This is a pinot noir that needs to be decanted. Tight and high acidity at the begenning. Upon opening, crimson color, very distinctive strawberry and fragrant floral nose, so fragrant that it might discourage you. The following evening, though, it became beautiful, elegant, complex, with long finish. Not an ordinary pinot noir.
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Decent nose with tart cherry mid and hot finish. Much jammier than the Van Der Kamp. Not my favorite wine from this producer, and that's by a significant margin.
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8/5/2016 - wiscgrad wrote: 92 Points
A year later and very similar to the last tasting note. The acidity is peaking a bit so drink up. But a very well made wine.
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3/16/2015 - wiscgrad wrote: 93 Points
This is a beautifully balanced pinot with rich red fruit and vibrant acidity on the finish. Needs to decant for a few hours to get the best out of it.
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10/28/2013 - Mrbuzz Likes this wine: 93 Points
A full throttle, exotic and ripe, yet cool climate structure Sonoma Coast Pinot! Exotic wood smoke and spice....black cherry, raspberry fruit...cherry cola/sour cranberry skin tingle.....wonderful florals...spice garden, dusty tobacco, vanilla bean, dried oranges/roses....alive with crisp acidity and a balanced creamy mouthfeel. Full flavored goodness here.....super stuff!
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8/4/2013 - XYTD wrote: 92 Points
This is a pinot noir that needs to be decanted. Tight and high acidity at the begenning. Upon opening, crimson color, very distinctive strawberry and fragrant floral nose, so fragrant that it might discourage you. The following evening, though, it became beautiful, elegant, complex, with long finish. Not an ordinary pinot noir.
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6/27/2013 - drinkingonthejob wrote: 88 Points
Decent nose with tart cherry mid and hot finish. Much jammier than the Van Der Kamp. Not my favorite wine from this producer, and that's by a significant margin.
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