2011 Loring Wine Company Pinot Noir Clos Pepe Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (27) Avg Score: 90.8 points

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  5/17/2023 - LotionInTheBasket wrote:

  Loring has a weight I enjoy, smooth and unpretentious; carries a vein of purity that I love. Heavy black cherries, cola, vanilla... the base... some time kissed in. Add all spice, fun dip, some boysenberry, other red berries, and some tea notes. The acidity is a bit muted a bit on this bottle (not all bottles); Tannins give good texture; Finish punches but does not punch long in this case.

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  2/4/2022 - timewithwine wrote:

  A lot has changed in 2 years since last opening this wine. The color of cranberries on the rim with ruby at the core. The nose is explosive with cranberries, cloves, cola, black cherries, and a faint vanilla. The tannins are integrated and round. The finish is less about the fruit and more about the crunch of cloves and earth. 14.8% alc. With cold country ham and swiss on toast. The pairing works well. 02.04.22. Recommended and leaning toward Highly Recommended.

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  3/27/2021 - Mnawacki Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Bought a bunch of these years ago, this particular vineyard is north of Santa Barbara, and I find I like the wines coming out of the region of the state. This is big and fruit forward, loads of cherry cola, but tons of acidity that gives a touch of effervescence and makes so food friendly in spite of the 14.8% alcohol. No oak, just loads of Cali sunshine kissed fruit. Wouldn't be my wine for every night of the week, but fun to have once in awhile. WS rated 91, and I would agree.

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  12/13/2019 - timewithwine wrote:

  The nose of the Clos Pepe is intense and distinct with cola, vanilla, black cherry and teaberry. The bouquet may be more interesting than the palate, but it delivers nonetheless by tracking the nose with precision and exuberant fruit. Some sediment. 14.8% alc. Likely paired with pork tenderloin leftovers with blue cheeses. No Recommendation at this point.

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  4/12/2019 - Mnawacki Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Have really enjoyed every bottle that I've opened. Big, round, cherry cola notes, medium weight and finish.

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