Well, this is interesting. I started out rating this wine at 94 pts and changed it to 97 pts as I was writing. This is why: Here is a Pinot Noir that has been grown and vinted in California that is actually looking like a real authentic Pinot Noir. The color is not opaque like many of its California and Oregon produced cousins. The color is a light candy apple red, with a gentle nose of pleasant fresh-cut wood esters and raisins. There is a wonderful mouthfeel, with a certain dryness and well balanced acidity and tannin content. Legs are evenly dispersed and fun to gaze upon. The finish is long-lasting and satisfying. Will go exceedingly well with grilled duck, which will offset the characteristic high fat content perfectly. Well done, Windy Oaks! Really, a stunning and caring product of this winery's efforts.
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This is a good wine. Very fruity and lower tannins. I would prefer a bit more earthieness, but if you like a lighter and fruit forward Pinot, this would do it.
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10/15/2023 - KerryH Likes this wine: 97 Points
Well, this is interesting. I started out rating this wine at 94 pts and changed it to 97 pts as I was writing. This is why: Here is a Pinot Noir that has been grown and vinted in California that is actually looking like a real authentic Pinot Noir. The color is not opaque like many of its California and Oregon produced cousins. The color is a light candy apple red, with a gentle nose of pleasant fresh-cut wood esters and raisins. There is a wonderful mouthfeel, with a certain dryness and well balanced acidity and tannin content. Legs are evenly dispersed and fun to gaze upon. The finish is long-lasting and satisfying. Will go exceedingly well with grilled duck, which will offset the characteristic high fat content perfectly. Well done, Windy Oaks! Really, a stunning and caring product of this winery's efforts.
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4/25/2022 - thunderfly Likes this wine: 89 Points
This is a good wine. Very fruity and lower tannins. I would prefer a bit more earthieness, but if you like a lighter and fruit forward Pinot, this would do it.
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1/23/2022 - Backdoctor wrote: 91 Points
Always an enjoyable pinot
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9/15/2019 - Lederhosen Likes this wine: 90 Points
I forgot to take specific notes when drinking with family yesterday, but it was great.
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7/22/2019 - CharleneK Likes this wine: 90 Points
Mine was a 2014, still lovely but I should have pulled it out last year
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