notes of cherry, pomegranate, and blueberry along with a subtle earthiness. great depth of fruit but not over-ripe. ample acidity and tannins hold it together. great mouthfeel and a nice long finish. nothing not to like here. simply a very lovely, well executed wine. hard to believe it is an entry level pinot. great qpr! still young. will open next bottle in 3 to 4 years.
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Prior bottle was a bit over 10 months ago and my notes were again quite similar. Black cherry, plum, earth and spices on the nose with a touch of vanilla behind. Medium bodied with a very similar flavor profile: black cherry upfront, adding plum through the middle as well as a bit of raspberry and then tart red cherry behind. Then minerals, spices and earth notes through the finish. Upfront, the first notes were a bit rounded than previously, but still showing nicely contrasting brightness. Similarly, the mid-body felt a touch more open and this time the raspberry note was a bit more distinct than in prior bottle (bottle variation). Backside through the finish felt a bit more integrated and generally harmonious. These positive, incremental improvements were very much in keeping with my expectations and this bottle may well have showed the best of my original six - always nice to go out on top. Should be able to maintain this level through 2024, but drinking well at present so no need to delay.
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2/17/2024 - cweiner Likes this wine: 92 Points
Last of the case.
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12/26/2023 - cweiner Likes this wine: 90 Points
Still nice with a hint of fruit and nicely integrated.
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9/24/2023 - joet626 Likes this wine: 92 Points
very good. Nice dark berry fruit
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8/14/2023 - vinus_operandi Likes this wine: 92 Points
notes of cherry, pomegranate, and blueberry along with a subtle earthiness. great depth of fruit but not over-ripe. ample acidity and tannins hold it together. great mouthfeel and a nice long finish. nothing not to like here. simply a very lovely, well executed wine. hard to believe it is an entry level pinot. great qpr! still young. will open next bottle in 3 to 4 years.
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7/7/2023 - RGCM Gananda Likes this wine: 92 Points
Prior bottle was a bit over 10 months ago and my notes were again quite similar. Black cherry, plum, earth and spices on the nose with a touch of vanilla behind. Medium bodied with a very similar flavor profile: black cherry upfront, adding plum through the middle as well as a bit of raspberry and then tart red cherry behind. Then minerals, spices and earth notes through the finish. Upfront, the first notes were a bit rounded than previously, but still showing nicely contrasting brightness. Similarly, the mid-body felt a touch more open and this time the raspberry note was a bit more distinct than in prior bottle (bottle variation). Backside through the finish felt a bit more integrated and generally harmonious. These positive, incremental improvements were very much in keeping with my expectations and this bottle may well have showed the best of my original six - always nice to go out on top. Should be able to maintain this level through 2024, but drinking well at present so no need to delay.
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