Pleasantly surprised. Was expecting a diluted, nondescript Central Coast Pinot. This one is precise, defined and basically correct. The color is dark for a Pinot. No doubt about the Pinot nose with dark cherry and some musty dirt. The fruit is a bit ripe, kind of candied. A touch of oak. Maybe a touch light on the viscosity. But, a credible if not incredible, mouth coating fruity Pinot that didn’t cost much. ripe black cherry finish.
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Not sure why I bought this. Must have had good hype or something but didn’t live up to it. Not bad, not good… just OK. Much better wines available at this price.
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I still somewhat like this wine, yes it is a bit dark and too smooth (mega red strikes again) but still has decent Highlands character and balance. It didn't need the mega red but someone in marketing decided to chase Meiomi. Wrong idea
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3/10/2024 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 88 Points
Pleasantly surprised. Was expecting a diluted, nondescript Central Coast Pinot. This one is precise, defined and basically correct. The color is dark for a Pinot. No doubt about the Pinot nose with dark cherry and some musty dirt. The fruit is a bit ripe, kind of candied. A touch of oak. Maybe a touch light on the viscosity. But, a credible if not incredible, mouth coating fruity Pinot that didn’t cost much. ripe black cherry finish.
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1/19/2024 - schicker-not wrote: 85 Points
Not sure why I bought this. Must have had good hype or something but didn’t live up to it. Not bad, not good… just OK. Much better wines available at this price.
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10/15/2023 - FransS wrote: 90 Points
Henri Bloem, Bloemendaal, autumn tasting: A bit hefty, but acceptable, subtle wood and vanilla, a balanced finish.
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10/5/2023 - Nobody does it better wrote: 91 Points
Excellent California pinot noir
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3/24/2023 - Woodbridge Brad Likes this wine: 87 Points
I still somewhat like this wine, yes it is a bit dark and too smooth (mega red strikes again) but still has decent Highlands character and balance. It didn't need the mega red but someone in marketing decided to chase Meiomi. Wrong idea
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