Expressive nose. Rich, ripe fruit, with lots of buttery oak and a little spice. Medium-bodied, with a silky texture and integrated tannins. Not my favorite style of Pinot Noir, but good for what it is. It was a good match with a pan-fired chuck steak and sauteed green peppers, but it's not the kind of Pinot that does well with a wide variety of foods. Only fair value at $19.
This was much improved over our last tasting 18 months ago. The oak is much more integrated and it felt more juicy and lively than the last bottle. Good plums, rhubarb, and red berry notes. Drink 2021-2024. Technical score: 90. Enjoyment score: 90.
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3/6/2023 - fmginc Likes this wine: 89 Points
good notes nice fruit
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12/26/2022 - joraesque wrote: 89 Points
Good Carneros typicity. Slightly ripe and in need of a bit more acid thus. Quite delicious nevertheless. 14.5% ABV.
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1/20/2022 - jayw wrote:
Expressive nose. Rich, ripe fruit, with lots of buttery oak and a little spice. Medium-bodied, with a silky texture and integrated tannins. Not my favorite style of Pinot Noir, but good for what it is. It was a good match with a pan-fired chuck steak and sauteed green peppers, but it's not the kind of Pinot that does well with a wide variety of foods. Only fair value at $19.
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11/13/2021 - davidspieker wrote: 89 Points
Clear dark red color. Dark cherry fruit and spice aromas. Ripe dark cherry and licorice flavors with nice acidity and finish. High octane.
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7/30/2021 - jlhkiss wrote: 90 Points
This was much improved over our last tasting 18 months ago. The oak is much more integrated and it felt more juicy and lively than the last bottle. Good plums, rhubarb, and red berry notes. Drink 2021-2024. Technical score: 90. Enjoyment score: 90.
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