Very good. Great ripe black cherry on the nose, a bit of woodsy spice (balsam, herb stems kinda thing). Touch of earth. Med+ body, dark & red cherries on the palate, a little bit of raspberry creeps in, and med+ acid frames a med finish. Solid, enjoyable wine - but blinded among other Anderson Valley Pinots, was the least favorite of the group. On its own I'd never complain.
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Retail $40. Under cork. Medium color with subtle aromas of black cherry, earth, and hints of eucalyptus. Yummy. The palate is balanced and harmonious with gorgeous but somewhat reserved fruit, lovely tartness, a smidge of earthiness, and just a whole lot of verve. Yowza. This is not the type of Pinot that will knock your socks off. At least initially. But if you give this wine a bit of time, and allow for some introspection, you will be rewarded. I know I was.
Tasted from a well-cellared magnum that had been popped and poured, this deep ruby Pinot offers straightforward aromas and flavors of Bing cherries, blackberries, baking spices and smoke. Medium-bodied, freshly acidic, proportionately oaked and with well-integrated alcohol (13.8%), it wraps its flavors with medium-weight, somewhat rustic tannins. Dense on the mid-palate, it concludes with a medium-to-long, slightly astringent finish. This seems young, likely by virtue of the magnum format. While it is certainly reasonable to pop the cork now, I suspect that it will get better with a bit more time in the cellar. That said, it is not particularly complex and I doubt that it will ever evoke a lot of excitement. Comparably cellared magnums should easily last throughout the remainder of this decade. Drink now-2030.
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12/17/2023 - cobbpa Likes this wine: 88 Points
Very good. Great ripe black cherry on the nose, a bit of woodsy spice (balsam, herb stems kinda thing). Touch of earth. Med+ body, dark & red cherries on the palate, a little bit of raspberry creeps in, and med+ acid frames a med finish.
Solid, enjoyable wine - but blinded among other Anderson Valley Pinots, was the least favorite of the group. On its own I'd never complain.
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11/28/2023 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 92 Points
Retail $40. Under cork. Medium color with subtle aromas of black cherry, earth, and hints of eucalyptus. Yummy. The palate is balanced and harmonious with gorgeous but somewhat reserved fruit, lovely tartness, a smidge of earthiness, and just a whole lot of verve. Yowza. This is not the type of Pinot that will knock your socks off. At least initially. But if you give this wine a bit of time, and allow for some introspection, you will be rewarded. I know I was.
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10/5/2023 - THECORKDORK Likes this wine: 89 Points
Solid village PN from Rhys. Dark and plump.
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7/8/2023 - La Cave d'Argent wrote: 88 Points
Tasted from a well-cellared magnum that had been popped and poured, this deep ruby Pinot offers straightforward aromas and flavors of Bing cherries, blackberries, baking spices and smoke. Medium-bodied, freshly acidic, proportionately oaked and with well-integrated alcohol (13.8%), it wraps its flavors with medium-weight, somewhat rustic tannins. Dense on the mid-palate, it concludes with a medium-to-long, slightly astringent finish. This seems young, likely by virtue of the magnum format. While it is certainly reasonable to pop the cork now, I suspect that it will get better with a bit more time in the cellar. That said, it is not particularly complex and I doubt that it will ever evoke a lot of excitement. Comparably cellared magnums should easily last throughout the remainder of this decade. Drink now-2030.
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10/30/2022 - blaine wrote: flawed
Lightly corked. Still drinkable but not great. Cork looks great. Way above average flawed bottles in my Rhys collection
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