Mahogany garnet appearance, bricking at the rim. Mature, almost cooked aromas of dried cherries, cranberries, leather, must, toast, and tamarind. The palate was crisp and minerally, tart and saucy, but the fruit was worn, with hints of cherries, red berries, and red plums giving way to lime citrus, a touch of spice, and a smack of (volatile?) acidity that lingered through the finish. Past its prime - it tasted older than its age would suggest, but still has redeemable qualities. I liked it for its old wine characteristics.
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A bit over the top in the fruit department. Lots of cherries. Medium to big on the body but the sweetness and fruit overpower the finesse and complexity (if any) of this wine. Shame really.
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8/5/2013 - Baron Slick wrote: 87 Points
Mahogany garnet appearance, bricking at the rim. Mature, almost cooked aromas of dried cherries, cranberries, leather, must, toast, and tamarind. The palate was crisp and minerally, tart and saucy, but the fruit was worn, with hints of cherries, red berries, and red plums giving way to lime citrus, a touch of spice, and a smack of (volatile?) acidity that lingered through the finish. Past its prime - it tasted older than its age would suggest, but still has redeemable qualities. I liked it for its old wine characteristics.
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8/28/2010 - Papies wrote: 88 Points
A bit over the top in the fruit department. Lots of cherries. Medium to big on the body but the sweetness and fruit overpower the finesse and complexity (if any) of this wine. Shame really.
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1/23/2009 - blgros wrote: 86 Points
Last bottle. this one is seeming a bit flabby. Rich fruit, almost jammy. But needs a bit of acid to balance. Still seems fresh and clean though.
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12/19/2007 - Double D wrote: 91 Points
Excellent pinot, bright and rich and a favorite from RRV. 03's are gone so on to the 04's soon.
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7/10/2007 - Double D wrote: 90 Points
Still a favorite, bright & rich garnet in color and nice red cherry fruit taste.
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