This was a bit of a mess. Way too hot and disjointed. Thought a bit of decant might help but after perhaps improving a bit, the nose got real funky with a leathery and almost chemical type of smell. Maybe a bad bottle. I'll blame my wife for getting talked into this one by a employee at TotalWine.
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This has very pure and concentrated darker fruit. A bit of well integrated new oak accompanies this I suspect. If blind would I know where it's from? No. Would I know the varietal? Not yet. Could I resist a second glass? No way! Nice balance but darker than most. I think most new world drinkers will adore this!
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5/25/2018 - BGK810 wrote: 90 Points
Raspberry, strawberry, a little earth
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5/17/2014 - yeti575rider Does not like this wine: 85 Points
This was a bit of a mess. Way too hot and disjointed. Thought a bit of decant might help but after perhaps improving a bit, the nose got real funky with a leathery and almost chemical type of smell. Maybe a bad bottle. I'll blame my wife for getting talked into this one by a employee at TotalWine.
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7/11/2013 - jlaws7lh wrote: 91 Points
This is big right out of the bottle. Give this a couple of hours to open up though, and it gets smooth and delicious.
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3/31/2013 - ephorn Likes this wine: 93 Points
This has very pure and concentrated darker fruit. A bit of well integrated new oak accompanies this I suspect. If blind would I know where it's from? No. Would I know the varietal? Not yet. Could I resist a second glass? No way! Nice balance but darker than most. I think most new world drinkers will adore this!
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11/12/2011 - beezer6 wrote: 91 Points
Pinot Days 2011 (Navy Pier - Chicago, IL): Big wine. Structure and backbone. Really full of cherries and flesh.
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