2010 Big Basin Vineyards Pinot Noir Alfaro Family Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (14) Avg Score: 91.9 points

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  1/5/2018 - VlgJeff wrote: 89 Points

  PnP, but will benefit from a short decant as the wine opened up during our meal. Displays aromas of red fruit and cola, which follow on the palate along with a nice dose of spice, wrapped in more than balancing acidity. Should hold for a couple of years.
  Had alongside the Lester Family pinot, same vintage, and this wine seemed darker, earthier, and had more cola accents. See the Lester TN.

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  10/8/2017 - Levinsb wrote: 91 Points

  Tart juicy dry unripe strawberries and raspberries, could use a little more ripeness for my tastes but overall very solid

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  8/7/2015 - kenthargis wrote: 92 Points

  First time to try this producer and I was impressed. Rich without being over the top. Nice notes of cherry and a long finish. In a good spot and complex enough that I would recommend.

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  2/20/2015 - wineismylife wrote: 92 Points

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  Tasted blind as part of Blind Pinot Tasting.
  
  Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of barnyard, black berries and black cherries. Flavors of red raspberries, berries and cherries. Medium to tart acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
  
  My guess was this is a California Pinot Noir. Unclear on vintage or producer.
  
  This wine came in 5th place out of 14 wines with 10 tasters participating giving an average score of 90.80.

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  2/15/2015 - BornToRhone wrote: 93 Points

  750ml; decant unknown; Dawgs blind pinot tasting; Young light translucent red; Nose of light cherries and baking spice; flavors of slightly sour cherries, rasberries, baking spice; Silky wine with light tannins; Enjoyable and my WOTN of 14 pinots.

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