2011 Loring Wine Company Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (34) Avg Score: 90.9 points

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  11/18/2018 - timewithwine wrote:

  Really no change from May or August when I said, “‘Loring Red’. Pomegranate, cola and chalk lift the nose. Sweet fruit of black cherry and pomegranate lead the parade of exuberance with cola following and sweet fruit on the finish bathed in violets. It seems to be in a particular sweet spot just now.” 14.9% alc. The sediment is heavy and clings to the side of the bottle and left a large half-circle of sediment that clung to each other in the glass. Just by itself while watching the NASCAR championship between Harvick, Truex, Kyle Bush and Logano (who won with a commanding pass of Truex. Recommended.

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  10/19/2018 - timewithwine wrote:

  Just as it was before, but noticeable cola on the attack when first opened. Some sediment, but not a lot. With blue cheeses.

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  8/24/2018 - SeaWine wrote: 90 Points

  Still good. Though Brian's high-octane style is no longer what I generally prefer in Pinot Noir, I nevertheless appreciated and enjoyed this, and much preferred it vs. his Durell Vineyard from the same vintage. The fruit has decreased from its high intensity earlier in its life, but this still remained balanced, flavorful, and interesting. Of all of the Loring Pinot Noirs I've tried thus far from the 2010 and 2011 vintages, Rosella's has been my favorite. Looking at my previous notes, I preferred 2011 to 2010 by a decent margin. Surprisingly good yet on day 2 and into day 3. 90-91.

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  8/9/2018 - timewithwine wrote:

  Really no change from May when I said, “‘Loring Red’. Pomegranate, cola and chalk lift the nose. Sweet fruit of black cherry and pomegranate lead the parade of exuberance with cola following and sweet fruit on the finish bathed in violets. Unlike a bottle 4 months ago, this is silky smooth with a depth and sultriness that I’ve not seen in this wine before. It seems to be in a particular sweet spot just now.” 14.9% alc. Unlike the last bottle that showed no sediment, the sediment here is rather heavy and clings to the side of the bottle. Just by itself without any food but while spit-balling with Barrett Owen over the future of FBC and whether it will have a future. Recommended.

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  5/4/2018 - timewithwine wrote:

  “Loring Red”. Pomegranate, cola and chalk lift the nose. Sweet fruit of black cherry and pomegranate lead the parade of exuberance with cola following and sweet fruit on the finish bathed in violets. Unlike a bottle 4 months ago, this is silky smooth with a depth and sultriness that I’ve not seen in this wine before. It seems to be in a particular sweet spot just now. 14.9% alc. No sediment. With grilled London broil (beef) one night (as a second wine b/c the first went down so well) and grilled beef burgers (leftovers). 05.01 & 06.18. Recommended.

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