2011 Dehlinger Pinot Noir Altamont

Community Tasting Notes (37) Avg Score: 92.2 points

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  4/7/2023 - tomlee wrote: 95 Points

  Crimson in color. 14.9% ABV. Pretty nose of red fruits, cloves and flowers. Medium body with exquisite acidity. An abundance of lush fruits on display. Black cherry, cranberry, cola and baking spices on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. Breathtaking Pinot Noir that is aging brilliantly. The challenging 2011 vintage was a complete success for the Dehlinger Pinot Noir lineup. Best over the next 3-4 years.

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  2/25/2022 - bgriffi1 wrote: 90 Points

  Very nice with plenty of life left. Fruit there but more subdued now.

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  1/3/2022 - tomlee wrote: 96 Points

  Light red in color. 14.9% ABV. Pretty nose of red fruits, cloves, baking spices and forest floor. Medium body with perfect acidity. Light, racy and exceptionally elegant. Great balance. Cherry, cranberry, strawberry and a hint of earth on the palate. Tremendous length on the finish. Stunning Pinot Noir from what most considered a below average vintage. Absolutely breathtaking. Best over the next 2-3 years.

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  7/8/2021 - plitton wrote: 96 Points

  Smooth on the palate. Nothing offensive. Velvety tannins. Cherry cola on the nose. It’s in a great place but the tannins won’t take it too much longer.

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  6/19/2021 - SchlaepDog Likes this wine: 91 Points

  The wine is still quite dark purple with a nice bouquet of floral, herb, and forest red fruit. Baking spices also emerge for more intrigue.
  
  It took a couple hours to come together, but finally the cedar oak blended nicely with the red fruit and garden herb flavors. Finish is medium long and silky, although there is a slight bell pepper note on the back end.
  
  Certainly in the mature zone, but this bottle showed no signs of being over the hill any time soon. Decant recommended, drink now- 2025.

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