2013 Black Diamond Pinot Noir

Community Tasting Notes (4) Avg Score: 87.9 points

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  10/19/2022 - rmcnees wrote: 86 Points

  The fruit flavors have been overtaken by what my wife Linda described as aromas of a cardboard box, what I would liken to wet wood.
  
  The non-fruit woody and earth flavors predominate over the cherry, raspberry and cinnamon flavors. Dark garnet purple colored, medium light bodied, the fruit tones give way to a layer of smoky spice and a tangy lingering acidic finish.
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  3/6/2016 - profittj wrote: 88 Points

  Good value for price, but a bit on the alcohol side on flavor. Probably pairs with spicy food, but very warm on its own.

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  2/3/2016 - bjamesclark wrote: 87 Points

  Scents are clearly Pinot Noir with aromas of red cherry and raspberry that are met with spice, framboise, bramble, earth and light cola notes.
  The body is light on the palate with easy flavors of red cherry, wild raspberry, cola, bramble, earth, spice and a hint of funk. Good acidity and medium-minus tannins. 87-88
  Overall, varietally correct and very easy to drink.

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  3/12/2015 - rmcnees wrote: 86 Points

  I discovered the 2011 release of this wine and thought it provided a good QPR - quality price ratio, a rare find in a sub $20 Pinot Noir, hence I picked up this follow on vintage. The '13 is not as smooth, polished or as flavorful as the '11 but has a similar tasting profile. Not bad for an every day Pinot but not a best buy selection.
  
  Dark garnet colored, slightly opaque, medium light bodied, tones of bing cherry, raspberry, hints of cinnamon spice and vanilla with a slightly tangy oak on the lingering acidic finish.
  
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