Disappointing, especially for a $50 pinot. I'd be unhappy paying $30 for this. Maybe it is going through a funky period, but this is definitely on the sour side. Not much depth or complexity to be had. Reviewed after opened nearly 1 hour. I will say that some sharp cheddar improved my review. Definitely a food wine.
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PNP at a restaurant. This took quite a while in the glass to open. Bright cherry, plum. The fruit balanced out over time, leaving a pleasing if not complex taste. I think this may need more time in the bottle. If not, a 30-minute decant is probably warranted.
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- Aromas of rose and raspberry. It's somewhat balanced and has flavours of mushroom with a light/medium body. Bright texture with a medium finish - Consumed at the Ahwahnee. Well matched with ricotta gnudi. The nose on the Bella Vida is intoxicating, but it is a little disjointed. Very young..
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6/30/2017 - Portland Pinot Pigs wrote: 80 Points
Disappointing, especially for a $50 pinot. I'd be unhappy paying $30 for this. Maybe it is going through a funky period, but this is definitely on the sour side. Not much depth or complexity to be had. Reviewed after opened nearly 1 hour. I will say that some sharp cheddar improved my review. Definitely a food wine.
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9/12/2016 - pdxwinefan Likes this wine: 90 Points
PNP at a restaurant. This took quite a while in the glass to open. Bright cherry, plum. The fruit balanced out over time, leaving a pleasing if not complex taste. I think this may need more time in the bottle. If not, a 30-minute decant is probably warranted.
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11/26/2015 - Cesayian Likes this wine: 90 Points
Needed to decant, tannins softened - starting to turn?
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4/12/2014 - jcasey555 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Deep in color and fruit compared to many Oregonian Pinot's. Very drinkable at this time
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11/9/2013 - Steven A wrote: 90 Points
- Aromas of rose and raspberry. It's somewhat balanced and has flavours of mushroom with a light/medium body. Bright texture with a medium finish - Consumed at the Ahwahnee. Well matched with ricotta gnudi. The nose on the Bella Vida is intoxicating, but it is a little disjointed. Very young..
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