This was too big, too alcoholic, flabby, and almost syrupy. I can enjoy a CA PN, even a relatively generous and fruit-forward one - but this wine really lacked balance. Quite disappointed, as some Auteur wines I’ve had in the past, while unashamedly CA, have had balance and harmony and have been quite good.
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Wonderful Sonoma Coast nose profile. Bright cherry, tartness, and spice on the backend. A nice wine. Had some tannins and a little heat on the backend but it went well with the turkey and ham on Thanksgiving. Good overall but lacked additional complexity.
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Being from Auteur, was expecting something very good, but this is freaking great. Smooth as silk, gobs of not-too-ripe fruit; black cherry, plum, wild berry, underripe nectarine. Mineral, licorice snap, and prickly berry finish. Distinctly CA but not hot or overblown -- what an overachievement. Has years to go.
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3/20/2019 - bravo.solares Does not like this wine: 86 Points
This was too big, too alcoholic, flabby, and almost syrupy. I can enjoy a CA PN, even a relatively generous and fruit-forward one - but this wine really lacked balance. Quite disappointed, as some Auteur wines I’ve had in the past, while unashamedly CA, have had balance and harmony and have been quite good.
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11/22/2018 - travelme Likes this wine: 90 Points
Wonderful Sonoma Coast nose profile. Bright cherry, tartness, and spice on the backend. A nice wine. Had some tannins and a little heat on the backend but it went well with the turkey and ham on Thanksgiving. Good overall but lacked additional complexity.
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11/16/2018 - VAGentleman wrote: 88 Points
Good enough. Syrupy California Pinot. Good for spicy food.
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10/2/2017 - tomherer Likes this wine: 93 Points
Being from Auteur, was expecting something very good, but this is freaking great. Smooth as silk, gobs of not-too-ripe fruit; black cherry, plum, wild berry, underripe nectarine. Mineral, licorice snap, and prickly berry finish. Distinctly CA but not hot or overblown -- what an overachievement. Has years to go.
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3/13/2016 - smphelps wrote: 89 Points
A hazy dark cherry red. Spice driven nose of red fruits, clove and tea. 14.5% alcohol. Delicate and elegant. Medium length.
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