More blind Cali Pinots: Light ruby color. Gorgeous aromas of tart strawberries, cranberry sauce, rose hops, white pepper, and notes of mushroom and clay underneath. Pure and silky on the palate (beautiful mouthfeel) as structured but fine tannins combine with bright, lip-smacking acidity. Flavors of red currant, sour cherry, McIntosh apple and pomegranate, the fruit is crunchy but plenty ripe. Complex non-fruit combo of sage, white pepper, clay, rose petals, and hints of clove and cedar add just a touch. Pervasive minerality. Such complexity to unpack in the cellar, as these subtle savory spice elements will surely do awesome things in three or five years. 13.2% alcohol, aged 14 months in 25% new French oak.
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5/1/2017 - Frank Murray III wrote:
Rose petal aromatic, zesty raspberry, lightly creamy with some vanilla. Elegant and more medium weighted with polished fruit.
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3/1/2017 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 94 Points
Another fantastic bottle. Love the freshness, purity of fruit flavors, complex floral and herb tones, lingering mineral elements. So good.
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2/20/2017 - brigcampbell wrote:
Falltacular 2016; 2/18/2017-2/20/2017 (FMIII in the OC): This is an easy drinker with integrated tannins and soft mouthfeel. Not much spice here, more flowers and red berries.
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7/8/2016 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 94 Points
More blind Cali Pinots: Light ruby color. Gorgeous aromas of tart strawberries, cranberry sauce, rose hops, white pepper, and notes of mushroom and clay underneath. Pure and silky on the palate (beautiful mouthfeel) as structured but fine tannins combine with bright, lip-smacking acidity. Flavors of red currant, sour cherry, McIntosh apple and pomegranate, the fruit is crunchy but plenty ripe. Complex non-fruit combo of sage, white pepper, clay, rose petals, and hints of clove and cedar add just a touch. Pervasive minerality. Such complexity to unpack in the cellar, as these subtle savory spice elements will surely do awesome things in three or five years. 13.2% alcohol, aged 14 months in 25% new French oak.
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