2016 Kelley Fox Wines Pinot Noir Maresh Vineyard Star of Bethlehem Flower Block

Community Tasting Notes (5) Avg Score: 93.6 points

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  5/25/2021 - Charlie C Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Bright translucent red. Floral notes on the nose along with tart cherry, and strawberry. Vibrant strawberry fruit, hint of pepper, sour cherries. Fine tannins, great acidity and balance. This wine has grown even more subtle and elegant even with sort term aging. Finishes very long and subtle with spicy red fruits. Should drink well for at least another 5 years.

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  12/29/2020 - Charlie C Likes this wine: 93 Points

  15 months since my last bottle and even such short term aging has served this wine well. Beautiful floral and cherry notes on the nose. Fruit is delicate but has deepened some, strawberry, cherry. Precise, fine tannins, lovely acidity, great balance. This wine just dances across the palate. Finishes long, delicate and red fruited with a spicy kick. Drinking beautifully and should continue to drink well for at least another 5 years.

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  9/13/2019 - Charlie C Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Translucent bright cherry red in color. A pretty nose of strawberries and violets. Clear vibrant strawberry fruit on the palate. The fruit gets deeper with more air. Very fine, polished tannins, nice balance. Moderately long finish of strawberries. I think this may need 2 to 3 years to flesh out. I'm willing to wait. "90" with an upside.

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  2/5/2019 - Jimywags wrote: 96 Points

  Decanted a full six hours. Super excited to give my first Kelley Fox pinot a go (blown away by the 17 Freedom Hill PB) and in the immortal words of Robin, "Holy F#ck, Batman!" The first smell was such a blast of wild strawberry that it was akin to someone waking me up from a nap tickling my nose by dangling fresh wild strawberries in front of my face. That was followed by a nice bouquet of violets and cherry. Palate was lean and taut, coiled like a cobra ready to pounce on your taste buds. The finish was filled with spices, chalk, and an intense yet pure dose of strawberry. Water cooler wine. 96pts.

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  1/13/2019 - Dale M wrote: 94 Points

  Decanted 6 hrs. Pure, clean, delicate, and lovely came to mind in describing the bouquet, all wrapped in wild strawberry shell. Decieptivley light and lithe on the palate, spices are added to strawberry profile, and the way this gained weight and traction in the glass with a perfectly paired double cut pork chop and wild mushroom risotto was remarkable. Loaded with potential, but drinking so well already. My first Kelley Fox Pinot. I’m a believer.

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