2016 MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir Russian River Valley

Community Tasting Notes (10) Avg Score: 89.2 points

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  11/23/2023 - StefVl wrote: flawed

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  11/1/2022 - Yellofeath Likes this wine: 89 Points

  I usually don't go for the overly dark, ripe Cali pinot noir, but MacMurray sorta just sucks you in. My first bottle was a 2013 (that snuck up on me toward the end of a night of wine tasting and sent me well over the edge). I avoided it for a bit but it WAS yummy, so here we are.
  Despite proper storage, the cork barely made it out alive! As of late 2022, it's deep garnet has developed the very slightest hint of amber below the rim. Nose gives baking spice, cooked strawberries and cassis. Palate brings a very similar experience as the nose, finishing with a lovely bitter dark cocoa. Light, but balanced tannins and acidity.
  This bottle really oughtta be drunk on its own (and attempted slowly - good luck). But if you must, pair it like you would any Cali cab or merlot. It's a little big for a pinot, but it's a crowd pleaser. A bit generic, but that's what you're going for when it comes to pleasing the masses. (And it's FAR better than Meiomi, so there you go).

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  12/17/2020 - Bozekt wrote: 89 Points

  Deep RRV character with more black raspberry on the nose. Also showed aromas of cedar, dried herbs, and cooked red raspberry. Palate was silky and a touch hot at first, but showed a red and black fruit profile with the right touch of savory herbs, oak, and a slight hint of vanilla. Acid was med, ABV med-plus, body med. Not amazing, but quite good - especially with wild salmon and roasted sweet potatoes. Would drink again.

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  3/14/2020 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 88 Points

  Day 3: Fine on day 1 and 2 and drinking well on day 3. Decant Pinot Character unlike the Rodney Strong Russian River Valley sample prior in the week. Cranberry, earth, cherry, dust and spices. Good concentration and balanced overall. This is a solid for under $20.00. 88 points

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  2/18/2020 - oakville72 Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Deeply colored. A full, rich Pinot in the typical Gallo style … with just a hint of sweetness. Actually went quite well with our Italian dinners at Sabatino's in Newport Beach, where it was the least expensive Pinot on the wine list. All in all, a pleasant surprise.

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