An interesting wine and looking at prior comments, I can see why there are both likers and haters for this. It is the most New World/Cali type of expression from Ed Kurtzman that I’ve ever tried. A bit candied and ripe with higher-than-usual (for a Sandler) oak influence and high abv. There’s also a good splash of acidity to save it from being a completely concocted, mass-produced style disappointment. But over the three hours open, the alcohol did start to take over and burn up the palate. Having said that, the pleasing red-fruited nature will appeal to many. Perhaps those with an affinity for Aussie Shiraz. 5+11+12+7= 85
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Great value as always from Sandler. A bit on the bigger, bolder more extracted side compared to some of the other Pinot offerings from here. Still, very enjoyable and no arguing with the QPR!
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10/30/2021 - fingers wrote: 85 Points
An interesting wine and looking at prior comments, I can see why there are both likers and haters for this. It is the most New World/Cali type of expression from Ed Kurtzman that I’ve ever tried. A bit candied and ripe with higher-than-usual (for a Sandler) oak influence and high abv. There’s also a good splash of acidity to save it from being a completely concocted, mass-produced style disappointment. But over the three hours open, the alcohol did start to take over and burn up the palate. Having said that, the pleasing red-fruited nature will appeal to many. Perhaps those with an affinity for Aussie Shiraz.
5+11+12+7= 85
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10/8/2021 - bound4er Likes this wine:
100% pure Sandler goodness. Plenty of fruit with deft balance. Won't ever be mistaken for Cru Burgundy but I guess that's the point of Cali Pinot.
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12/12/2020 - PSUSteve wrote: 91 Points
PnP. Yes this is a bigger, bolder Pinot that, even though is lacks complexity, is very enjoyable.
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8/13/2020 - WineGold wrote: 90 Points
Great value as always from Sandler. A bit on the bigger, bolder more extracted side compared to some of the other Pinot offerings from here. Still, very enjoyable and no arguing with the QPR!
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7/29/2020 - Rich S Does not like this wine:
Tasted a sip and really did not enjoy it. Overpowering amount of sweet oak flavor.
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