Definitely detect the markers of a first rate SRH Pinot on the nose and palate, but it is largely devoid of fruit at 7 years old and the elements of earthiness and mustiness dominate. The finish is lasting but a bit bitter. Needs to be accompanied by food.
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Medium-deep ruby red in color. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, strawberries & plums with overtones of floral & earthy/dusty notes, spices, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla in the background. Medium bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors cherries, strawberries & plums with spices, cherry-cola notes, minerals & oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present although it does have the fruit & structure for continued development with a few years of additional aging. Excellent value when found at discount.
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5/13/2024 - pdadams66 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very good Pinot. Clearly Californian, good sweet fruit, Cola but not too much, good finish. Alcohol in check around 13.5%. Drinking well now.
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4/14/2024 - Oberhau wrote: 88 Points
Definitely detect the markers of a first rate SRH Pinot on the nose and palate, but it is largely devoid of fruit at 7 years old and the elements of earthiness and mustiness dominate. The finish is lasting but a bit bitter. Needs to be accompanied by food.
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2/21/2023 - wabi47 wrote:
muted and a bit oaky on day one; more open black cherry, and very nice on day two
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11/28/2022 - SMZ wrote: 93 Points
Maybe the best $30 Pinot (got it on sale at K&R) I’ve ever had….the QPR is off the charts. Smooth and plush and really flavorful. What a find!
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9/28/2022 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 91 Points
Medium-deep ruby red in color. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, strawberries & plums with overtones of floral & earthy/dusty notes, spices, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla in the background. Medium bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors cherries, strawberries & plums with spices, cherry-cola notes, minerals & oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present although it does have the fruit & structure for continued development with a few years of additional aging. Excellent value when found at discount.
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