92+ A staple in the cellar and a benchmark for Marlborough pinot noir. This just seems to be riding a high, consistently.
More meaty than previous bottles. More gruff, aggressive and forward. Iron and tar, dried cranberries, plum skin, subtle stemmy herbs, old leather. Enjoyed at a Christmas party, the perfect match. Note to self - stock up on 2016!
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93-94 A special wine. At the start of its window - going straight back to get more.
N: Complex cacophony of deep raspberry, dark cherry (not over ripe), nervy green stems and autumn leaves, subtle cured meat, and sweet oak spice.
P: Dark cherry, subtle tart cranberry, plump red currants, to forest floor earthiness, sweet kitchen spice, stems and an almost menthol note. Silky med body, balanced med+ acid and med- tan structure binds everything. Harmony.
F: Summer berries, leaves, toast, fresh menthol.
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12/9/2023 - WilliamMP Likes this wine: 92 Points
92+ A staple in the cellar and a benchmark for Marlborough pinot noir. This just seems to be riding a high, consistently.
More meaty than previous bottles. More gruff, aggressive and forward. Iron and tar, dried cranberries, plum skin, subtle stemmy herbs, old leather. Enjoyed at a Christmas party, the perfect match. Note to self - stock up on 2016!
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10/31/2023 - Wallgranger Likes this wine: 93 Points
Raspberry and red cherry, hints of herbs and chewy tannins. Complex and a long finish. Memorable
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10/17/2020 - WilliamMP Likes this wine: 93 Points
93-94 A special wine. At the start of its window - going straight back to get more.
N: Complex cacophony of deep raspberry, dark cherry (not over ripe), nervy green stems and autumn leaves, subtle cured meat, and sweet oak spice.
P: Dark cherry, subtle tart cranberry, plump red currants, to forest floor earthiness, sweet kitchen spice, stems and an almost menthol note. Silky med body, balanced med+ acid and med- tan structure binds everything. Harmony.
F: Summer berries, leaves, toast, fresh menthol.
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