Similar impression to prior note, though I liked it just a hair more this time. Strong value. Aromatically showed some complexity in funky earth tones and something like basil oil and thyme (stem driven?), along with crunchy cranberry/pomegranate red fruits. Good palate, though as before came across as "four-square"--lots of good, correct components, but not the sort of 'flavor arc' PN produces at the top tier.
I think this will gain complexity with age (more savory), though from a structural point I think this is what it is going to be.
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Coravined off a glass from the other bottle I have. From the PnP the complexity and depth is just amped up from the first bottle I tried months ago. Similar TN as before, but the finish has a lot more of an leafy and earthy dimension that really pulls everything together.
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Very good, though comes across as slightly rustic and one-dimensional. Interesting nose, floral and a bit leathery, pomegranate. The palate is tasty and medium+ bodied, medium+ acidity, fruit driven, though doesn't feel delineated--not as structured as I would have expected. Average finish. Very easy drinking, good delicious factor, though not layered as PN can be.
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This has a very pretty nose that is floral, red-fruited and vibrant. Light to medium in body palate mirrors the nose with a slightly creamy texture. Pure red cherry and strawberry that is perfectly ripe. Reminds me of some of Kelley Fox's bottling, which is a big compliment.
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2/23/2024 - Cabfrancophile Likes this wine: 89 Points
Similar impression to prior note, though I liked it just a hair more this time. Strong value. Aromatically showed some complexity in funky earth tones and something like basil oil and thyme (stem driven?), along with crunchy cranberry/pomegranate red fruits. Good palate, though as before came across as "four-square"--lots of good, correct components, but not the sort of 'flavor arc' PN produces at the top tier.
I think this will gain complexity with age (more savory), though from a structural point I think this is what it is going to be.
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1/2/2023 - ChateauShiny Likes this wine: 92 Points
Coravined off a glass from the other bottle I have. From the PnP the complexity and depth is just amped up from the first bottle I tried months ago. Similar TN as before, but the finish has a lot more of an leafy and earthy dimension that really pulls everything together.
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12/27/2022 - Cabfrancophile wrote: 88 Points
Very good, though comes across as slightly rustic and one-dimensional. Interesting nose, floral and a bit leathery, pomegranate. The palate is tasty and medium+ bodied, medium+ acidity, fruit driven, though doesn't feel delineated--not as structured as I would have expected. Average finish. Very easy drinking, good delicious factor, though not layered as PN can be.
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11/2/2022 - 87tellub Likes this wine: 91 Points
This has a very pretty nose that is floral, red-fruited and vibrant. Light to medium in body palate mirrors the nose with a slightly creamy texture. Pure red cherry and strawberry that is perfectly ripe. Reminds me of some of Kelley Fox's bottling, which is a big compliment.
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9/5/2022 - dera Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice PN. Ruby red with slight brown hue. Pretty red fruit and cherries, light and easy drinking. Good daily tipple.
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