Needed at least a couple of hours of air. Still remarkably dense with ripe fruit. Lots of secondary smoke, leather and charred meat notes. Not much tannin. Probably not in optimal drinking window, but still good.
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Solid mature pinot, with some brettiness and woodsy character. In a secondary flavor phase, and might be on the decline, making it a little simple, but still pleasant. Red and black cherry aromas, with flavors of overripe cherry and some leather and mushroom character adding nuance. Although still on the sweetish side, that same woodsy element sneaks back on the finish, perhaps giving a slight awkward edge. Overall drinking fine with good balance, structure and acidity.
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Earthy but nice fruit on the nose. My kind of wine...certainly not sweet...more mineral and complex on the palate. This is a VERY NICE bottle of wine, especially considering the great price. Enjoyed this with a seafood gumbo...
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1/6/2021 - Doblk wrote: 89 Points
Needed at least a couple of hours of air. Still remarkably dense with ripe fruit. Lots of secondary smoke, leather and charred meat notes. Not much tannin. Probably not in optimal drinking window, but still good.
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8/16/2012 - pgb67 wrote: 89 Points
Solid mature pinot, with some brettiness and woodsy character. In a secondary flavor phase, and might be on the decline, making it a little simple, but still pleasant. Red and black cherry aromas, with flavors of overripe cherry and some leather and mushroom character adding nuance. Although still on the sweetish side, that same woodsy element sneaks back on the finish, perhaps giving a slight awkward edge. Overall drinking fine with good balance, structure and acidity.
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9/9/2010 - winelovr2001 wrote: 91 Points
Fully mature and ready to drink. Nice mellow spices, cherry, cola, and fully integrated tannins.
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11/4/2006 - manoon wrote:
Outstanding
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8/5/2006 - TinMan wrote: 89 Points
Earthy but nice fruit on the nose. My kind of wine...certainly not sweet...more mineral and complex on the palate. This is a VERY NICE bottle of wine, especially considering the great price. Enjoyed this with a seafood gumbo...
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