I started drinking this when it first came out in early 08. It was almost undrinkable then. Now, this is a wine getting into its prime. Dark in the nose with some violets, maybe rose with a bit of lavender. I am getting fresh plum and cranberry fruit, very lush. Medium finish with a bit of spice, overall this wine has gone through a most excellent transition. I don't know how it gets better, but it will definitely go several more years. Yummy.
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Tasted over two days. One of the darker Pinots I've encountered. Deep garnet, but still clear.
Day 1- The nose is really dominated by cloves and shows some red fruit. Massively full bodied and fruit forward. This is a blast of sweet strawberry and even some black fruit lingers around. The structure is integrated esepcially the acidity. This shows off through the mid palate, but really takes a dive on the back end. Very soft mouthfeel.
Day 2- Consistent with yesterday, but the fruit is more tart now and the nose shows more complex spiciness. Nothing to be excited about as this has run the course.
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This wine is finally coming around and is worth the wait. Nice depth and a full bodied pinot. Meaty on the palate with deep fruit well integrated and lingering flavors.
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8/29/2011 - rben_mvp wrote: 91 Points
I started drinking this when it first came out in early 08. It was almost undrinkable then. Now, this is a wine getting into its prime. Dark in the nose with some violets, maybe rose with a bit of lavender. I am getting fresh plum and cranberry fruit, very lush. Medium finish with a bit of spice, overall this wine has gone through a most excellent transition. I don't know how it gets better, but it will definitely go several more years. Yummy.
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8/10/2011 - Anthony Lombardi wrote:
Tasted over two days. One of the darker Pinots I've encountered. Deep garnet, but still clear.
Day 1- The nose is really dominated by cloves and shows some red fruit. Massively full bodied and fruit forward. This is a blast of sweet strawberry and even some black fruit lingers around. The structure is integrated esepcially the acidity. This shows off through the mid palate, but really takes a dive on the back end. Very soft mouthfeel.
Day 2- Consistent with yesterday, but the fruit is more tart now and the nose shows more complex spiciness. Nothing to be excited about as this has run the course.
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11/28/2010 - rben_mvp wrote: 91 Points
This wine is finally coming around and is worth the wait. Nice depth and a full bodied pinot. Meaty on the palate with deep fruit well integrated and lingering flavors.
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6/10/2010 - Gfritzh wrote: 86 Points
Bright raspberry fruit, a pleasant wine but lacking in character and complexity.
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1/27/2010 - vancouvermatt wrote: 92 Points
Best showing of this wine yet! Big fruit, great length, very new world.
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