Stopped by my parents for Labor Day, my Dad already had this one open. Medium to dark crimson. Forward aromas that really reach out to smack you in the nose with delicious Pinot aromas of cherry, raspberry, and spice. Medium body. In mouth the flavors are somewhat muted compared to the big nose...........but what you do taste is very nice, the red fruits complimented by spice and an underlying minerality that gives this wine a decent spine. Good acidity, would work perfectly with food - grilled salmon perhaps? All-in-all, a huge step up from Au Bon's basic Pinot's.
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Great PN. Whatever the clone I love the style. It is a very light wine that is almost red translucent. The nose is barnyard and burnt cloves. It does have a bit of alcohol residual to the nose. Taste is pure cola, spice and black cherries. It is light and bright on the tongue. Good long finish. Highly recommended. I have always liked ABC wines better than they get rated from others.
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3/8/2013 - wpiers wrote: 85 Points
Probably past peak, but drinkable. Nice start, poor finish.
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5/26/2009 - rexmerlot wrote: 91 Points
Drank with a Pork Loin. Nice Red Fruit nose, followed by a great raspberry taste on the palate. Excellent wine.
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9/1/2008 - *Vine* wrote: 89 Points
Stopped by my parents for Labor Day, my Dad already had this one open. Medium to dark crimson. Forward aromas that really reach out to smack you in the nose with delicious Pinot aromas of cherry, raspberry, and spice. Medium body. In mouth the flavors are somewhat muted compared to the big nose...........but what you do taste is very nice, the red fruits complimented by spice and an underlying minerality that gives this wine a decent spine. Good acidity, would work perfectly with food - grilled salmon perhaps? All-in-all, a huge step up from Au Bon's basic Pinot's.
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5/19/2008 - tdalton wrote:
Drinking fantastically - a hint of alcohol with cherry cola flavors, pretty even finish. Really enjoyable, paired well w/ salmon.
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11/21/2007 - cobystilp wrote: 90 Points
Great PN. Whatever the clone I love the style. It is a very light wine that is almost red translucent. The nose is barnyard and burnt cloves. It does have a bit of alcohol residual to the nose. Taste is pure cola, spice and black cherries. It is light and bright on the tongue. Good long finish. Highly recommended. I have always liked ABC wines better than they get rated from others.
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