Popped and poured last night and there wasn't much to talk about except the fruit bomb. Had the remainder this afternoon, wow, what a difference. Still a ton of raspberry, black cherry, and some licorice. But now the finish is earthy, with herbs and cedar; very forest floor. It's all plush and little acidity, so still not much of a food wine. But I"ll open the next one well before we're ready to have a drink.
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Hearty Burgundy vs Black Pinot (Zio Fraedos): nose - caramel mouth - fruit bomb. John gets black pepper. yummy, but over caramelized, and frankly this is not what i'm looking for in a pinot. But as victor pointed out, it's a perfectly made cuvee. Ii bet this would be loved by many as a stand alone drink. overpowering for my food.
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Medium bodied Pinot...very good...however we had the domaine carneros last night at half the price and it was slightly better. I live for value priced wines.
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8/26/2021 - B&PBaker Likes this wine: 90 Points
Took an hour to open. Good, not great.
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10/15/2016 - Forint Likes this wine: 91 Points
Black cherry. A little spice. Still tasting good
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8/6/2011 - underwds wrote: 90 Points
Popped and poured last night and there wasn't much to talk about except the fruit bomb. Had the remainder this afternoon, wow, what a difference. Still a ton of raspberry, black cherry, and some licorice. But now the finish is earthy, with herbs and cedar; very forest floor. It's all plush and little acidity, so still not much of a food wine. But I"ll open the next one well before we're ready to have a drink.
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6/10/2011 - soyhead wrote: 89 Points
Hearty Burgundy vs Black Pinot (Zio Fraedos): nose - caramel
mouth - fruit bomb. John gets black pepper. yummy, but over caramelized, and frankly this is not what i'm looking for in a pinot. But as victor pointed out, it's a perfectly made cuvee. Ii bet this would be loved by many as a stand alone drink. overpowering for my food.
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5/25/2011 - bboomer wrote: 88 Points
Medium bodied Pinot...very good...however we had the domaine carneros last night at half the price and it was slightly better. I live for value priced wines.
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