2007 W.H. Smith Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

Community Tasting Notes (36) Avg Score: 89.2 points

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  10/29/2021 - PIntag wrote:

  13.5% abv. Recent auction purchase.
  The color on this was starting to brick. The wine was cloudy, which doesn't bother me at all - in fact, I often like what that means for the texture. My first thought upon the first sip was that of stems that have not really integrated, giving a noticeable bitterness. On the second evening being opened (stoppered overnight), this integrated a bit and became more enjoyable. Beyond that, I found this to be really lovely, with an intriguing flavor profile and pleasing, fleshy texture. This also had sneaky depth and I didn't find this to be thin at all (mentioned in earlier notes), though this certainly is not as fruit-forward as many CA Pinots are. I'm not sure that the bitter stems will ever integrate, but this wine can go for many more years and may well improve. These WH Smith Pinots may not be in everyone's wheelhouse, but I am really enjoying them at this age and older (the 1996 Hellenthal I had a couple of years ago may be my favorite CA Pinot ever).

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  10/3/2020 - Senso-beak wrote: 86 Points

  Opened and poured. Some oranging. Medium body. A little musk on the nose, with tart/sour cherry notes. A bit oxidized, with some musky vegetal notes on the palate. Tea leaf, underripe strawberry, a little thin. Delicate bright reds.

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  5/12/2013 - sophiesmom Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Very light color, thin body. Predominate cherry and red stone fruits. Fine, and balanced through to the finish. For the bottle price, have had others I prefer.

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  2/11/2013 - yofog wrote: 91 Points

  Cool, pale ruby, cloudy, nice. Well delineated flavors on the cooler end of the spectrum.

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  1/20/2013 - helskiier wrote: flawed

  Undrinkable. Funky nose, bitter aftertaste.

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