Holds up great in magnim. Has a petrol/vinyl component in the nose that I find fasinating. Earthy with a hint of le animale. I realyy enjoyed this wine.
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Different from three years ago, but still excellent. Less obvious fruit but a more earthy, animal flavor to it, reminiscent of Gevrey Chambertin. Still good structure shows it will last, but the fruit may gradually fade from here. I see no reason to wait to drink, if I had any more.
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Decanted and poured. Silky smooth w rasberry flavors. Not a lot of development. Very good, but not exceptional. I prefer the Domaine Alfred Chardonnay's.
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Considering the open stance on the non-Califa bottling I was surprised to see how much room this one has to run. Good range on the nose with a nice caramel spice. The palate is starting to show some velvet. Great pinot. Hold.
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Medium-dark ruby colour. Aromas of black fruit (berries), brown sugar, cream, and vanilla. Medium-full bodied, shows more structure than the other Pinot with blackberry, present tannins, but not overwhelming. Very drinkable. Strawberry notes also. Moderate finish, 25-30s, with black fruit.
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8/12/2008 - Mpoob wrote: 89 Points
Holds up great in magnim. Has a petrol/vinyl component in the nose that I find fasinating. Earthy with a hint of le animale. I realyy enjoyed this wine.
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4/24/2008 - burgbob wrote: 90 Points
Different from three years ago, but still excellent. Less obvious fruit but a more earthy, animal flavor to it, reminiscent of Gevrey Chambertin. Still good structure shows it will last, but the fruit may gradually fade from here. I see no reason to wait to drink, if I had any more.
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12/21/2006 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote: 90 Points
Decanted and poured. Silky smooth w rasberry flavors. Not a lot of development. Very good, but not exceptional. I prefer the Domaine Alfred Chardonnay's.
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11/8/2006 - JK wrote:
Considering the open stance on the non-Califa bottling I was surprised to see how much room this one has to run. Good range on the nose with a nice caramel spice. The palate is starting to show some velvet. Great pinot. Hold.
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10/22/2005 - futronic wrote: 90 Points
Medium-dark ruby colour. Aromas of black fruit (berries), brown sugar, cream, and vanilla. Medium-full bodied, shows more structure than the other Pinot with blackberry, present tannins, but not overwhelming. Very drinkable. Strawberry notes also. Moderate finish, 25-30s, with black fruit.
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