PnP and slow -oxed in glass and btl for 3 hours prior to dinner. Dense ruby red color. Dark fruit complected, cinnamon and underbrush wrapped in slightly grippy tannins stand alone but fairly smooth with food. This needs more time or lots of air as only my last sips 5 hours after opening, had mostly resolved. 13.5% alc. Bought one to try with thoughts of grabbing more. More is not automatic. At minimum, this needs 2-3 more years and may never show the balance I'm seeking. Right now, this lacks a bit of finesse and refinement for my palate. I've always loved 2010 red Burgs. 2009 is a so so, hit and miss vintage.
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In a good place right now. Lively with abundant red fruit, but showing some earth and mushroom complexity. Very expressive nose and excellent balance. Probably at its peak now.
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9/14/2020 - iamandyc wrote: 92 Points
Very enjoyable pinot. Exactly as expected. Balance and restraint were admirable. Good QPR. No wow factor - just a nice, pretty wine.
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2/6/2020 - chablis28 wrote: 88 Points
PnP and slow -oxed in glass and btl for 3 hours prior to dinner. Dense ruby red color. Dark fruit complected, cinnamon and underbrush wrapped in slightly grippy tannins stand alone but fairly smooth with food. This needs more time or lots of air as only my last sips 5 hours after opening, had mostly resolved. 13.5% alc. Bought one to try with thoughts of grabbing more. More is not automatic. At minimum, this needs 2-3 more years and may never show the balance I'm seeking. Right now, this lacks a bit of finesse and refinement for my palate. I've always loved 2010 red Burgs. 2009 is a so so, hit and miss vintage.
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11/3/2018 - jayw Likes this wine:
In a good place right now. Lively with abundant red fruit, but showing some earth and mushroom complexity. Very expressive nose and excellent balance. Probably at its peak now.
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2/17/2017 - Bottledrainer Likes this wine: 88 Points
The color has faded to a brick red along with most of the fruit on the nose. Still very good but I held it too long.
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8/20/2016 - soyhead wrote:
Nose - strawberry, ice tea, and a hint of celery
Mouth - very smooth, elegant, light red fruits, juicy and smooth. Perhaps a touch simplex.
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