Maybe on the downhill? I double decanted as I was being to a restaurant. Great nose but seems like the fruit has faded and is but a shadow of its former corpo…. Ottimo approccio olfattivo, al palato molto povero
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Excellent balance, a bit more muscular and dark than the Alpine '08, both were in very fine shape and probably showed the best of the Pinots tonight (along with the Chalone '05 IMO). The staying power is quite remarkable of all the CA PN tonight, from 05 to 2010. CA PN EWG at Otono. 92-93
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Popped and poured at cellar temp. Cloudy dark red color, not much sign of age visually. Dark cherry, black pepper and pine needles with just a hint of cola on a dark brooding nose. Still big and burly on the palate as well - black cherry, mint and crisp acidity on the attack with some prominent tannins on the finish. I think there was a fair amount of stem inclusion at this point in the winemaking. This feels very young - drinking well, but I think some patience will be rewarded with another gear here. Another reinforcement that Horseshoe is my favorite Rhys Pinot site.
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(Rhys Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard) Medium dark cranberry red color; cherry, French oak, sandalwood nose; tight, velvety textured, tart cranberry, tart red fruit, sous bois, mineral palate, needs 3-5 years; medium-plus finish 91+ ps.
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4/14/2024 - gzim Likes this wine: 88 Points
Maybe on the downhill? I double decanted as I was being to a restaurant. Great nose but seems like the fruit has faded and is but a shadow of its former corpo….
Ottimo approccio olfattivo, al palato molto povero
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3/3/2024 - peternelson Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent balance, a bit more muscular and dark than the Alpine '08, both were in very fine shape and probably showed the best of the Pinots tonight (along with the Chalone '05 IMO). The staying power is quite remarkable of all the CA PN tonight, from 05 to 2010. CA PN EWG at Otono. 92-93
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2/6/2024 - jreis Likes this wine:
Popped and poured at cellar temp. Cloudy dark red color, not much sign of age visually. Dark cherry, black pepper and pine needles with just a hint of cola on a dark brooding nose. Still big and burly on the palate as well - black cherry, mint and crisp acidity on the attack with some prominent tannins on the finish. I think there was a fair amount of stem inclusion at this point in the winemaking. This feels very young - drinking well, but I think some patience will be rewarded with another gear here. Another reinforcement that Horseshoe is my favorite Rhys Pinot site.
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11/22/2023 - pjhr Likes this wine: 94 Points
Delicious slightly tart red cherries, spice, and forest floor notes on the nose and layered palate with refreshing acidity on the long finish.
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11/4/2023 - Beachfan Does not like this wine: 87 Points
Slightly sour, green pepper
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