Wonderful profile with a core of deep and dark fruit. Showed great intensity but never sacrificed an enchanting elegance that reminded me of a Californian version of Volnay. Blackberries, black currant, and black cherries were dominant with violets and black tea notes floating above.
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I wonder if this has shut down. It is much leaner but you can tell there is plenty of good fruit hiding. Quite a different experience than the bottle last year. Ok, so on the second night this is much better. I should have decanted this and given it a couple hours of air last night. 92pts tonight. Wow, as the night progressed this really started singing. 94+ after we went to dinner and came back (maybe 3 hours).
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3/24/2013 - Tony's notes Likes this wine: 91 Points
Great out of bottle, smooth, layers of flavor, soft tannins, and nice finish. Would buy again.
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9/28/2011 - Jack wrote: 91 Points
Big time tart cranberries. Very good but wow. -- Just like last time the second night was softer and more integrated.
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9/5/2010 - CADomer wrote: 92 Points
Wonderful profile with a core of deep and dark fruit. Showed great intensity but never sacrificed an enchanting elegance that reminded me of a Californian version of Volnay. Blackberries, black currant, and black cherries were dominant with violets and black tea notes floating above.
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6/22/2010 - milwaukeewino wrote:
Bright cherry fruit, classic domestic Pinot nose. Very good.
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12/29/2008 - Jack wrote: 89 Points
I wonder if this has shut down. It is much leaner but you can tell there is plenty of good fruit hiding. Quite a different experience than the bottle last year. Ok, so on the second night this is much better. I should have decanted this and given it a couple hours of air last night. 92pts tonight. Wow, as the night progressed this really started singing. 94+ after we went to dinner and came back (maybe 3 hours).
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