Grnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Volnay like nose of asphalt, black berries and black raspberries. Flavors of raspberries, berries and cherries. Tangy acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short to medium term. I'd lean towards earlier consumption.
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This wine has a classic Pinot Noir bouquet, exhibiting plenty of earth (and forest floor), red fruits, savory herbs, with suggestions/hints of oak as well. Hopefully the wine will taste as good as it smells. This Pinot is beautifully well-balanced, with smooth, silky tannins, red fruits like Bing cherries and raspberries, along with TONS of earth and savory herbs like star anise, rosemary, and both white and black pepper. The wine is fairly light-bodied but packs quite a punch and possesses an abundance of depth-of-flavors and complexity, ending with a smooth, refined, lingering finish. It has the perfect amount of red fruit, spices, tannins, oak, and acidity. In the background is a sublime undercurrent of forest floor and sage brush, along with whispers and rumors of strawberry and raspberry jam. We paired this beauty with a spiced pork loin stew. It went quite well with the stew, but if we had another bottle (or case) of this wine, I would suggest pairing it with lamb shanks/chops/racks, duck confit, roasted chicken, salmon, a pork roast or chops, prime rib, or even a simply grilled steak. Thanks to the wine’s complexity and depth-of-flavors, this wine would just about be a perfect match with any/every/all proteins, with the exception of light white fish dishes. Want a great Pinot to go with that beef, lamb, pork, or chicken dish? Start with this wine!
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Very solid wine drank over two nights. Beautiful color but the nose seems lacking presence. Much better on the palate with tart cherry being the biggest component. Nice finish.
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great Siduri value. wonderful pinot flavors in the light burgundy style. lacked depth and complexity on the finish but a very enjoyable and drinkable wine.
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14.1% alcohol. A really pretty wine. Red cherry color. Lovely bouquet of red and black cherry, earth, and minerals. In the mouth, precise and focused, with strong purity of fruit but a surprising amount of earthy complexity. Really enjoyable. A-
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Opened not decanted. Consumed over two days. Showing clarity at the edge of the glass; tart cherry fruit; light in body; some darker notes on the mid palate; ends with a tight, sour finish with noticeable heat. Fair to Good.
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Tasted at winery. Earthy, cherry, herbal nose. Sweet red fruit and mineral on the med-bodied palate. Herbal note and cherry linger on the finish. Nice representation of Willamette.
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5/1/2018 - BGK810 wrote: 90 Points
Burgundian in style - notes consistent with past
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2/7/2018 - BGK810 wrote: 90 Points
Tasting consistent with past
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8/28/2014 - wineismylife wrote: 89 Points
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Tasted non blind.
Grnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Volnay like nose of asphalt, black berries and black raspberries. Flavors of raspberries, berries and cherries. Tangy acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short to medium term. I'd lean towards earlier consumption.
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11/11/2013 - DaveZack Likes this wine: 92 Points
This wine has a classic Pinot Noir bouquet, exhibiting plenty of earth (and forest floor), red fruits, savory herbs, with suggestions/hints of oak as well. Hopefully the wine will taste as good as it smells.
This Pinot is beautifully well-balanced, with smooth, silky tannins, red fruits like Bing cherries and raspberries, along with TONS of earth and savory herbs like star anise, rosemary, and both white and black pepper. The wine is fairly light-bodied but packs quite a punch and possesses an abundance of depth-of-flavors and complexity, ending with a smooth, refined, lingering finish. It has the perfect amount of red fruit, spices, tannins, oak, and acidity. In the background is a sublime undercurrent of forest floor and sage brush, along with whispers and rumors of strawberry and raspberry jam.
We paired this beauty with a spiced pork loin stew. It went quite well with the stew, but if we had another bottle (or case) of this wine, I would suggest pairing it with lamb shanks/chops/racks, duck confit, roasted chicken, salmon, a pork roast or chops, prime rib, or even a simply grilled steak. Thanks to the wine’s complexity and depth-of-flavors, this wine would just about be a perfect match with any/every/all proteins, with the exception of light white fish dishes. Want a great Pinot to go with that beef, lamb, pork, or chicken dish? Start with this wine!
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11/24/2012 - tanglenet wrote:
Similar note as before. Good.
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6/6/2012 - mkmast wrote: 89 Points
Very solid wine drank over two nights. Beautiful color but the nose seems lacking presence. Much better on the palate with tart cherry being the biggest component. Nice finish.
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5/7/2012 - Nedder_travels_the_world wrote: 90 Points
great Siduri value. wonderful pinot flavors in the light burgundy style. lacked depth and complexity on the finish but a very enjoyable and drinkable wine.
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2/13/2012 - awilliamson4 wrote: 89 Points
Drank this vover two nights. Tart red fruit and some nice earthiness. Minerality was present as well. Pretty dang good for the dough.
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2/11/2012 - gutt22 wrote:
14.1% alcohol. A really pretty wine. Red cherry color. Lovely bouquet of red and black cherry, earth, and minerals. In the mouth, precise and focused, with strong purity of fruit but a surprising amount of earthy complexity. Really enjoyable. A-
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12/28/2011 - tanglenet wrote:
Opened not decanted. Consumed over two days. Showing clarity at the edge of the glass; tart cherry fruit; light in body; some darker notes on the mid palate; ends with a tight, sour finish with noticeable heat. Fair to Good.
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6/20/2011 - pete s. wrote: 88 Points
Tasted at winery. Earthy, cherry, herbal nose. Sweet red fruit and mineral on the med-bodied palate. Herbal note and cherry linger on the finish. Nice representation of Willamette.
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6/20/2011 - aagrawal wrote:
Pinot Days (San Francisco): Bit more complex, good, also very fruity.
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