I'm not sure that this wine could have been drinking any better, perhaps another year or two it would have had a little bit more depth. It was absolutely gorgeous, a very pretty, very floral nose, incredible body, gorgeous mouth feel, super plush with fine pebbly tannins, and overall a very sensuous and sexy wine. Red fruit, cedar, spice, persimmon, a touch of earthiness, and some herbs.
The finish was like silk and it had some length. I'm going to be looking for more of this, as this was a revelation.
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Great effort from KB - this wine has really hit its stride, but sadly this is my last bottle. Notes of black raspberry, plum, cedar with hints of spice. Nice velvety mouthfeel with soft tannins, long finish. Paired with grilled firecracker salmon.
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Rich, delicious full-bodied dark strawberry fruit with tar and mushroom flavors, excellent structure, tannins completely softened, ample finish, low acidity
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This wine shows the best fruit of any K-B pinot I can recall. Luxurious, complex, and so delicious. Amazing crimson in the glass. Drank over two days with the first day a bit better.
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Rich, delicious, very smooth dark red fruit with slight strawberry flavors, excellent structure, short finish, needs time in the bottle, fruit still very closed
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Strawberry and cherry on the nose with a faint touch of alcohol. Tannin remnants present in a good way; easy to sip but powerful enough to cut through fat. Slightly sweet finish. Unabashed California Pinot done very nicely.
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Wow! We really liked this wine; it's terrific. I loved the core of red fruits that powered every mouthful. Excellent balance between the fruit and the spice.
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Lush, bright and expressive red cherry and strawberry fruit...this Pinot Noir is as close to being concentrated as any you will drink. Nice secondary notes of soft spice and lavender on the finish. This is a terrific wine.
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Wonderful stuff. Full of strawberry, raspberry, black raspberry flavors. Great mouthfeel and pleasant aftertaste. I sensed that this wine needs plenty of air to fully open up.
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Predominant red fruit with medium weight. A bit lighter in weight than expected. Initially a bit disjointed upon first taste but came together nicely in the glass with a bit of time. A hint of floral and a bit of spice but extremely subtle. Not sure where this would continue to evolve to with more time since it is still on the young side in terms of the identified drinking window. I was expecting a bit more complexity and depth here. Nothing flawed at all, don't get me wrong, but I don't think it lives up to the price point and pedigree. Still a lovely wine.
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Notable for its low-ish 13.8% alcohol. No formal notes, much less throttled than years past. Muted nose. Notable orange peel on the palate. A very respectable wine, but it lacks some of the lusheousness of some of the recent vintages in the low-mid 14% range, which dare I say was a perfect spot for KB vs the bombers of the early 2000’s. We shall see how these new lower abv wines flesh out over time. Lotta money for this one...
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I missed my shipment on day 1 and we were in the middle of a little heat spike. So I wanted to test one and see if they were fried or not. Wine was great. Nice juicy fruit and a smooth finish. Just super happy they didn't get killed by the heat.
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3/20/2024 - spidermark Likes this wine: 95 Points
I'm not sure that this wine could have been drinking any better, perhaps another year or two it would have had a little bit more depth. It was absolutely gorgeous, a very pretty, very floral nose, incredible body, gorgeous mouth feel, super plush with fine pebbly tannins, and overall a very sensuous and sexy wine. Red fruit, cedar, spice, persimmon, a touch of earthiness, and some herbs.
The finish was like silk and it had some length. I'm going to be looking for more of this, as this was a revelation.
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2/7/2024 - Fftjr Likes this wine: 94 Points
Deep purple. Full fruit, mild tannin. Drinking well. Has a few more years.
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2/1/2024 - spendergast Likes this wine: 95 Points
Great effort from KB - this wine has really hit its stride, but sadly this is my last bottle. Notes of black raspberry, plum, cedar with hints of spice. Nice velvety mouthfeel with soft tannins, long finish. Paired with grilled firecracker salmon.
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3/17/2023 - pjhr Likes this wine: 94 Points
Delicious rich black cherry and blackberry aromas and flavors with spice notes culminating in a long savory finish.
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3/4/2023 - Amerique wrote: 94 Points
Rich, delicious full-bodied dark strawberry fruit with tar and mushroom flavors, excellent structure, tannins completely softened, ample finish, low acidity
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9/3/2022 - pjhr Likes this wine: 93 Points
Deep rich black cherry and blackberry aromas and flavors with spice notes culminating in a long silky finish.
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8/22/2022 - lvjohn Likes this wine: 94 Points
This wine shows the best fruit of any K-B pinot I can recall. Luxurious, complex, and so delicious. Amazing crimson in the glass. Drank over two days with the first day a bit better.
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4/17/2022 - moben wrote: 94 Points
Wow! Luxurious and layered Prime drinking window.
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9/12/2021 - Amerique wrote: 92 Points
Rich, delicious, very smooth dark red fruit with slight strawberry flavors, excellent structure, short finish, needs time in the bottle, fruit still very closed
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9/12/2021 - Phillybadger Likes this wine: 94 Points
Strawberry and cherry on the nose with a faint touch of alcohol. Tannin remnants present in a good way; easy to sip but powerful enough to cut through fat. Slightly sweet finish. Unabashed California Pinot done very nicely.
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6/29/2021 - lvjohn Likes this wine: 93 Points
Wow! We really liked this wine; it's terrific. I loved the core of red fruits that powered every mouthful. Excellent balance between the fruit and the spice.
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5/27/2021 - Schiffy Likes this wine: 94 Points
Lush, bright and expressive red cherry and strawberry fruit...this Pinot Noir is as close to being concentrated as any you will drink. Nice secondary notes of soft spice and lavender on the finish. This is a terrific wine.
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1/30/2021 - CADomer Likes this wine: 93 Points
Delicious. No formal notes, just really tasty stuff.
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1/9/2021 - lvjohn Likes this wine: 93 Points
Wonderful stuff. Full of strawberry, raspberry, black raspberry flavors. Great mouthfeel and pleasant aftertaste. I sensed that this wine needs plenty of air to fully open up.
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12/21/2020 - mschonholz22 Likes this wine: 92 Points
More Oregon Pinot than CA
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3/26/2020 - BobbaWA Likes this wine: 90 Points
Lighter and more translucent that most Eagle Harbor wines. I got distinct lead pencil along with dark fruit.
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1/20/2020 - air guitar & pinot noir Likes this wine: 92 Points
Predominant red fruit with medium weight. A bit lighter in weight than expected. Initially a bit disjointed upon first taste but came together nicely in the glass with a bit of time. A hint of floral and a bit of spice but extremely subtle. Not sure where this would continue to evolve to with more time since it is still on the young side in terms of the identified drinking window. I was expecting a bit more complexity and depth here. Nothing flawed at all, don't get me wrong, but I don't think it lives up to the price point and pedigree. Still a lovely wine.
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1/1/2019 - blaine wrote: 90 Points
Notable for its low-ish 13.8% alcohol. No formal notes, much less throttled than years past. Muted nose. Notable orange peel on the palate. A very respectable wine, but it lacks some of the lusheousness of some of the recent vintages in the low-mid 14% range, which dare I say was a perfect spot for KB vs the bombers of the early 2000’s. We shall see how these new lower abv wines flesh out over time. Lotta money for this one...
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11/4/2017 - haldolugr wrote: 92 Points
I missed my shipment on day 1 and we were in the middle of a little heat spike. So I wanted to test one and see if they were fried or not. Wine was great. Nice juicy fruit and a smooth finish. Just super happy they didn't get killed by the heat.
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