PNP. Drank 1st half over a couple of hours. Nose is dark and rich… earthy. Light floral hint followed afterwards. Palate is soft and lighter than I expected… purple fruits, but not a fruit bomb. Pretty lively with good acidity still… although tannins are fully integrated. Nice medium finish with a nice touch of tartness. Might be at it’s peak… so “smokum’ if you gotum’!”
Looking forward to finishing the bottle on Day 2 (or 3).
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I liked it… a bit of an “old world” darkness. Nose tends towards bright red fruits - raspberry, strawberry… but not over powering or cloyey. Palate has a darker red fruit and (almost) Smokey hint. Nice tartness and acidity. Medium body contributes to a medium finish. Well balanced overall.
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Drank over 3 days… actually liked this a lot. A very good QPR. Nice fruit, acidity and a medium finish. More sophisticated than many Sonoma Coast PNs. I’d buy again at Last Bottle Marathon price!.
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2012 Lieff Cabernet Sauvignon Auberge Road
4/28/2024 - Ecoenophile wrote: 92 Points
PNP. Drank 1st half over a couple of hours. Nose is dark and rich… earthy. Light floral hint followed afterwards. Palate is soft and lighter than I expected… purple fruits, but not a fruit bomb. Pretty lively with good acidity still… although tannins are fully integrated. Nice medium finish with a nice touch of tartness. Might be at it’s peak… so “smokum’ if you gotum’!”
Looking forward to finishing the bottle on Day 2 (or 3).
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2018 Joseph Phelps Pinot Noir Quarter Moon Vineyard
4/25/2024 - Ecoenophile wrote: 93 Points
I liked it… a bit of an “old world” darkness. Nose tends towards bright red fruits - raspberry, strawberry… but not over powering or cloyey. Palate has a darker red fruit and (almost) Smokey hint. Nice tartness and acidity. Medium body contributes to a medium finish. Well balanced overall.
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2021 Wow and Flutter Winery Pinot Noir Sun Chase Vineyard
4/14/2024 - Ecoenophile wrote: 91 Points
Drank over 3 days… actually liked this a lot. A very good QPR. Nice fruit, acidity and a medium finish. More sophisticated than many Sonoma Coast PNs. I’d buy again at Last Bottle Marathon price!.
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