Not your typical WV Pinot Noir, but it was not a typical year. Citrus and savory elements in the forefront, with deep plum in the finish. A good effort given the growing conditions. Dundee Hills character comes through, minus the usual red fruits that would have filled out the middle.
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Way past the suggested drinking window, but not at all over the hill. Beautiful garnet color , savory now mixed with dark fruits. Surprisingly tart and lively given the underlying ripeness. In a blind tasting this would pass for a Burgundy costing several times as much, but you can't buy more from PG. The vineyard deserves attention as handled by other wine makers.
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Many years after its supposed drinking window, this Pinot was still in prime condition. Deep garnet, no bricking, fresh on the nose with cherry and plum. Silky on the palate, combining dark fruits with enough acidity to keep it lively. Not a hint at all of any oxidation or deterioration.
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2011 Anderson Family Vineyard Pinot Noir
4/30/2024 - pape du neuf Likes this wine: 89 Points
Not your typical WV Pinot Noir, but it was not a typical year. Citrus and savory elements in the forefront, with deep plum in the finish. A good effort given the growing conditions. Dundee Hills character comes through, minus the usual red fruits that would have filled out the middle.
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2005 Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Whistling Ridge Vineyard
3/5/2024 - pape du neuf wrote: 91 Points
Way past the suggested drinking window, but not at all over the hill.
Beautiful garnet color , savory now mixed with dark fruits. Surprisingly tart and lively given the underlying ripeness.
In a blind tasting this would pass for a Burgundy costing several times as much, but you can't buy more from PG. The vineyard deserves attention as handled by other wine makers.
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2005 Belle Pente Pinot Noir Estate Reserve
2/27/2024 - pape du neuf wrote: 93 Points
Many years after its supposed drinking window, this Pinot was still in prime condition. Deep garnet, no bricking, fresh on the nose with cherry and plum.
Silky on the palate, combining dark fruits with enough acidity to keep it lively.
Not a hint at all of any oxidation or deterioration.
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