2004 Siduri Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands

Community Tasting Notes (30) Avg Score: 89.2 points

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  6/26/2010 - Mark wrote: 90 Points

  A good bottle of CA pinot. Some bright cherry and cola notes with a slightly smokey finish. Better after 30 minutes, but still drinking well after several hours. Medium length finish trailing to finish with slight wood and cola at the very end. A good bottle, drinking very well now with a few years left of life.

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  2/10/2010 - Jay Hack wrote: 90 Points

  These were only the second mailorder wines I ever purchased. The start on the road to hell. But it was a good start that is still holding up after a few years in the cellar. I really like the result here. The cola component that is so common in CA pinot is gradually fading to the background and now just adds complexity rather than smacking you in the mouth. It has been replaced by more cherry fruit, a nice mouth feel and some spiciness. The finish seems to be longer that it was in the past. I have no idea what this wine will be like with another 5 years of age, and maybe the naysayers will be right that the CA pinots will all fall apart, but right now it is moving along fine. It certainly disappeared fast enough from the dinner table. Although not a powerhouse, it was able to stand up nicely to a pork loin seared and then roasted with a rub of yellow curry powder and fresh ground garam masala.

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  12/1/2009 - thelostverse wrote: 92 Points

  Despite not being in a hurry to open my last bottle, I did it anyway. Similar notes as last bottle. Still kicking.

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  6/27/2009 - smphelps wrote: 86 Points

  Did not love it. It was tart with a strong finish. Bright red. Better with time open, more intergrated just astringent(STP).

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  2/1/2009 - thelostverse wrote: 92 Points

  First bottle in over two years. Time has been kind to this. Upon opening, I was disappointed. However, after being open for an hour or so, the nose revealed beautiful cherry and loam notes. This had nice mouthfeel and excellent balance. This is still holding nicely, and I'm in no hurry to open my last bottle.

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