Popped and poured at the dinner table a few nights ago, and didn't take a TN at that time, so not much here for me to say other than I prefer this vintage of Porcupine over '13 and '14, and I enjoyed this a lot. The ripe fruits are unmistakably CA, but that's not to say it's a Pinot pretending to be a Syrah. Ripe, lifted, red fruits, with a dash of cola. Safest bet is to Drink Now and over the near term. Gut impression score: 92.
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Didn’t love this. Showed some heat and volatility on the nose. Candied red fruit notes with some forest floor notes. Finishes better than it starts. Other liked this more than me.
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3/31/2024 - grafstrb wrote:
Popped and poured at the dinner table a few nights ago, and didn't take a TN at that time, so not much here for me to say other than I prefer this vintage of Porcupine over '13 and '14, and I enjoyed this a lot. The ripe fruits are unmistakably CA, but that's not to say it's a Pinot pretending to be a Syrah. Ripe, lifted, red fruits, with a dash of cola. Safest bet is to Drink Now and over the near term. Gut impression score: 92.
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2/1/2024 - pjhr Likes this wine: 93 Points
Delicious red cherry and cranberry with forest floor notes on the nose and palate with balancing acidity on the long finish.
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1/29/2024 - pjhr Likes this wine: 93 Points
As delicious as the last bottle, but needs time to open.
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12/11/2023 - pjhr Likes this wine: 93 Points
Delicious red cherry and cranberry with forest floor notes on the nose and palate with balancing acidity on the long finish.
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10/21/2023 - Nutty08 wrote: 89 Points
Didn’t love this. Showed some heat and volatility on the nose. Candied red fruit notes with some forest floor notes. Finishes better than it starts. Other liked this more than me.
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