Synthetic cork. Color was deep ruby, a bit darker than normal for a pinot noir. Bouquet was earthy with notes of vanilla and raspberry. Palate was still showing fruit with more raspberry and strawberry. The acidity has faded and tannins are pretty much gone at this point. Still an easy-drinking wine, but sadly a bit past its prime.
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Big nose of fruit, smoked meat... very syrah-like. Huge mouthfeel. The taste is very similar to the nose, like syrah. Moderately long smooth tasty berry finish. It's a fun, big wine, but not very pinot-like.
50+5+11+15+7
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4/25/2013 - yaki wrote: 87 Points
Synthetic cork. Color was deep ruby, a bit darker than normal for a pinot noir. Bouquet was earthy with notes of vanilla and raspberry. Palate was still showing fruit with more raspberry and strawberry. The acidity has faded and tannins are pretty much gone at this point. Still an easy-drinking wine, but sadly a bit past its prime.
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12/4/2010 - pickhardt wrote: 88 Points
Good, but past its prime.
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7/1/2010 - westcoastwannabe wrote: 90 Points
While not as complex as my last bottle, this wine still has a distinctive taste and finish which I really enjoy.
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4/12/2010 - pickhardt wrote: 91 Points
Still really nice, but maybe not as complex and long finished as my prior tasting nearly two years ago.
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9/1/2009 - Blue Shorts wrote: 88 Points
Big nose of fruit, smoked meat... very syrah-like. Huge mouthfeel. The taste is very similar to the nose, like syrah. Moderately long smooth tasty berry finish. It's a fun, big wine, but not very pinot-like.
50+5+11+15+7
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