Kind a loosely goosie this vintage, Candied fruit and not complicated.. Almost trying to be the crowd pleaser…not a good thing. Past vintages have been much more focused and fun to drink. Disappointing for such a old shoe producer. Rebuy in a serious pinch
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Retail $27. Moderate bottle (611g). DIAM10 closure. A blend from primarily two counties (Sonoma and Monterey Counties with a smidge from Santa Barbara County thrown in). Fairly dark in the glass with some red and dark fruit on the nose. The palate is perfectly pleasant with decent fruit, balancing acidity, and a touch of intrigue. Look, this is not a world-beater but then neither is the price. Very Good. 88 Points.
Pinot Noir from multiple appellations in California. New oak is heavy-handed, the fruit is jammy, the site expression is non-existent. Reasonably priced but this wine has no real "standout" quality.
Edit: much better experience two days after opening.
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2/4/2024 - wino121 wrote: 88 Points
Kind a loosely goosie this vintage,
Candied fruit and not complicated..
Almost trying to be the crowd pleaser…not a good thing.
Past vintages have been much more focused and fun to drink.
Disappointing for such a old shoe producer.
Rebuy in a serious pinch
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1/9/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 88 Points
Retail $27. Moderate bottle (611g). DIAM10 closure. A blend from primarily two counties (Sonoma and Monterey Counties with a smidge from Santa Barbara County thrown in). Fairly dark in the glass with some red and dark fruit on the nose. The palate is perfectly pleasant with decent fruit, balancing acidity, and a touch of intrigue. Look, this is not a world-beater but then neither is the price. Very Good. 88 Points.
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9/29/2023 - c.roy90 Does not like this wine: 89 Points
Pinot Noir from multiple appellations in California. New oak is heavy-handed, the fruit is jammy, the site expression is non-existent.
Reasonably priced but this wine has no real "standout" quality.
Edit: much better experience two days after opening.
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