Winery - David Bruce
January 19, 2012
appearance: a bit murky, with medium intensity and a ruby color. nose: clean with average intensity, and aromas of red berries, creamy strawberries, and hints of bluberries, and a wet leave/garlic component. palate: medium dryness with low acidity, decent tannins, average body, and flavors of raspberry, plum, tobacco, licorice, and cedar. the length is okay. overall: good color and mouthfeel. it was more closed than i expected it to be. the fruit is a bit bland, and it doesn't really excite me much. i think it would pair well with a variety of foods. overall, i thought it would look better than it does, but it's still decent. i give it an 88.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Bruce’s Sonoma bottling offers rich berry fruit, with leather, cedar, and coffee notes on the nose. Lush on the palate, with opulent black fruit. A tasty finish of great length. A full and juicy wine; really good stuff.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dark berry and spicecake aromas and flavors open into a big, chewy mouthfeel, with concentrated black-cherry fruit. Spicy, rich and juicy, with moderate tannins on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There is an intriguing undercurrent of maple and wheat to the otherwise chunky, woody bouquet. Flavors of black cherry and tea sit atop an oaky, vanilla underlay that also brings with it some coconut.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A heavy charcoal-toast profile doesn’t always work with Pinot Noir, but it’s fine in this chewy, dark offering. Deep cherry fruit, leather and smoked meat accents plus a long, espresso-tinged finish perform harmoniously.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This soft, slightly creamy wine’s berry and cherry aromas and flavors simply lacked life. Though wrapped in smoky oak, and offset by earth, cedar and brown sugar accents, the wine comes off as simple and even a bit dull.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Lovely deep dusty rose and violet aromas open this light and fresh, yet velvety, offering. Cinnamon, mint, chocolate and tobacco accents keep the palate lively, while a ripe, easy feel makes it eminently drinkable. Drink now–2006.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Deep black-cherry fruit with mint and spice notes provide the opening to this serious offering from long-time Pinot master David Bruce. Dusty chocolate and dark cherry flavors, and the slightly grainy mouthfeel lead to the tight but spicy finish. Substantial and with fine texture. Decant before drinking now or hold for 3+ years.
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