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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The panel was unanimous in its ranking of this deep, briary Pinot, one that simply smells great. There’s plenty of cherry, cinnamon, spice and smoke on the bouquet. The flavors are pure and juicy, emphasizing raspberry and cherry below a thin veneer of oak. Cedar, smoke and chocolate mix on the smooth, layered finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Opening saddle-leather, vaguely skunky aromas quickly pass. The lavish oak sits a little heavily on the berry-rhubarb fruit here. Still, an unusual mélange of chalk, vanilla, even mushroom accents peek through. On the tongue, the wine has a full, supple, even slightly chalky feel. Interesting, and tasty, though overtly cedary. If that’s your style, you’ll really enjoy this. Drink now–2008.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There’s good depth to this ripe, structured wine’s solid, cherry fruit core. Woodsy notes, anise and chocolate accents add to its angular appeal. Finishes long, displaying firm, even tannins, wood and cocoa notes. Tasty now, but best 2004–2008.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Saddle leather, soy, violet and cinnamon accents adorn very dark cherry fruit in this handsome red. The smoky oak is strong, and the palate has a peppery, rustic edge, but still the wine has solid appeal. Finishes with juicy fruit, firm tannins and chocolate accents. Drink 2003–2008.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This wine’s tart cranberry-cherry-beet fruit displayed some unusual salty, saddley aromatics. It’s dense and earthy, with a sweet-and-sour quality. Ends with firm tannins, pepper and lemon notes.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Unrelated aromas hit you right off the bat: dill, mint, cinnamon, cedar, vanilla. Together, it’s all a bit strange. In the mouth, cherry fruit comes across a little green, with pronounced herbal notes. The finish is dry, with starching tannins.
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