Migration (Duckhorn Vineyards) Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

Migration (Duckhorn Vineyards)

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2009 Other 89/100
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Taster #1807 · Jun 30, 2022
90/100
Still holding up well !! Near peak !! The cork was a dry and broke after over a decade in the bottle, but I managed to get it out cleanly. This balanced Pinot Noir was consumed over two days. Ruby color with minor oxidation, clarity good. Aromas of red raspberry and pomegranate, flavors of red fruit compote, rhubarb with a hint of forest floor and a medium finish. This wine benefited from gentle oxygen since it was much more soft …
2009 vintage
Taster #1807 · Jun 3, 2021
90/100
Still tasting pretty good right now !! The cork was a little dry after over a decade in the bottle, it cracked but I removed it cleanly. This balanced Pinot Noir was consumed over two days. Deep ruby color with no oxidation, clarity medium. Aromas of red raspberry and pomegranate, flavors of red fruit compote, rhubarb with a hint of forest floor and a medium finish. Popped and poured, but this wine benefited from gentle oxygen since it was much …
2009 vintage
Taster #4071 · Aug 26, 2016
90/100
Nice nose and pleasing on the palate.
2009 vintage
Taster #0945 · Dec 25, 2015
89/100
Bramble, brush overtones with black & red cherry. Light to medium body, decent value.
2009 vintage
Taster #4071 · Jul 19, 2015
90/100
This has improved a lot sine the last tasting. There's more of a Burgundian nose and the palate is better structured. I'll see what it's like in another year!
2009 vintage
Taster #5450 · Jun 7, 2015
89/100
black cherry / other black fruit in front, moving into an earthy middle with some spices towards the finish. nice acidity makes this a winner for me
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Taster #4071 · Jun 21, 2014
88/100
I got that initial fizzy feeling on the tongue with first sip again. Then, it was fruit, fruit, fruit on the palate. Not much on the nose. Not quite my style for a Pinot.
2009 vintage
Taster #6079 · Aug 24, 2013
87/100
Last bottle I didn't like. Decided not to wait any longer with my last bottle. I like this much more than the last time I drank it. Rich ripe cherry on the nose with a dash of strawberry. Cherry, cola, and a touch of strawberry on the palate. Smooth, fresh, medium mouthfeel. Just enough acid to taste fresh and juicy, but not to seem too young and exuberant. I'm happy this bottle was better than the last. I'd buy more …
2009 vintage
Taster #6558 · Aug 19, 2013
91/100
Black cherry on the nose. Concentrated black cherry on the palate with underlying smoky tones. Excellent structure and length. Good a couple of years ago and better now.
2009 vintage
Taster #7969 · Aug 15, 2013
88/100
A nice RRV Pinot -- light cherry, hints of earthiness & tea. Very drinkable & food friendly. Not a lot of structure, however, and I'm not sure it'll last until 2018. Drink sooner, rather than later.
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Taster #7391 · May 1, 2013
93/100
Balanced and very integrated.
2009 vintage
Taster #7346 · Mar 10, 2013
89/100
Cherry, pomegranate, dates, black tea leaves, gentle oak, medium body, medium acid. This was very enjoyable and food friendly (far more so than the Goldeneye we put along side it). Really nice texture too.
2009 vintage
Taster #4071 · Feb 21, 2013
88/100
Tasted a little fizzy on the tongue. I'll try it again tomorrow.
2009 vintage
Taster #9750 · Jan 22, 2013
91/100
Nice
2009 vintage
Taster #2612 · Jan 16, 2013
88/100
Clearly not one of my favorites. Too spicy or two much bell peppers. Better the second night, but still, nothing memorable.
2009 vintage
Taster #9487 · Jan 12, 2013
91/100
Very nice pinot. Enjoyed very much indeed with a succession of finger foods, including small profiteroles stuffed with blue cheese and a fresh grape and spanikopita triangles
2009 vintage
Taster #9487 · Jan 1, 2013
91/100
Very nice pinot. Enjoyed very much indeed with a succession of finger foods, including small profiteroles stuffed with blue cheese and a fresh grape and spanikopita triangles
2009 vintage
Taster #5256 · Nov 26, 2012
corked
2009 vintage
Taster #2277 · Nov 23, 2012
84/100
- Purple color with medium forming legs and aromas of raspberry. It's unbalanced and has flavours of raspberry and black pepper with a light/medium body. Angular texture with a medium finish - Not usually disappointed in this one...
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Taster #8091 · Oct 28, 2012
91/100
delicious pinot. strawberry then dark cherry, a little spice. silky finish. like with or with out food.
2009 vintage
Taster #6079 · Sep 28, 2012
85/100
Smells like barnyard. Not a lot else going on right now. Taste is muddled. Started out fresh and bright, now tastes like cherrys that have been left out too long. Hard to tell if this bottle is showing early signs of problems or if the wine is simply too young. Good thing the other bottle is laid down to rest a few years. This one will surely evolve.
2009 vintage
Taster #7969 · Sep 6, 2012
Very disappointed. Aggressive Brett & scorch smell & taste. As Portfolio members, we'll exchange it out. But still sad. Glad we didn't have guests over.
2009 vintage
Taster #6059 · Jul 24, 2012
90/100
Nice cherry, cola, and spice on the nose. In the mouth, great fruit expression of cranberry and cherry cola. Nice balance and more of a cabernet lovers pinot.
2009 vintage
Taster #3236 · Jul 21, 2012
88/100
Nice wine. A little pricy for the bottle though. Enjoyable though.
2009 vintage
Taster #8957 · Jul 21, 2012
91/100
Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Blind Tasting (Our House) : Aromas and flavors of red fruits, cherries, barnyard, and spice. Smooth, balanced, medium-bodied, good acidity, and a medium+ finish
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Taster #4858 · Jul 20, 2012
89/100
Pretty good for $25. Ripe and edgy but not over the top. Good spice elements and overall a nice structure from start to finish.
2009 vintage
Taster #5202 · Jul 8, 2012
85/100
Dark cherries, cedar, leathery B
2009 vintage
Taster #5202 · Oct 3, 2011
85/100
Big fruit, strawberries, coal and spice, smokey oak on the finish. B
2009 vintage