Buena Vista Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard Series Ramal Vineyard Dijon Clones

Buena Vista

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2005 Other 90/100
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Taster #2015 · Dec 16, 2018
92/100
Hard to believe how well this wine has held up, still cherry forward though less bright than when it was younger...cork was solid, in the glass it’s showing a little color change, though less than I expected...nose had some age to it, less perfume than when young for sure...but on the palate the fruit still leads and finishes...I really enjoy it as it’s tasting now...wish they still made’em like they used to :-))
2005 vintage
Taster #9797 · May 30, 2016
Very nice. At 11 years old this is in a great spot. Cola, earth, red fruit, dust, and tannins are nicely integrated. Fruit was still a bit sweet, so this wasn't the best pairing with rib steak, but a delicious wine.
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Taster #8691 · Nov 19, 2014
90/100
Drinking really good. Age has integrated the wine wonderfully. This is what a pinot aged well should taste like.
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Taster #9797 · Aug 1, 2014
Earth, cherries, herbs, raspberries. Delicious, and with a nice weight to it - perfectly medium bodied. The finish is ever so slightly sweet with fruit while the tannins are resolved. Acid structure is great. Nice dose of the Carneros version of cola also.
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Taster #5924 · Dec 31, 2013
85/100
Little past it's prime. But still good.
2005 vintage
Taster #1520 · Nov 20, 2012
88/100
This bottle was not a great as earlier bottle. Didn't get as much earth in nose or palate. Would have benefited from opening up.
2005 vintage
Taster #7938 · Oct 22, 2012
93/100
Better than last time. Tight, flavourful. This stuff cellars seriously well, and if Wkdpanda says it needs nearly 2 hours to get seriously good, then there is indeed legs in this stuff. Back to status as one of my favourite CA Pinots Noirs!
2005 vintage
Taster #8691 · Jul 22, 2012
90/100
Initially very tight. Guests first thought it wasn't good. Took 45 min to open up, with another hour and people were shocked at the change. Good nose after opening up, notes of berry and tobacco with a good finish leaving you want more. The Ramal vineyards are so much better than what B. Vista sells mass market.
2005 vintage
Taster #7938 · Mar 10, 2012
91/100
Takes half an hour for the nose to arrive, and then another hour for it to open up properly. Even now, nearly tw hours in I'm going to keep half the bottle til tomorrow to see if it's going to improve then! Penty of acid, and the nose is wonderfully deep, dark, with cola, earth and mushroom notes over dark red fruit. Layered, with fine waved of minerality ont he mid-alate and a kong mouthwatering finish. Not the fruit intensity …
2005 vintage
Taster #1520 · Feb 15, 2012
91/100
Lovely pinot. Nice combination of fruit and earthy aroma. Snoman's 2010 TN similar to my experience. I don't think I'd risk aging that much longer.
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Taster #8677 · Sep 5, 2011
90/100
Fragrant nose with black cherries, vanilla, forest. A touch of heat as well. Palate sweet and smooth with good concentration of cherry fruit, cranberry, nutmeg, with some good minerality. Finish is very solid with great acidity. Not as good as the previously tasted 828 clone.
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Taster #8073 · Feb 3, 2011
89/100
Exciting aromas of dried cherry, cola, and cranberry. Similar flavors on the palate with good intensity. The depth of the flavor comes out on the finish. ($17)
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Taster #7938 · Nov 17, 2010
95/100
Fine wine, should with a couple of more years be even btter than the 03. A respected friend says it's a but like Premier, or even Grand Cru Burgundy at half the price, though this may be overenthusiasm. Yet it's really that good, I think... have to age it a while more to know for certain. Quite possible you could age this for a decade or considerably more. Complex, rich without being heavy or overripe or overoaked! Brilliant delicate complex …
2005 vintage
Taster #6649 · Jun 7, 2010
90/100
Beautiful dark ruby/garnet in glass, nose of rich red fruit and some loam. Wonderfully rich palate, explosive red/dark cherry & strawberry fruit, long finish. This is mature now, noticed some dropoff in acidity and tannic struture, but fruit hasn't faded a bit, so I'd drink 'em up now....won't be improving much over time. Very enjoyable.
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Taster #4025 · Jan 10, 2010
89/100
Nice wine...some cherry notes...what you would expect at this price point.
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Taster #4839 · Jan 9, 2010
91/100
Nice and full, opened up after a half hour.
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Taster #4530 · Nov 15, 2009
90/100
Light body, but complex, with a terrific finish
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Taster #0211 · Sep 8, 2009
90/100
A perfect pinot noir with pan seared tuna. Rich fruit. Long finish. Ahhhhh. I need to buy more...
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Taster #6649 · Feb 1, 2009
92/100
Terrific example. Rich nose of strawberries and black fruit, followed by palate of creamy, yet layered flavors. Long finish.
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Taster #6300 · Jan 1, 2009
88/100
Purchased this at the winery 6 months ago. Chilled to 58 degrees and decanted for 30 mins. Wine has mellowed, bouquet is light - red current and herbs. On the palate is smooth red currant and tart strawberry, becomes cream like before transitioning to an earthy finish. Acidity is well balanced. Would have rated higher if there was more to the bouquet. Nice pinot.
2005 vintage
Taster #2659 · Nov 28, 2008
89/100
Light fruit. Strawberries, raspberries with some nice bubble gum and cotton candy aromas. The palate is lush and laced with a funky but enjoyable finish that is light in body, light tannins with delicate alcohol and acidity.
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Taster #4533 · Jul 31, 2008
90/100
Still very young and it won't give you much if you just pop and pour. No fruit and fairly bland at first but the fruit starts to come out after an hour or so. Only had half the bottle on day 1, then popped into the fridge and didn't get to open again until day 3. It was a completely different wine then. Just an explosion of red fruit mixed with some nice dust. Really enjoyable. Will definitely reward you …
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Taster #2950 · Nov 13, 2007
89/100
Smoky with Marachino cherry notes.
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Taster #2888 · May 24, 2007
88/100
Very well balanced. Excellent with P.F. Chang mongolian beef.
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Taster #5824 · May 20, 2007
86/100
Soft nose; Simple; Not bad; 4-10-15-7
2005 vintage