Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
88
/100
Reviews
20
professional
Vintages
1
2008
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88/100
Pinot Noir
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Taster #6969
· Oct 14, 2012
90/100
Probably at peak. Strawberry backbone and some emerging secondary flavors. Balanced.
2008 vintage
Taster #0353
· Nov 24, 2011
89/100
Much better than the last bottle.
2008 vintage
Taster #0353
· Aug 27, 2011
Initially an off smell and taste that dissipates somewhat after being open a few minutes. The wine gets better, but never quite right. I either got a bad bottle, or this is already past its peak and into a surprisingly rapid decline. 81-85
2008 vintage
Taster #9274
· Feb 2, 2011
90/100
Very nice pinot. Sour cherry, vanilla and violets. This might improve with some cellaring, but it was very drinkable right now. Would have scored higher but found the alcohol a little bit much. (Second night: alcohol has taken a back seat and this is drinking beautifully. I'm upgrading from 89 to 90.) Wish I had more!
2008 vintage
Taster #7686
· Nov 25, 2010
85/100
Nothing distinctive. May need more time to open up. Decent legs, that's about it
2008 vintage
Taster #7686
· Nov 12, 2010
89/100
Green vegetable with woodshavings. Cherries evident. Very good and good value
2008 vintage
Taster #4103
· Nov 3, 2010
92/100
Really like this
2008 vintage
Taster #7328
· Oct 15, 2010
92/100
Smells of cedar with some spice and a hint of black cherry. Very smooth taste from beginning to end, fruit-forward and the spice kicks in at about the halfway point. Very long and smooth ending. Wine is one smooth criminal from start to finish. Very good wine considering the cost of the bottle. I will be getting more for storage to see how well they age!
2008 vintage
Taster #0492
· Sep 22, 2010
Dark Cherry flavors predominate the front of the profile and a balanced acidity brings up the rear. There is a pleasant, soft tannic structure all around and the nose has some distinct earth, mushroom and diesel notes to go along with the cherry. Some bitter oak tannins are just a little to prevalent on the finish. For this money, you do not usually get a Pinot Noir that is easily recognizable as Pinot Noir; this is an exception. Well worth …
2008 vintage
Taster #2503
· Aug 28, 2010
89/100
great QPR. big, rich carneros.
2008 vintage
Taster #6440
· Aug 24, 2010
88/100
Really good Pinot. It was balanced , good fruit and nice acidity. For the price, really nothing to complain about. I'd buy it again.
2008 vintage
Taster #5495
· Aug 7, 2010
78/100
Tasted at store. Somewhat bitter and harsh. Lacking fruit. No, even at this price.
2008 vintage
Taster #5209
· Jul 26, 2010
89/100
Translucent ruby garnet in the glass. Tangy/sweet smelling with a slight cinnamon spice on the nose. Medium bodied with tangy red cherry and cranberry fruit. This is a pretty nice Pinot for the money.
2008 vintage
Taster #0060
· Apr 4, 2010
85/100
Pretty plain pinot. Tastes more like a non-complex table wine. The Oyster Bay Pinot is much much nicer & 30% cheaper than this one.
2008 vintage