Knez Winery, Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley
Knez Winery · California › Anderson Valley › United States of America
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
90
/100
Reviews
12
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93
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Taster #7291
· Nov 28, 2014
90/100
Underwhelming
2009 vintage
Taster #4069
· May 5, 2014
89/100
A little volatile (not bothersome to me, but noticeable); very good red fruit flavors with precision, but just a shade too much ripeness.
2009 vintage
Taster #3289
· Nov 26, 2013
92/100
Opened for the niner game (winning helps the score too!). Started off with bright fruit flavors. But, then it became quite complex and balanced. After 2 hours it had beautiful, deep blue fruit that I loved. Really good!
2009 vintage
Taster #0780
· Jun 30, 2013
Pop and pour with cedar plank salmon. Nose of ripe red cherries and baking spices, palate darker cherries, a little wood and nutmeg.
2009 vintage
Taster #7264
· Apr 24, 2013
90/100
Light cherry and strawberry on the nose. Light and smooth in the mouth, with a persistent bright cherry finish. This vineyard sits near the top of the eastern ridge of Anderson, where the fruit is exposed to wind stress. A nice effort by Anthony, but I prefer the '10 and '11.
2009 vintage
Taster #4997
· Jan 19, 2013
91/100
Medium red in color and nice bright red fruit. Apparent spice and earth notes within an elegant frame. Moderate acidity that seemed to emerge with a bit of time. Cherry, strawberry and red raspberry with a touch of baking spice. Nice purity of fruit without being overly rich or extracted.
2009 vintage
Taster #4997
· Mar 12, 2012
92/100
Nice medium-bodied and lighter in color Pinot with strawberry flavors buoyed with earth and spice notes. Moderate acidity but nice complexities and lovely pure fruit without being big or extracted at all. Elegant and inviting. A melange of delicate red cherry, red raspberry and strawberry elements with a silky mouthfeel.
2009 vintage
Taster #2548
· Feb 8, 2012
92/100
Wonderful cherry notes. Almost oregon like in it's spicy taste.
2009 vintage
Taster #5824
· Jan 24, 2012
82/100
Bubbles; All upfront; No follow through
2009 vintage
Taster #0321
· Jan 17, 2012
91/100
cloudy velvety color, floral and spice bouquet, the palate shows cranberry, cherry, spice, bubble gum, plum and earth, seems earth-driven, pure, silk textured, layered flavors, food-friendly, bright acidity, nice pairing with a roasted duck, decanted for 3 hours
2009 vintage
Taster #4997
· Jan 4, 2012
92/100
Almost rhubarb in color, very delicate red color. Hints of bright red fruit and spice on the nose. Wild strawberry and subtle cinnamon influences on the palate. Silky mouthfeel. Reminds me a bit of WesMar Pinot's that don't present the saturated color but do deliver the complexity of flavors. Pure fruit profile and elegant in its presentation and palate. Medium to lighter in weight but has the goods in the glass.
2009 vintage
Taster #0236
· Jan 3, 2012
93/100
Very pretty and floral. Intensity of fruit without weight balanced by bright acidity. Very Anthill-Farms like and a very nice look at how you can get fruit intensity without richness.
2009 vintage
Taster #7693
· Dec 31, 2011
90/100
Very light color, almost pinkish. Mouthful is thicker than the color would suggest Taste of strawberries. On first pour the acidity is not there and it's a bit bevy, almost sweet. After a couple hours the acidity picks up and brightens the finish.
2009 vintage