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93
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2012
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92/100
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94
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Taster #1693
· Apr 14, 2024
Opened and decanted. Strawberry hard candy notes on opening with a sharp finish. Fills out with air pretty quick revealing lush fruit. The finish becomes rounder longer and fuller. Good +
2012 vintage
Taster #1693
· Dec 10, 2023
Opened not decanted. Lovely wine; feminine in style; light cherry and strawberry notes; lightweight in body; starts to firm up with air that sharpens the finish with a harder and drier edge. Excellent
2012 vintage
Taster #7265
· Jul 20, 2021
94/100
Balanced…integrated…interesting. Deep Strawberry kiwi then spice…long finish. Clear and translucent…not over extracted.
2012 vintage
Taster #7265
· Feb 14, 2021
93/100
Burgundian...light color...stewed cranberries, interestingly bitter, raspberries, kiwi....nice/complex. Adept wine makers!
2012 vintage
Taster #0160
· Jul 17, 2020
90/100
Elegant and light but balanced and interesting. Strawberry jam, rhubarb, earth. Paired with grilled trout.
2012 vintage
Taster #6395
· Mar 28, 2020
93/100
Best one yet, enjoyed this, 8 years in has this showing very well
2012 vintage
Taster #0935
· Mar 7, 2020
92/100
Dinner with Friends (Bite Cafe, Chicago) : Courtesy of m/m tlv, served alongside the 2012 Ceritas Hellenthal, and what a contrast in styles. As expected, the WesMar is the more elegant, lighter of the two, displaying cherry, sassafras and a candied wild strawberry note that I really like. Paired nicely with the duck breast.
2012 vintage
Taster #6395
· Apr 29, 2019
92/100
A fairly significant improvement from my last few bottles consumed during the past 3 years. This one captured my attention where the past ones were leaving me thinking something is missing.
2012 vintage
Taster #3998
· Oct 21, 2018
92/100
Consistently satisfying. This followed a 1978 Parducci Cab/Merlot blend I inherited. While that wine was interesting the comfort and joy of an all-time house favorite from WesMar set things right. We’ve been drinking the Hellenthals since the 07 vintage and will always have some in the vault.
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Taster #3792
· Oct 9, 2018
89/100
More enjoyable than previous bottle. Mouthfeel was a bit thicker and more full. Last bottle of Hellenthal.
2012 vintage
Taster #3998
· Jun 20, 2018
92/100
Same as my review of March 16. Such a good wine from great people. I’ll keep ordering the Hellenthal as long as they keep making it.
2012 vintage
Taster #3792
· Apr 24, 2018
87/100
incredible nose of raspberry and cola. palate is just too thin and watery for me to enjoy.
2012 vintage
Taster #3998
· Mar 16, 2018
92/100
Risky Business - tonight’s bottle was one of four bought at auction. Paired with seasoned pork ribs. I feel that these are on a sweet spot right now. The seamless entry and luxurious mouthfeel make me happy all over. Subtle cherry, plum, and cola with a little of that Sonoma Coast Black Tea component. Medium length finish
2012 vintage
Taster #0438
· Dec 25, 2017
93/100
Bright, fresh and tart. Has abundant fruit--Cherry and even raisin. Remains a great find
2012 vintage
Taster #3792
· May 17, 2017
88/100
again, very pretty nose. flowers, raspberries, cola. but just doesnt follow through on the palate at all. i initially thought these would all age well, but they havent really lived up to my expectations.
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Taster #4248
· Apr 3, 2017
92/100
Last one , bummed. This is such a good bottle, fruit is fresh with a some balanced acidity and a great aroma
2012 vintage
Taster #6076
· Feb 22, 2017
93/100
Prior bottle was 13 months ago and this wine has improved and settled down quite nicely in that time. Raspberry, cola, earth and spices on the nose. Medium bodied (13.5% ABV) and with the additional year, has come much more into balance. Shows red raspberry and red cherry upfront but much more restrained, nuanced and smooth as opposed to the prior bottle when the fruit notes were almost lush and brighter as opposed to more balanced. Structure behind is tannin …
2012 vintage
Taster #4997
· Nov 15, 2016
92/100
Drinking beautifully now with more road ahead. Red raspberry and cherry notes. Hint of cola but really nicely integrated. Beautiful nose and color are a precursor to the lovely experience in the glass. Gorgeous Pinot.
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Taster #6503
· Jul 16, 2016
91/100
Similar tasting note to the previous bottle.
2012 vintage
Taster #6503
· Jul 7, 2016
91/100
Red raspberry and spice aromas with silky ripe raspberry and cherry cola flavors with a hint of oak culminating in a tasty finish with a hint of heat.
2012 vintage
Taster #4997
· Jul 4, 2016
92/100
Lighter strawberry rhubarb color. Expressive nose of red cassis and candied red cherries. Choke cherry, cola and red raspberries across the palate. Lovely, silky mouthfeel. Cola notes persist.
2012 vintage
Taster #3792
· Jun 26, 2016
90/100
Pretty purple color. Great raspberry, cherry and cola nose. Palate needs aeration to open up. Good solid structure. Should improve with time.
2012 vintage
Taster #6076
· Jan 16, 2016
93/100
Intense raspberry and floral notes on the nose. Between medium and full bodied with good depth. Rich, but not lush and while it's right on the line of being fruit forward, it's still so young the evolution will carry it away from that style. Red raspberry upfront with blueberry behind and then some nice tart cherry notes towards the finish. Just enough acidity to balance the fruit on the finish and give it length without any drying notes. This is …
2012 vintage
Taster #9576
· Dec 12, 2015
93/100
Find me a better Pinot in California. At one perspective, it's unashamedly California Pinot. Pronounced fruit. But right there with it are beautiful orange peel notes, spices, and beautifully integrated tannins. I'd call it Burgundian but that's unfair. It's just perfect California, Sonoma coast Pinot. Can't wait to enjoy more ever time. Thanks wesmar.
2012 vintage
Taster #5081
· Dec 14, 2014
94/100
Opened this on 12/13 to take to a party, but never made it out of the house. Re-bottled and put back in the cellar overnight, and then consumed after being opened at least 30 hours. This has the customary nose of WM wines, with red fruits and a feminine side. Palate is similar with a bit of pine and earth as well. Beautiful now, but I think this will be even better with a few years under its belt. 94+
2012 vintage