Virginia Marie Lambrix Pinot Noir Limited Release Russian River Valley

Virginia Marie Lambrix

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92 /100
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Vintages

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2012 Other 91/100
Pinot Noir
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98
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Taster #7370 · Sep 11, 2020
98/100
So juicy and full of fruit - amazing at this age.
2012 vintage
Taster #5214 · Aug 14, 2019
90/100
Happy hour at Terry's house. served with pizza & hot wings
2012 vintage
Taster #1718 · Apr 16, 2019
91/100
Very nice. Went surprisingly well with daddy special sausage pasta
2012 vintage
Taster #3998 · Nov 30, 2017
90/100
Last bottle. Was far superior to the 2013 Siduri Santa Lucia we had alongside it. The VML was more vibrant and food friendly
2012 vintage
Taster #3998 · Apr 8, 2016
90/100
Pretty much the same impression as when we drank it 05/31/2015 - a big 'ol fruit bomb. This really is a hot mess of sugar, alcohol, and cherries that is hard to put down. From open to 3 hours in there is little change. A party wine similar in style to Belle Glos
2012 vintage
Taster #9986 · Jan 30, 2016
92/100
consistent with notes of 11/18/2015
2012 vintage
Taster #9986 · Dec 18, 2015
92/100
consistent with notes of 11/18/2015
2012 vintage
Taster #9986 · Nov 26, 2015
92/100
consistent with notes of 11/18/2015
2012 vintage
Taster #9986 · Nov 18, 2015
92/100
This is a very strong QPR, IMHO. Yes, it is very fruit forward, but unlike Meiomi, for instance, this comes across with clear cherry and spice notes. Simply, this tastes like a New World Pinot I would expect to pay $40-$50. There is a small candied tone to the fruit that is a little over the top, but otherwise this is a fantastic wine.
2012 vintage
Taster #2612 · Jun 6, 2015
92/100
Totally disagree with the previous review. I'm not a huge fan of Wine Spectator but I think their score of 93 is justified. This is wine was plush and very flavorful. For $23 a bottle it's probably the best value of any wine I've ever seen. Many thanks to The Wine Exchange for promoting this wine.
2012 vintage
Taster #8603 · Jun 6, 2015
91/100
The nose offers deep dark fruit notes. Blackberry and strawberry on the palate, with spice and a hint of cola. There is a firm acidity which is balanced. Could use a little time to integrate and open.
2012 vintage
Taster #3998 · May 31, 2015
90/100
Wine Spectator gave this wine a 93. I just don't see it. This is the type of Pinot Noir that drives the IPOB (In Pursuit of Balance) crowd nuts. The wine was decanted but I snuck a whiff and taste and Bam!- Jolly Rancher Cherry, not a good sign. I like Cali fruit bombs but this struck me as a sweet, sappy mess. An hour later it calmed down significantly and while the jam and alcohol (14.8%) were still evident …
2012 vintage
Taster #5065 · Mar 4, 2015
91/100
Needed a little to open up after the pour, but great flavor after. Let it breathe and it's awesome! Great value. Great wine!
2012 vintage
Taster #3520 · Sep 23, 2014
86/100
Benefitted from being open for a while. Light tannins.
2012 vintage
Taster #8839 · Jun 26, 2014
87/100
A full fruit attack Pinot...which seems to be a thing lately. I can see why this would be a crowd-pleaser. Lots of fruit flavor, but not much balance. I get it. Just not my style.
2012 vintage
Taster #4903 · Apr 27, 2014
89/100
Cassis tobacco and earthy Fruit forward flat finish 1 hr or so to open up
2012 vintage
Taster #3520 · Dec 16, 2013
87/100
fruit-forward
2012 vintage