Skewis Pinot Noir Lingenfelder

Fading but still lovely, drink up!

Nose is still gorgeous, but body has lost much of its fruit - if that's important to you. Certainly still a lovely wine, but the 2008 is showing much better right now, with much more brightness and lush fruit.

dry cherry/red currant, mineral and earth with some minor tobacco and sandalwood; has aged well and is in a good place right now.

purplish burgundy color; darker cherry/currant with earth and mineral backbone; more black than red fruit and still young

Medium red in color with a beautiful nose of red fruit, spice and floral elements. Once again time has benefited as the wine has gained a good bit of weight since I last tried it in May. Red fruit and plum framed by trademark Skewis spicey notes on the finish. The wine is lush and complex but perfectly in balance. It hit its peak after being open about 90 minutes so there is no rush to drink these. This has …

Medium red color, cherry, strawberry and floral notes.

Pinot Days (San Francisco, CA) : 90-93 points.

Brought to pre-Falltacular dinner at Fratello's. Popped and poured. Bright cherry red color. Nose of strawberry, plum, cranberry, and cherry cola with a hint of violets and dried grass. The floral notes become a spicy sandalwood on the palate followed by pure flavors of ripe cherry, black plum, brown spices and toasted almond. Very nice lingering finish. Exceptionally smooth for its age and will only get better with time. Should score in low-90s.