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90
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2012
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90/100
Pinot Noir
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Taster #4204
· May 15, 2021
92/100
I found this wine to be surprisingly good- decided to open it as per CT it was noted to be past it's prime drinking years and greatly enjoyed it.
2012 vintage
Taster #9404
· Dec 22, 2019
91/100
Delightful Pinot. Not terrible complex but it is drinking very well. Smooth with fruit fading to earthy flavors. I’ll look to procure more.
2012 vintage
Taster #7847
· Nov 1, 2019
91/100
Red fruit nose very clean and new world, zero burgundy barnyard. Lovely spicy finish with currant and cherry notes. Yes I really like the finish. Paired beautifully with roasted chicken as well as a creamy butternut squash soup. Maybe just a tad too much acid but otherwise just wonderful.
2012 vintage
Taster #3963
· Dec 20, 2018
93/100
Delicious. Drinking in a perfect place right now. Weighty, yet elegant.
2012 vintage
Taster #1217
· Aug 3, 2017
91/100
Now is the time - to drink this wine!
2012 vintage
Taster #3772
· Jan 13, 2017
92/100
Burgundy color. Raspberry on the nose. Red raspberry, cherry and cola with spice on the palate. Light medium body and quite smooth. A nice spicy and red berry finish. This is excellent.
2012 vintage
Taster #3792
· Mar 13, 2016
92/100
So this was weird. Thought this was my last 2012 Gary Farrell Chardonnay Russian River Selection, but it was actually a Pinot Noir. Same appellation and "selection". First glass was terrible. Honestly had one 3 oz pour and didn't want any more. Corked and fridged and had another glass or two 2 days later. Was actually better. Traveled for a few days and tried again - it was way better. By the 8th night (fridged in re-corked bottle) it was …
2012 vintage
Taster #6194
· Mar 1, 2016
91/100
Perfect time to drink. Red currant, cherry, cassis, a bit of smoke, and a hint of spice. A very enjoyable, very typical Russian River pinot noir.
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Taster #8212
· Feb 22, 2016
90/100
Liked it but was not love
2012 vintage
Taster #7535
· Jan 25, 2016
90/100
Aroma: brown spices, wet dog Palate: slight acidity, smooth, cherry, bitter spice, heavy
2012 vintage
Taster #8873
· Jan 9, 2016
90/100
Medium tannins with more structure than a typical Pinot. Nose of cherries. Long finish
2012 vintage
Taster #8896
· Dec 25, 2015
Tasted as a candidate for a red wine stew. Medium ruby. Wood, cherries, and cola. Fairly sweet red fruit, good texture, slightly astringent acidity at the end. Wouldn't buy to drink, but should work well for this purpose.
2012 vintage
Taster #9608
· Nov 10, 2015
90/100
Medium ruby, slow moving visocu s legs @14.1% abv. Medium(-) fragrant aromas of raspberries, red berries with a leathery/sous bois undertone. Dry, medium(+) acidity, medium(-) tannin, medium alcohol and medium(-)-medium body. Medium flavors of raspberries, bing cherries, red berries, peppery notes in aftertaste laced with savory traces. Good length focused and well-defined tart finish featuring beautiful tannins with mocha notes. Well-crafted medium complex PN.
2012 vintage
Taster #6962
· Oct 21, 2015
90/100
Very smooth Pinot.
2012 vintage
Taster #4647
· Jul 28, 2015
Suave with deep fruit and a somewhat dark profile. Full of class if not complexity. Concentrated but not overly juicy or sweet, full of RRV soy and earth. Good dark smoky finish. Very good.
2012 vintage
Taster #2523
· May 31, 2015
90/100
Nice pinot nose; plush cherry and red fruit on palette. High acid (too high?), some of that colaish flavor that personally, I do not like. Spice. Medium body, some oak on this wine, long finish. I've seen others describing earthy notes, I am not getting that at all on the palette (maybe some earth on the nose).
2012 vintage
Taster #2250
· Mar 5, 2015
80/100
A disgrace to the name. Sharp, tannic, and lacking complexity.
2012 vintage
Taster #2159
· Mar 1, 2015
91/100
This medium ruby wine offers an olfactory mix of layered red fruit, accented by cola, allspice and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, vibrantly acidic and with nicely integrated alcohol (listed as 14.1%), it delivers a payload of spicy wild berry fruit which is framed with medium-weight, silky tannins. The flavors build in the middle and the tart finish is lengthy. This Pinot's fresh acidity makes it a perfect match with pork tenderloin or similar fare. Drink now-2020.
2012 vintage
Taster #0912
· Feb 12, 2015
91/100
Classic RRV pinot in with dark cherry, root beer and spice. Concentrated medium rich fruit is well paired with freshness and juicy acidity. Overall impression is a medium weight and flavorful pinot. Long finish.
2012 vintage
Taster #3792
· Nov 7, 2014
90/100
Kistler-like. Full rich new world style. Nice balance. Well made.
2012 vintage
Taster #2546
· Nov 5, 2014
92/100
Dark ruby color; ripe raspberry, raspberry puree, dried berry, black cherry nose; tasty, poised, juicy, tart black cherry, black raspberry puree palate with good balancing acidity; medium-plus finish (14.1% alcohol)
2012 vintage