Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
89
/100
Reviews
12
professional
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2006
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89/100
Pinot Noir
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Taster #3019
· Feb 22, 2013
90/100
Wonderful Santa Barbara pinot. I can't believe that this is still drinking so well. Needs 30-45 minutes to open up. Very Pinot-like earthy elements. Did not detect heat or much cherry influence. Very balanced, with a very good mid-palate and finish. There is a lot going on here and everything about this wine says "have a great time".
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Taster #1846
· Feb 28, 2012
- It's overly acidic. Round texture.
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Taster #5262
· Jan 20, 2012
89/100
Drinking well, but should go another several years at least. Showing a more earthy, herby side with some mushroomy funk. Fresh, med/high acidity on palate. Red fruits on the palate, though floral aromas are there as well. Mid-weight, nice finish showing some well-integrated oak. Thoroughly balanced and elegant. Cola flavor and a bit of heat do stick out a bit at times, but a minor nit on that. Needed about 30 minutes to open up with decant.
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Taster #4545
· Sep 11, 2011
This opened with some very interesting notes of damp forest floor and sauteed ‘shrooms, fresh-picked cherry, mom’s herb and spice rack next to the sink, and a mysterious and penetrating smell I still can’t put my finger on. The Roessler was quite effusive on the palate, but not exactly focused. It continued its raspy expression of the spice rack on the palate, and even chimed in with notes of cedar and clove, buried in the lingering notes of red fruit …
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Taster #3084
· May 4, 2011
89/100
Palate: earthy tones, balanced fruits but highly pronounced tannins. this is not a soft pinot noir. coffee and caramel hints on a long finish
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Taster #3019
· Feb 11, 2011
89/100
Absolutely recommend, great dinner wine. Give it a little time to open up, nice bouquet, layers of fruit, earthy, nice mouth feel.
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Taster #9104
· Sep 9, 2010
Rosh Hossanah dinner with stuffed turkey breast. Enjoyed by all.
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Taster #9104
· Aug 20, 2010
Friday night at home - prep for the Saturday MHS Football BBQ. Just ok - not great. Had it with some pasta with tuna and shaved cheese.
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Taster #3715
· Aug 2, 2010
90/100
Cherries, smoke, spice, mossy earth, sage, and a hint of game on the nose. Medium to full bodied with a savory flavor profile on the palate with a soft core of firm acidity that, and a spicy cocoa finish with beautiful finesse.
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Taster #6391
· Jun 23, 2010
Nice amount of smokiness/herbiness/earthiness for a cali pinot. When that stuff is present to balance out the nice cherry flavors and touch of acid, it makes for a nicely balanced bottle of wine.
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Taster #1953
· Mar 21, 2010
90/100
tasted with Flip, Ken, Danielle and Roy. Enjoyed all around. earth, red berries and with some bing cherry on the finish. velvety, long finish. drinking very well right now. 90+
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Taster #4477
· Mar 8, 2010
86/100
Intense cherry/raspberry nose with silky smooth mouthfeel giving way to light vanilla on finish.
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Taster #9797
· Nov 24, 2009
Quite nice. Fruity yet earthy. Wine kept opening up with time. There was one rather unusual but very nice bery flavour I couldn't place.
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Taster #1953
· Sep 15, 2009
90/100
great wine. 30 min of air helped, earthy, funky, subtle fruit. silky tannins, great finish. 90+
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Taster #9268
· Jun 17, 2009
90/100
nice bouquet, silky in the mouth - fruity with some complexity, new world for sure-
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Taster #4025
· Apr 23, 2009
91/100
very nice wine. Bright red fruit, cherries, cherries, fruit. Yummy. Balanced. Enjoyable. Fruit. Enjoy this wine. As good as other more expensive pinot noir.
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Taster #3781
· Apr 10, 2009
Jean really enjoyed it because it had the "smell she likes": Remember it having black sherry, cola, hint of herbs and maybe some clove on nose. Very well balanced, well made Pinot Noir and a good value. Would get again.
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Taster #2428
· Feb 27, 2009
87/100
bing cherries and a moderate finish. Nice but nothing spectacular
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Taster #8397
· Feb 14, 2009
87/100
Open a day a ahead, and it's not bad. Fruity, unstructured and off tasting on opening. Nice round mouth feel on day two.
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Taster #1693
· Aug 24, 2008
Family Winemakers San Francisco (Fort Mason San Francisco) : Tasted at the Family Winemakers in SF. Quick notes: low acidity with dark nutty tastes and a dry finish. Fair.
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