Talisman, Thorn Ridge Pinot Noir, Napa Valley

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LWIN 1759970
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89 /100
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11
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Taster #2038 · May 9, 2013
90/100
In split, mellowing, drink up soon
2005 vintage
Taster #7115 · Jul 27, 2012
92/100
Still drinking well. At bit past it's prime but very enjoyable non-the-less.
2001 vintage
Taster #2302 · Mar 3, 2012
93/100
While still full of cherries the wine has mellowed and was very earthy, especially in the first half hour after opening. Deep rich color, medium weight. paired with mushroom risotto and has enough body and complexity to carry on after the meal is over.
2005 vintage
Taster #7438 · Mar 2, 2011
73/100
drank a few months back..not impressive given the $. Hawk Hill vineyard was way better
2005 vintage
Taster #5089 · Dec 19, 2010
Yes.. and that is how you make Pinot
2005 vintage
Taster #6134 · Nov 15, 2008
90/100
Chicago Pinot Days-2008 (Navy Pier, Chicago IL) : nose: very candied and perfumy with red cherries, raspberries, and lots of red currants underneath. Fairly big and candied nose, but there is a balance to it taste: rich tones of red cherries, wild strawberries, red currants, and raspberries. Medium/Full bodied with good weight overall: Very rich and sweet in that candied pinot style. A lot of body on the palate, but it still move and transitions fairly well, but there is …
2005 vintage
Taster #0935 · Nov 15, 2008
86/100
Pinot Days Chicago (Navy Pier, Chicago) : Baked cherry and red fruit tones. A bit hot, something reminiscent of a Zin.
2005 vintage
Taster #2546 · Oct 26, 2008
88/100
Pinot on the River Tastings; 10/25/2008-10/26/2008 (Russian River Valley Winery) : Robust spicy cherry nose; spicy, tart red fruit and baking spice palate; medium finish
2005 vintage
Taster #1450 · Sep 10, 2008
90/100
Dark with loads of currant and berry fruit. Very nicely textured, though the finish is marred by some alcoholic heat.
2005 vintage
Taster #8570 · Jun 29, 2008
90/100
nose - rose petal, oak. No other notes taken but scored and it seems I liked it.
2005 vintage
Taster #9104 · Mar 21, 2008
Dinner with John and Linda - angel hair with tomato cream sacuse and shrimp. Drank the remaining '01 Cali Pinots - Talisman Thorn and Arcadian - Gary's. Talisman enjoyed much more by everyone.
2001 vintage
Taster #9104 · Sep 9, 2007
Sunday night at home - late return from far western NJ for Danny's first soccer match of the season - a 6-0 win! Cod with salad and corn (sausage and turkey burgers for the kids - though they only ate the sausage). Wine was very nice - finished the bottle with surprising ease - for a Sunday night.
2001 vintage
Taster #9104 · May 10, 2007
Thursday night - got home when it was still light - and decided to open this bottle. Good idea! A beautiful - pale rose color in the glass - wonderful strawberry and red fruit. Started drinking it at cellar temp and it got better as it warmed.
2001 vintage
Taster #9104 · Sep 15, 2006
Friday night - home alone. Jill out at a "carbo dinner" for the sprint tri-athalon. Danny and I had leftovers - pizza, baked ziti and chicken. Nice wine at cellar temp - needed a little warming up.
2001 vintage
Taster #7430 · Feb 23, 2006
92/100
Rich, deep, dark fruit, with an elegant new oak core that is slightly shiny right now but will integrate well. Like a big Burgundy from a warm year. 50+5+12+16+9=92
2001 vintage
Taster #5735 · Apr 22, 2005
94/100
Scott Rich has crafted a fantastic pinot in the burgundian style. well balanced across the board with nice red and dark stone fruits, good body, velvety, wonderful!
2001 vintage