Pali Wine Co., Momtazi Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

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LWIN 1816334
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90 /100
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23
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Taster #8651 · Apr 23, 2018
Gone to vinegar, alas.
2007 vintage
Taster #1624 · Aug 1, 2015
89/100
sweet cherries and berries finishes with a bit of cola.
2007 vintage
Taster #8674 · Nov 28, 2013
92/100
2007 CA Pinot Noir Horizontal
2007 vintage
Taster #1681 · Jan 7, 2013
75/100
Not my style; big, in your face and bold, heavyweight, finishing very tannic; little to like IMHO; many others thought much more of this in a blind tasting.
2007 vintage
Taster #7291 · May 14, 2012
90/100
Nice, but more simple than I remember/expected.
2007 vintage
Taster #8237 · Dec 21, 2011
92/100
I couldn't keep my mind -- or my hands -- off Pali. I was going to save this last bottle, age it and cherish it in about a year. No chance. The bright ruby, seductive nose, and luxuriant palate just called to me. I gave in. And I'm thrilled that I did. What a triumph of a Pinot noir!
2007 vintage
Taster #8237 · Dec 17, 2011
92/100
Bad winter cold? Seek solace with a Pali.
2007 vintage
Taster #8237 · Oct 21, 2011
92/100
Classic California Pinot Noir that is absolutely outstanding in every way. Highly recommended, without reservations.
2007 vintage
Taster #8237 · Sep 22, 2011
92/100
Oh, Pali of mine! Consistent with previous note, this is a winner!,
2007 vintage
Taster #8237 · Aug 31, 2011
92/100
Wow. That's what I said when I opened this bottle. This has improved incdredibly over the last quarter. Dark indigo, with medium body and super legs. Spectacular aromas of cherry cobbler and strawberry jam from Nimble Hill. Sophisticated palate of summer berry compote mellowed with fine oak and luxuriant tannins. What a treasure.
2007 vintage
Taster #2612 · May 28, 2011
90/100
Beautiful color and aroma and smooth and silky. Looking forward to my two bottles of the 2008 Durell which scored 95 on the Wine Spectator scale.
2007 vintage
Taster #8237 · May 17, 2011
88/100
Bright, light, subtle, but simple. I had high expectations, and those this is quite good, it did not live up to them. Yet. C'est la vin.
2007 vintage
Taster #7291 · Jan 2, 2011
90/100
Not as impressive as the first bottle. A bit of smokiness.
2007 vintage
Taster #8981 · Dec 30, 2010
91/100
Surprising stuff. Nice smoky bright cherries on the nose and the palate. The cherries battle in the mouth alternating nicely between sweet and tart. Medium finish has the cherry tastes mingling with a hint of strawberry. Not bad for screw cap.
2007 vintage
Taster #7291 · Dec 6, 2010
91/100
Very nice
2007 vintage
Taster #2659 · Nov 13, 2010
87/100
Pinot Days 2010 (Navy Pier - Chicago, IL) : Spicy and a little hot on the finish.
2007 vintage
Taster #8724 · Oct 17, 2010
This Pinot nail fromthe famous Durell Vineyard in the Sonoma coast region. Dark, rie and lsh, with blackberry flavors. Ample oak nuances from 10 months of 50% new French Oak and only 13.6% alcohol! Full-bodied and concentrated. This Durell vineyard fruit is very sought after - the Kistler Durell is almost impossible to get. Very full rich cherries with a deep earthy component. Durell is one of those "things" that Pinotholics seek out. Very limited.
2007 vintage
Taster #8674 · Aug 16, 2010
92/100
Deep, penetrating and generous, with brilliant fruit representation that bursts with vivid black cherry, plum, wild berry and raspberry pie. This Durell Pinot also boasts cassis, anise and pine on the trail end. This wine has great balance and finesse. Cherry cola comes to mind as all the layers fold in together on a long and terrific finish. This is CA Pinot is noteworthy, and a great example of this varietal.
2007 vintage
Taster #0161 · Jul 8, 2010
94/100
This is an outstanding pinot noir - medium to full bodied with dark cherry fruit and a long and balanced finish. Really surprising quality
2007 vintage
Taster #4615 · May 31, 2010
89/100
Pop and pour. Garnet in color. Nose of raspberries, black cherries, plum, leather and smoked bacon. Palate is simple with black cherries and spice with a little heat.
2007 vintage
Taster #6134 · Nov 14, 2009
91/100
Chicago Pinot Days-2009 (Navy Pier, Chicago IL) : nose: big and bold nose of black cherries, dark berries, raspberries, and bits of anise taste: Bold and rich, but balanced full feel with tones of dark spices, raspberries, black cherries, and dark berry tones overall: A real big pinot. It holds the bigness fairly well with real good depth and rich dark tones
2007 vintage
Taster #2659 · Nov 13, 2009
91/100
Pinot Days 2009 (Navy Pier - Chicago, IL) : Nice funky wine. Medium light bodied with excellent focused acidity.
2007 vintage
Taster #4278 · Jul 29, 2009
90/100
Red cherry, strawberry, subtle spice, nice finish.
2007 vintage
Taster #4278 · Dec 1, 2008
90/100
Plum and red cherry with cinnamon spice.
2007 vintage
Taster #7017 · Nov 27, 2008
87/100
Twisted open to have with the bird and all the fixin's. Has some smoky elements at first. Crisp pink grapefruit flavor with raspberries and - what is that I taste? - pomegranate. Yes, pomegranate. The acidity calls for food. Did not stand up well to sipping on its own.
2007 vintage