Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
88
/100
Reviews
18
professional
Vintages
1
2008
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88/100
Pinot Noir
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Taster #5872
· Nov 18, 2024
88/100
Still good
2008 vintage
Taster #4347
· Oct 1, 2017
88/100
Decently pleasant but a bit weak on fruit, and over the hill by now. Other bottles were better when younger.
2008 vintage
Taster #2702
· Oct 13, 2016
88/100
Good QPR, perhaps lacks a little acidity for my taste
2008 vintage
Taster #2055
· Jan 12, 2016
Ratings are probably about right. This is still pretty good on pop, if you like fruit bombs you missed the boat, but it has some more interesting nuances now. Dies after a day open though. I'll drink my last bottles soon.
2008 vintage
Taster #3358
· Jun 6, 2013
My last of 5 bottles and my note from 4/2012 must have been from a flawed bottle. While clearly mature and at peak, this wine is still drinking nicely. Excellent with plank grilled Salmon and flavor profile of dark cherry, cola & some earthy elements. 89-90 range.
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Taster #2890
· Mar 11, 2013
90/100
Just awesome...wish I had 3 cases...
2008 vintage
Taster #1999
· Nov 12, 2012
88/100
Bright, shiny clear ruby red. Pinot funk nose, sweet cherries, some cola. Overall a tad sweet on the palate, no tannins and a touch off balance. Must be the lack of acidity. Nice but lacking a bit. 88
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Taster #8237
· Aug 14, 2012
91/100
Hey, this is _really good_. As with previous bottles, bright ruby color, ethereal sheen to the translucence, lithe body. Enticing aromas -- first, spice and forest, then, summer flowers and bursting ripe berries. The first sip opens right up into blueberries, raspberries, and crisply defined cherry undertones, lingering finish. One of the best QPR in my cellar. Well done, Chad!
2008 vintage
Taster #7389
· Aug 12, 2012
83/100
The last of my 2008s and based on this bottle, I'm happy I didn't wait to consume the others. It seems to be showing signs of the end and encourages me to tap in to the 2009s sooner rather than later. Still sharp red fruit mixed with a only a hint of tannin. It's coming across with a little too much cough syrupy fruit.
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Taster #3358
· Apr 29, 2012
74/100
Wine has gone downhill fom prior tastings. Drink now if you have any left - brown sugar attack now.
2008 vintage
Taster #5267
· Apr 13, 2012
83/100
Nice nose of cherry, spice and earth. For me, the palate is incredibly sweet, like sweet cherry juice, with nothing to balance it. I can see where many would like it, but I'm not a fan.
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Taster #8237
· Feb 26, 2012
91/100
Charming Chad. Consistent with precious tasting notes. Always a palate pleaser and consistently among the top QPR values in my cellar.
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Taster #0923
· Oct 11, 2011
88/100
Consistent from before - I don't think this is getting better, but I was so pleased to find a "surprise bottle" in the cellar that it made it consistent with previous notes. Light cherry with a medium finish - great for the money.
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Taster #7786
· Oct 2, 2011
Great Pinot for the price. This is the real deal, not overly fortified with Syrah as many others are at this price range.
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Taster #8237
· Oct 2, 2011
92/100
Luscious. 2 hour decant. Gorgeous aromas of blueberries, blackberries and strawberries on the nose, with strong ruby legs in the glass. Great balance of fruit compote with muted tannins on the palate. Chad just keeps getting better and better with time in the cellar. A QPR grand slam!
2008 vintage
Taster #8237
· Jun 16, 2011
91/100
Killer QPR. Cherries and spice and everything nice. Every bottle keeps getting better with age adding luscious complexity and layers of depth you wouldn't expect from the bright red, light body of this Pinot noir. Chad is rad!
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Taster #3785
· May 20, 2011
89/100
So distressed to get to my last bottle of the '08 chad. It's been a wonderful ride through the case. And I've refused, on principle, to take on the '09, since it comes from some completely different vineyard(s). Lovely red color, light bodied. Fragrant with cherry and spices and underbrush. Good balance of fruit and acidity. all for just $16.
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Taster #7166
· Apr 30, 2011
91/100
needs another year and aeration, but will be greater
2008 vintage
Taster #0923
· Apr 22, 2011
88/100
Takes a bit to wake up. Very good qpr, wonder what this one is?
2008 vintage
Taster #3358
· Apr 11, 2011
Consistent with prior notes - needs air. 89+
2008 vintage
Taster #7159
· Feb 27, 2011
Suggest a 2 hour decant. A little sharp. Really just okay.
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Taster #8237
· Feb 3, 2011
91/100
Wow, this is amazingly excellent, especially for the price. One of the very best QPR in my cellar. Classic Pinot Noir look, aroma, and palate. Brilliant effort by Chad.
2008 vintage
Taster #6148
· Nov 25, 2010
Consistent notes. I don't think this is one to age, enjoyable now.
2008 vintage
Taster #6148
· Nov 18, 2010
90/100
Open and decanted about 2 hours by now. Drinking nicely. Nose has a yeasty/fried food quality. Palate is soft with plum and berry flavors, a little sour on the finish but with some fruit too. Tannins? not much. Very good for the price point
2008 vintage
Taster #3358
· Oct 20, 2010
Consistent with prior note - needs airtime to sing (87 if pop & pour).
2008 vintage