Regale Winery and Vineyards Pinot Noir O'Neel Vineyard

13.0% abv. Recent auction purchase. Pleasant domestic Pinot, even at 12+ years. More reminiscent of Anderson Valley than RRV. This was quite light with cherry and other red fruit and prominent acidity. Some oak tannin. Fruit may be fading at this point - I wouldn't wait if you have any bottles remaining. Tasted over two days and was best right after opening, as it was fading on the second evening.

nice fruity pinot. Cherry cola-type. Not worth $50, but not bad. A bargain at half the price.

Nose - classic RRV - good minerality, cherry with a hint of cola. Good minerality, tingly cherry, deep, good herb, hint of smoky savoriness, good acid. 92 pts It's nice to come across an RRV Pinot that truly expresses itself. The region used to produce many lovely wines like this. Nowadays almost everybody ruins their wines by picking too late, yielding dark, thick, hot messes.

Winery Tasting: Light style that lacks the fruit I like. It's there, but subtle. Overpriced I think.