August Briggs Pinot Meunier

Meeting of Minds OG Crew (Craig's Place) : Popped and poured; consumed over a four hour period. This bottle had a hefty amount of funk on the first pour...and I liked it. I guess I was expecting something a bit more fruit forward...you know, approachable for the masses. This was not that wine on this day. While a good amount of fruit was certainly present and while it's likely that one would not mistaken it for an old world version …

Big pinot. More alcohol than I like though

probably a touch over the hill, notes of vanilla, strawberries and cream on the nose similar on the palate but with little to no acidity or backbone to the wine

Beautiful. Had the 2007 last night and was very disappointed - maybe bad bottle. This one was soft and had a flowery nose. I don't think this gets any better.

Wow, truly a tribute to this rare single-varietal bottling. Dark garnet-purple, clear rim with aromas of smoky blackberry compote, which carry to the palate with a rich, fruity entry of blackberry/blueberry cobbler, supported with smokey, leathery undertones and a creamy mouthfeel. This grape lacks noir-typical acidity, but layers of mushroom and forest floor show through. Delightful, a long finish, and delicious varietal tones make this a stellar pick. Exotic and delicious.

Extremely light in color with almost no tannins, bright red fruits, some floral notes and a hint of strawberry. High acidity. A good effort for a Napa version of this grape. Came across as lower than its stated 14.1% alcohol. Wasn't built for cellaring. Drink now.

- Crimsom color.

Bold Pinot. Smells of dark fruit. Tastes of strawberry, cherry and spice.