Francis Coppola, Directors Cut Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley

Delicious

I did not like the wine three years ago. So I let the second bottle sit. Good decision, it developed very nice! Add a little time in the glass and we have a very nice pinot.

Light-Med body. Bit too tannic. Old world nose. Cherry & pepper.

Not much leg and a decently bitter/dry after taste. Not sure if the aftertaste is supposed to be this strong and linger.

Rubinrot im Glas. Cranberry, Kirsche, Himbeere, schwarzer Pfeffer und rote Lakritze in der Nase. Im Mund dann rote Beeren, Herzkirsche und süßliche Frucht. Mittlere+ Säure, körperreich und samtige Tannine. Mittellanger(+) Abgang. Ruby-red in color. Cranberry, cherry, raspberry, black pepper, red licorice and vanilla on the nose. Red berries, heart cherry and sweetish fruit on the palate. Medium-plus acid, medium to full-bodied and smooth tannins. Medium-plus finish.

Drank with spaghetti. Not much on the nose due to an overpowering scent of alcohol. Light in color and body. Bright finish. Light, tart cherry notes throughout. A playful wine.

Very nice Pinot. Very balanced, smooth wine.

Rust red in color with a nose of mouth watering berries; mainly strawberries, this wine is balanced, yet a little thin on the finish at first sip. Once it opens up, it is balanced and smooth with no alcohol afterbite. The more I drink, the more I like it from first sip.

Roses, red cherry, cranberry, plum, strawberry and raspberry. - Tasted at winery Feb 2011

Light crisp and bright look that matched the aroma and taste. Deepened the longer it was open, improving through the night. A good Pinot Noir.