Porter Creek, Pinot Noir Fiona Hill, Russian River Valley

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Red · Pinot Noir
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LWIN 1347227
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88 /100
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15
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Taster #3995 · Dec 22, 2013
89/100
The nose is rustic and old world. The taste is pretty standard RRV pinot noir dominated by fruit.
2007 vintage
Taster #9235 · Dec 9, 2013
87/100
Nice Burgundy style wine - however, I think the Fiona Hills are much better when young and bright - aging didn't help this wine but it was tasty.
2007 vintage
Taster #6248 · Sep 9, 2013
88/100
Caifornian burgundy- nice fruit, high acidity, high alcohol. Slight complexity with tart cherry finish.
2007 vintage
Taster #8073 · Aug 6, 2012
89/100
Aromas and flavors of fresh black cherry, cola, and some brown spices. Medium body with solid acidity. Moderate length finish. Would make a very nice food wine, maybe with an herb crusted pork loin. Very smooth from start to finish.
2007 vintage
Taster #3175 · Jul 7, 2012
Fruit was faded and there was noticeable brett. Maybe in a down/weird stage, but enjoyed much more in the fall of 2010.
2007 vintage
Taster #9499 · Jul 3, 2012
90/100
Fruit is starting to fade, definitely time to drink this solid Russian River Pinot.
2007 vintage
Taster #8784 · Apr 23, 2012
90/100
Very good. Lighter Pinot. Nice acidity. Pepper on the finish. Tart bright fruit.
2007 vintage
Taster #8784 · Jan 1, 2012
90/100
Nice strawberry color and strawberry on the nose. Bright fruit with acid. Cork was completely saturated, which, considering our last bottle that tasted spoiled, makes me think this run may have had some issues. We will try to drink these sooner rather than later. Of course, your mileage may vary. Drinking well now.
2007 vintage
Taster #8784 · Sep 12, 2011
73/100
Very astringent. We didn't finish this bottle. I think it was spoiled.
2007 vintage
Taster #4365 · Aug 14, 2011
pretty nice cali pinot, i rather enjoyed this
2007 vintage
Taster #5519 · Jul 30, 2011
86/100
Great pinot color, nose is a bit light, as is the fruit.
2007 vintage
Taster #0600 · Jul 11, 2011
80/100
Sadly underwhelming on the second try. Excellent showing at the winery, but fell flat after about 8 months in the cellar. Diluted, lifeless, not able to stand up to much of anything in terms of food. Interesting strawberry note on both the nose and palate, but not much else.
2007 vintage
Taster #2584 · Jun 20, 2011
92/100
Really nice. Good combination of strawberry and pepper with cherry/berry and warm baking spice. Held up over the two days we drank it. I would buy again if PC's shipping wasn't so expensive.
2007 vintage
Taster #8888 · Apr 29, 2011
89/100
Tried this at Bouchon in Napa, we had to pair a wine with Mussels and Duck Neck Sausage. Turned out to be a winner, enough that we tracked down six bottles for home.
2007 vintage
Taster #8073 · Apr 24, 2011
90/100
Soft aromas of red cherry, cranberry, and a little toasted oak. Very silky moutfeel. Drinking very tight right now but may open up with some air. Dry and tannic on the finish.
2007 vintage
Taster #2262 · Mar 14, 2011
92/100
Paired with smothered pork chops and collard greens. Perfecto.
2007 vintage
Taster #3289 · Dec 19, 2010
dry, spice, stone, dark & bright fruit, nice balance & long finish.
2007 vintage
Taster #0600 · Oct 12, 2010
92/100
Tasted @winery (10/12/10): This is a stellar PN. Northern Burgundian in character with dried cherries and earth/truffle notes. Not at all overripened as is often the case with CA PNs (imo). Excellent acidity balance. Wonderfully complex. Like drinking velvet. My favorite of the current lineup at Porter.
2007 vintage