A densely dark hue for a Pinot with aromas of savory spices laced with dark fruit, berries, strawberry hints above the rim,
Palate--Respectable first impression with a sudden burst of big fleshy fruit which I surmise is a result of the warming up of the wine from cellar temp even as it is in my mouth. A slightly smokey edge at the front on my second quaff, with a cherry-ish touch at the rear.
This is an unusual Pinot right out of the gate. It's a "sourced" California Pinot which has me a bit baffled. It is a really well made wine, but again, not the least bit characteristic of what I am used to for California Pinot. I paid a ridiculous $8 for this $17 wine marked down.
Aged 5 yers already I suspect this will be drinking well over the next 5 years so raise a glass!
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