Cherry cola, fresh thyme, portobello, tar, cherry
Cherry cola, fresh thyme, portobello, tar, cherry
Jan 15th, 2018Bay leaves, fresh thyme, dried strawberry, cigar box, mushroom, cherry cola on finish
Bay leaves, fresh thyme, dried strawberry, cigar box, mushroom, cherry cola on finish
Jan 15th, 2018
Sample. Very light garnet red. Layered nose with rose petals, wet rainforest, light brown sugar, red cherries, crayons, and a light burnt note. Smooth tannins (5/10) and medium bodied. Lighter red fruits, ripe strawberries, and wet river stones. Bright and crisp. Solid acidity and structure with medium finish. With a little more bottle age this will develop some more power. Drink till 2022.
Sample. Very light garnet red. Layered nose with rose petals, wet rainforest, light brown sugar, red cherries, crayons, and a light burnt note. Smooth tannins (5/10) and medium bodied. Lighter red fruits, ripe strawberries, and wet river stones. Bright and crisp. Solid acidity and structure with medium finish. With a little more bottle age this will develop some more power. Drink till 2022.
1 person found it helpfulJan 18th, 2017
89 points, Wine Enthusiast: The 2009 vintage for Mendocino Pinot Noir is considered a standout. This Waits-Mast Pinot shows a deftness with cool-climate fruit, for this is definitely a bright, classic, more restrained version of California Pinot. The wine has a delightful, deep red cherry note enveloping it and all the earthy mushroom one comes to expect from Mendocino. Very drinkable now with room to grow in the bottle a few more years. V.B. (12/31/2011) — 89
89 points, Wine Enthusiast: The 2009 vintage for Mendocino Pinot Noir is considered a standout. This Waits-Mast Pinot shows a deftness with cool-climate fruit, for this is definitely a bright, classic, more restrained version of California Pinot. The wine has a delightful, deep red cherry note enveloping it and all the earthy mushroom one comes to expect from Mendocino. Very drinkable now with room to grow in the bottle a few more years. V.B. (12/31/2011) — 89
1 person found it helpfulApr 15th, 2012
2013. Warm spice, bright acids, juicy red fruit. Delicious now; gonna still be delicious in another 3-5 years. 13.6% abv.
2013. Warm spice, bright acids, juicy red fruit. Delicious now; gonna still be delicious in another 3-5 years. 13.6% abv.
Mar 5th, 2016
Night one was a touch too austere for non food drinking, but had some herbal and acid allure. Day 2 reveals another complete animal, with cumin, green herb and tart raspberry with autumnal field grass. Gritty rainy sidewalk oak and afternoon coastal ranges breeze. Like coming off dry land. Pencil lead, charcoal, and some warmth.
Night one was a touch too austere for non food drinking, but had some herbal and acid allure. Day 2 reveals another complete animal, with cumin, green herb and tart raspberry with autumnal field grass. Gritty rainy sidewalk oak and afternoon coastal ranges breeze. Like coming off dry land. Pencil lead, charcoal, and some warmth.
Aug 6th, 2015
Love the balance of fresh fruit and acidity. Mendo!
Love the balance of fresh fruit and acidity. Mendo!
Jan 29th, 2015Blue fruit, boysenberry, blackberry, fresh, caramel notes, white pepper.
Blue fruit, boysenberry, blackberry, fresh, caramel notes, white pepper.
Dec 7th, 2014Damn, this is drinking well right now, IMHO.
Damn, this is drinking well right now, IMHO.
Jul 20th, 2014
Full disclosure, I’m not a Pinot guy. That said, this is the best Pinot I’ve ever had. It’s what I feel Pinot SHOULD be. Simply amazing.
Full disclosure, I’m not a Pinot guy. That said, this is the best Pinot I’ve ever had. It’s what I feel Pinot SHOULD be. Simply amazing.
Oct 31st, 2019
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
