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Byron

Whole Cluster Swan Clone Nielson Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.22 ratings
-no pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

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Top Notes For
Victor Hsu
8.8

Surprising lack of fruit for a California Pinot Noir, both in the nose and on the palate. Tar, earth and minerals, with the tar standing out. Not quite the classic tar and roses of Barolo or Nebbiolo; more its own thing. Didn’t hate it but didn’t love it, either. Had the 2012 vintage with pan-roasted pork chops.

Surprising lack of fruit for a California Pinot Noir, both in the nose and on the palate. Tar, earth and minerals, with the tar standing out. Not quite the classic tar and roses of Barolo or Nebbiolo; more its own thing. Didn’t hate it but didn’t love it, either. Had the 2012 vintage with pan-roasted pork chops.

Oct 5th, 2018
Lovin Wine
9.5

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Jul 19th, 2016