Ruddy ruby. Nose is a biy muted on initial pour w some plum and hoisin. Doesn't gain much w air. Probably this is a bit past its peak.
Ruddy ruby. Nose is a biy muted on initial pour w some plum and hoisin. Doesn't gain much w air. Probably this is a bit past its peak.
Apr 1st, 2020
Solidly structured wine in half bottle. The 14.5% alc. makes itself known but the fruit is ripe and silky with soft tannin, muted wood notes, and lots of acidity left. Some great funk on the nose and a complexly entertaining palate!
Solidly structured wine in half bottle. The 14.5% alc. makes itself known but the fruit is ripe and silky with soft tannin, muted wood notes, and lots of acidity left. Some great funk on the nose and a complexly entertaining palate!
May 10th, 2016
2005 - good but going ...
2005 - good but going ...
Oct 3rd, 2015
Concentrated dark fruit, herbaceous. Enjoyable wine. @Cargasacchi #PinotNoir #Wine
Concentrated dark fruit, herbaceous. Enjoyable wine. @Cargasacchi #PinotNoir #Wine
Dec 3rd, 2014
Surprisingly, I don't hate this. Also, I am drunk.
Surprisingly, I don't hate this. Also, I am drunk.
Nov 8th, 2014This is showing its age. Sweet oak as drying tannins dominate. Maybe a better fit for lovers of new world wines, but I honk this is slightly past due.
This is showing its age. Sweet oak as drying tannins dominate. Maybe a better fit for lovers of new world wines, but I honk this is slightly past due.
Jul 29th, 2014
Classic St Rita Hills. Nice bright dark cherry and sage nose. Structured, full bodied Pinot with minimal bitterness.
Classic St Rita Hills. Nice bright dark cherry and sage nose. Structured, full bodied Pinot with minimal bitterness.
May 31st, 2014Love this vineyard, but this bottle showed some noticeable CO2 and was slightly funky on the nose. Day two showed very well, more typical spicy/stemmy aromas.
Love this vineyard, but this bottle showed some noticeable CO2 and was slightly funky on the nose. Day two showed very well, more typical spicy/stemmy aromas.
Dec 26th, 2013A little delicious PN after a tough day with sick kids. Bought at the Wine Cask futures offering in 2005. This is typically pale, ruby colored, fresh as expected for Sta Rita Hills. With aromas of peppery stems, cola, red fruits and plum skin. Still fresh and savoury with a distinct mineral undertone. Well done.
A little delicious PN after a tough day with sick kids. Bought at the Wine Cask futures offering in 2005. This is typically pale, ruby colored, fresh as expected for Sta Rita Hills. With aromas of peppery stems, cola, red fruits and plum skin. Still fresh and savoury with a distinct mineral undertone. Well done.
Nov 17th, 2013
A few more times for good measure
A few more times for good measure
Oct 27th, 2013
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
