Ghost Pines
Winemaker's Blend Pinot Noir
North Coast, California, USA
One if the most misleading and disappointing #wines I've tasted this week. Tons of attractive #PinotNoir aromatics on the nose of cherries, plums. On the palate, I couldn't get past the overwhelming taste of alcohol. Like someone dropped a shot of wine into a glass of Absolut (AKA alcohol trying to be vodka) Just a huge let down. Tried second glass with same results. Asked sales rep to bring in another bottle at another time to sample again. I'll revise this review if they can do so. Needless to say, their sales pitch was lost to me today.
One if the most misleading and disappointing #wines I've tasted this week. Tons of attractive #PinotNoir aromatics on the nose of cherries, plums. On the palate, I couldn't get past the overwhelming taste of alcohol. Like someone dropped a shot of wine into a glass of Absolut (AKA alcohol trying to be vodka) Just a huge let down. Tried second glass with same results. Asked sales rep to bring in another bottle at another time to sample again. I'll revise this review if they can do so. Needless to say, their sales pitch was lost to me today.
2 people found it helpfulOct 23rd, 2014Garnet color. Cherry aroma. Fruity, bold and smooth.
Garnet color. Cherry aroma. Fruity, bold and smooth.
1 person found it helpfulApr 5th, 2016
Decent Pinot. Bigger in style. Bigger body and fruits but tasty.
Decent Pinot. Bigger in style. Bigger body and fruits but tasty.
1 person found it helpfulMar 13th, 2016Sweet
Mellow
Bit flimsy on the end, but I think that's how I like it!
This wine definitely needs to breathe. At first it was harsh, but ten minutes later it was delicious! I drank the glasses instead of the one I intended to try. :)
Sweet
Mellow
Bit flimsy on the end, but I think that's how I like it!
This wine definitely needs to breathe. At first it was harsh, but ten minutes later it was delicious! I drank the glasses instead of the one I intended to try. :)
Boozy smokey with a little jam. Smells great! This is a bourbon drinker's pinot noir.
Boozy smokey with a little jam. Smells great! This is a bourbon drinker's pinot noir.
Nov 23rd, 2016
Light on the palette yet bitter on the swallow. Benefits from aeration.
Light on the palette yet bitter on the swallow. Benefits from aeration.
Feb 8th, 2016
Smell and taste don't go hand in hand
Smell and taste don't go hand in hand
Dec 25th, 2015Had this last week, very disappointed (esp. compared to the label's red blend). Heavy alcohol taste overpowered each glass. At least it smelled somewhat savory...
Had this last week, very disappointed (esp. compared to the label's red blend). Heavy alcohol taste overpowered each glass. At least it smelled somewhat savory...
Dec 19th, 2015