Cuvée DD Sonoma County Pinot Noir

Initially it l tasted like it was at its peak. Then had with garlic and butter seared scallops and it came alive. Richness and density dove in from it's soul...

Caramel goat cheese, baby raspberry, hibiscus tea, lemon curd.

Still a wonderful brightness.

A little too much VA for me. Still enjoyable.

Burgundian style Sonoma Pinot Noir with unusual balance and restraint. Showing true varietal characteristics and avoiding (thankfully) jammy fruit and over extraction. I wish more Cali Pinot were made this way.

Quite developed and showing a lot of age this is probably not for everybody. A love/hate wine?

I personally dig anything aged from US and can see beyond tiny flaws so I'm a fan.

So much acidity and minerality and so alive for the age. Would've called burgundy for sure

Even if I find a lot of Brett and quite notable VA this is a charming wine. I have had 1996 before which was better.

Amazingly fresh and vibrant. Decanted and finished the bottle over dinner. It was still picking up steam after the last sip two hours later. Lovely wine.

Not as good as the 96 Billon but wow. Pinot!#kalincellars #pinotnoir

99. Also known as current release

Strawberry and figs shine through in an enveloping manner rather than overtly, with a lovely balance of good acid and body. I tasted this 1997 vintage blind and swore it was Old World but after it breathed for 30 minutes the finish was decidedly more bright on the fruit than a Burgundy. Nicely made.