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Kalin Cellars

Cuvée DD Sonoma County Pinot Noir

9.084 ratings
8.936 pro ratings
Sonoma County, 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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Ross Chernin
9.1

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.

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.

Jun 20th, 2021
Kurt-Inge Eklund
8.8

A little too much VA for me. Still enjoyable.

A little too much VA for me. Still enjoyable.

1 person found it helpfulMay 22nd, 2016
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.2

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.

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.

1 person found it helpfulDec 1st, 2014
Henrik Poulsen
9.2

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.

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.

Sep 23rd, 2016
Matt
9.3

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

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

Feb 2nd, 2016
Kurt-Inge Eklund
9.0

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.

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.

Jan 8th, 2016
Noah Dorrance

Founder Banshee & Rickshaw Wines

9.5

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.

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.

Jul 28th, 2015
Ben Leger
9.2

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

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

Jul 27th, 2015
Chris Leon
9.4

99. Also known as current release

99. Also known as current release

Jul 17th, 2015
Susan Lin

Business Development Belmont Wine Exchange, WSET Diploma candidate

9.0

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.

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.

Jul 11th, 2015