Roots Run Deep Winery
Educated Guess Carneros Pinot Noir
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Toasty notes ... Has some sediment. 2013 vintage.
Toasty notes ... Has some sediment. 2013 vintage.
Feb 3rd, 2018
Educated Guess Carneros 2013 pinot noir from California. Well Napa, stick to cabs and leave pinots alone! This is not a bad pinot noir, but for 36 dollars... NO !
I had to decant for 45 minutes before I could drink it fairly for rating. Granted, the cork had a deep absorption line which tells me it has been over heated in this bottle, so I almost don't want to rate it. Yes I did buy this from Kroger!!!! Don't judge, because I also bought another bottle of Elouan there for $20. So, the color is very dark for a pinot noir. The bouquet is reminiscent of ripe cherries and strawberry jam. The initial palate is slightly reminiscent of plums and ripe figs and - No Cherries! - but hints of pepper and something very similar to a Malbec characteristic. It's a good thing this is not a blind tasting , I would lose! The finish is quick and empty! Hum.
Educated Guess Carneros 2013 pinot noir from California. Well Napa, stick to cabs and leave pinots alone! This is not a bad pinot noir, but for 36 dollars... NO !
I had to decant for 45 minutes before I could drink it fairly for rating. Granted, the cork had a deep absorption line which tells me it has been over heated in this bottle, so I almost don't want to rate it. Yes I did buy this from Kroger!!!! Don't judge, because I also bought another bottle of Elouan there for $20. So, the color is very dark for a pinot noir. The bouquet is reminiscent of ripe cherries and strawberry jam. The initial palate is slightly reminiscent of plums and ripe figs and - No Cherries! - but hints of pepper and something very similar to a Malbec characteristic. It's a good thing this is not a blind tasting , I would lose! The finish is quick and empty! Hum.
2013. This old organic chemist could not pass on this Pinot Noir from Napa. It has a full heady aroma of dark fruit like dark cherry and plum, . Tastes also include tart dark cherry and plum with a velvety smooth texture. The fruit flavors persist and are intermingled with a mildly drying and long lasting oak flavor. And best of all the CH3-CH2-OH puts a happy smile on my face! This wine went great with barbecue ribs, corn and sautéed asparagus. Very yummy!
2013. This old organic chemist could not pass on this Pinot Noir from Napa. It has a full heady aroma of dark fruit like dark cherry and plum, . Tastes also include tart dark cherry and plum with a velvety smooth texture. The fruit flavors persist and are intermingled with a mildly drying and long lasting oak flavor. And best of all the CH3-CH2-OH puts a happy smile on my face! This wine went great with barbecue ribs, corn and sautéed asparagus. Very yummy!
May 29th, 2016
Enjoyed this with a New York strip steak and a curly brunette... Jazz.
Enjoyed this with a New York strip steak and a curly brunette... Jazz.
Feb 14th, 2016
Perfect to ending a day of endless meeting. Served it's purpose very well.
Perfect to ending a day of endless meeting. Served it's purpose very well.
Jan 21st, 2016
A bold Tasting Pinot. There is definitely a spice and darker fruit notes with this wine. I will have to try the cab. Not my favorite Pinot but I think for a cold winter night by the fire it could do : )
A bold Tasting Pinot. There is definitely a spice and darker fruit notes with this wine. I will have to try the cab. Not my favorite Pinot but I think for a cold winter night by the fire it could do : )
Dec 31st, 2015Flabby. Can feel the high alcohol. Below average. Don't buy again. Their cab is better.
Flabby. Can feel the high alcohol. Below average. Don't buy again. Their cab is better.
Nov 22nd, 2015