Fascinating argument for the existence of bottle variation. This does not rise to the level of the other 2010 McDougalls we've had in the past several months. Leaner and a bit less impressive. Still tasty, but...
Fascinating argument for the existence of bottle variation. This does not rise to the level of the other 2010 McDougalls we've had in the past several months. Leaner and a bit less impressive. Still tasty, but...
2 people found it helpfulApr 1st, 2015
Always outstanding, one of my favorite CA Pinot Noirs. And a great guy too. 2010.
Mellow as can be. 13.85 ALC. Light pepper and berries, a touch of tobacco. Layers for sure, but does not overwhelm you.
Just a wonderful laid back wine. Amazing what he can do with other people's grapes.
Always outstanding, one of my favorite CA Pinot Noirs. And a great guy too. 2010.
Mellow as can be. 13.85 ALC. Light pepper and berries, a touch of tobacco. Layers for sure, but does not overwhelm you.
Just a wonderful laid back wine. Amazing what he can do with other people's grapes.
1 person found it helpfulJul 5th, 2015
Black raspberry, good tannic backbone. Not "soft", robust flavor profile. Nice lingering fruit-laden finish. Enjoyable.
Black raspberry, good tannic backbone. Not "soft", robust flavor profile. Nice lingering fruit-laden finish. Enjoyable.
1 person found it helpfulDec 31st, 2013
When good people make good wine the universe is in balance.
When good people make good wine the universe is in balance.
1 person found it helpfulOct 5th, 2013
Beautiful lifted aromatics that draw you in. Strawberry, crushed cherry, black tea, tobacco with a firm tannin that developed. Not the ultra-high review of the same vintage from 2 years ago but still one of the top Cali Pinot producers to latch on to.
Beautiful lifted aromatics that draw you in. Strawberry, crushed cherry, black tea, tobacco with a firm tannin that developed. Not the ultra-high review of the same vintage from 2 years ago but still one of the top Cali Pinot producers to latch on to.
May 22nd, 2016Jamie nailed this one. Great structure and concentration. Only an hour on and just so pretty. Elegant but the body has some depth. Great acid, savory finish. Textbook A to Z... And then something else. Can't wait to see where my last two or three go in the coming years. Excellent wine!
Jamie nailed this one. Great structure and concentration. Only an hour on and just so pretty. Elegant but the body has some depth. Great acid, savory finish. Textbook A to Z... And then something else. Can't wait to see where my last two or three go in the coming years. Excellent wine!
Mar 13th, 2015I've had lots of Kutch, and this might be the best bottle yet. Depth, complexity, and elegance. Soft fruit and savory earth tones on the nose. Silky in the mouth with a beautiful finish. A top-notch example of restraint and balance. Well done.
I've had lots of Kutch, and this might be the best bottle yet. Depth, complexity, and elegance. Soft fruit and savory earth tones on the nose. Silky in the mouth with a beautiful finish. A top-notch example of restraint and balance. Well done.
Jan 26th, 2015This wine is a beauty, with complex fruit and savory aromas and flavors. Sadly, and maybe it was just this bottle, but there was no real finish to speak of. Things came in beautifully but disappeared before the party was over. Glad I've got a few more bottles. It's too good not to be able to go the distance. Yeah, I'm an optimist.
This wine is a beauty, with complex fruit and savory aromas and flavors. Sadly, and maybe it was just this bottle, but there was no real finish to speak of. Things came in beautifully but disappeared before the party was over. Glad I've got a few more bottles. It's too good not to be able to go the distance. Yeah, I'm an optimist.
Nov 16th, 2014
Cherries!
Oct 18th, 2014Pale to medium intensity, rose to garnet with a wide watery rim. Earthy midst notes with cola and red berry aromas. Medium-plus body. Strawberry dominates flavors. Well integrated but noticeable acid. Mild tannins. This is an excellent and well made wine that can age for several more years.
Pale to medium intensity, rose to garnet with a wide watery rim. Earthy midst notes with cola and red berry aromas. Medium-plus body. Strawberry dominates flavors. Well integrated but noticeable acid. Mild tannins. This is an excellent and well made wine that can age for several more years.
Mar 6th, 2014
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
