Marcassin
Blue-Slide Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
People must be out of their minds to give this Pinot an overall rating of 8.8. This is one of the most profound domestic pinots I've ever tasted. Blackberry and strawberry fruit but no tartness. Birchwood and a touch of smoke. In a PRIME drinking window. If you have this, don't miss this window!
People must be out of their minds to give this Pinot an overall rating of 8.8. This is one of the most profound domestic pinots I've ever tasted. Blackberry and strawberry fruit but no tartness. Birchwood and a touch of smoke. In a PRIME drinking window. If you have this, don't miss this window!
Sep 2nd, 2017Remarkably fresh for being 12 years old...good structure, balance, and acid. There's still darker fruit to keep things lively but some really interesting secondary and tertiary notes emerging such as leather, brown spice, and shoe polish. Starting the downward trend, I'd probably drink this sooner rather than later.
Remarkably fresh for being 12 years old...good structure, balance, and acid. There's still darker fruit to keep things lively but some really interesting secondary and tertiary notes emerging such as leather, brown spice, and shoe polish. Starting the downward trend, I'd probably drink this sooner rather than later.
Aug 19th, 2016
17 bottles and this was the standout of the night. Flinty smoke, focused fruit, incredible structure. A memorable bottle.
17 bottles and this was the standout of the night. Flinty smoke, focused fruit, incredible structure. A memorable bottle.
May 23rd, 2015
Still drinking great at 10 year mark.
Still drinking great at 10 year mark.
Dec 14th, 2014
Not as angry and alcoholic as expected but tons of oak. funny enough reminded me of young domaine Leroy grand cru. just not as great. Just so oaky
Not as angry and alcoholic as expected but tons of oak. funny enough reminded me of young domaine Leroy grand cru. just not as great. Just so oaky
Dec 11th, 2014
It's a shame that I'm such a lightweight and I can't recall this bottle at 1:30am after the consumption of 23 or so wines. You can say it. I'm a weak and old. Thank you for an epic weekend Chicago and @Roman Sukley @DAG @Charles Gudas @Mike Conti @Joe Conti @Tyler Hensley @Matt Conti @RyanPSmith
It's a shame that I'm such a lightweight and I can't recall this bottle at 1:30am after the consumption of 23 or so wines. You can say it. I'm a weak and old. Thank you for an epic weekend Chicago and @Roman Sukley @DAG @Charles Gudas @Mike Conti @Joe Conti @Tyler Hensley @Matt Conti @RyanPSmith
Jul 25th, 2016Dried cherries, big alcohol on the palate. Big flavor
Dried cherries, big alcohol on the palate. Big flavor
Apr 21st, 2017
This was open and poured after the amazing dinner. This wine was showing its age. Id drink these younger.
This was open and poured after the amazing dinner. This wine was showing its age. Id drink these younger.
Jul 24th, 2016
One of the best Pinots I've ever had.
One of the best Pinots I've ever had.
Dec 27th, 2015