Love this wine. Had a 10 year vertical last year and was so impressed.
Love this wine. Had a 10 year vertical last year and was so impressed.
Dec 26th, 2013
I think I would have been happier with the Foxen
I think I would have been happier with the Foxen
Jul 6th, 2018
An unusual incarnation of Pisoni’s flagship wine, the 2009 is a bit more austere than what one typically sees from this producer. Maybe 2009 was a cooler vintage - not sure - but both the nose and palate is almost like a cross between a Central Coast and Oregon pinot. Still has the tell-tale richness of a Santa Lucia Highlands pinot, but with higher levels of acidity and less opulance across the mid-palate. Definitely opened up and improved with time in the glass, all of which suggests that this might be one to let sit for a few more years. Still a terrific wine!
An unusual incarnation of Pisoni’s flagship wine, the 2009 is a bit more austere than what one typically sees from this producer. Maybe 2009 was a cooler vintage - not sure - but both the nose and palate is almost like a cross between a Central Coast and Oregon pinot. Still has the tell-tale richness of a Santa Lucia Highlands pinot, but with higher levels of acidity and less opulance across the mid-palate. Definitely opened up and improved with time in the glass, all of which suggests that this might be one to let sit for a few more years. Still a terrific wine!
Apr 7th, 2018
Lovely juice from the central coast
Lovely juice from the central coast
Nov 18th, 2017From a magnum, this was excellent, but not my favorite vintage of Pisoni's flagship pinot. Terrific fruit on the nose with great mouthfeel and a rich texture, but there was an acerbic quality to the wine that bothered me (maybe VA? Not sure). Might be worth letting this age for a bit to see if that component integrates into the wine a bit more. Certainly pales in comparison to the 2007 and 2008, two of my favorite vintages that are still drinking well. Still a terrific wine, though - just had some tough competition tonight!
From a magnum, this was excellent, but not my favorite vintage of Pisoni's flagship pinot. Terrific fruit on the nose with great mouthfeel and a rich texture, but there was an acerbic quality to the wine that bothered me (maybe VA? Not sure). Might be worth letting this age for a bit to see if that component integrates into the wine a bit more. Certainly pales in comparison to the 2007 and 2008, two of my favorite vintages that are still drinking well. Still a terrific wine, though - just had some tough competition tonight!
Apr 26th, 2017
Ripe, intense, big & definitely not old world style
Ripe, intense, big & definitely not old world style
Oct 4th, 2013
Ripe, oxidised. Cork issues?
Ripe, oxidised. Cork issues?
Jul 26th, 2015
Tight when first poured, really strutted after a couple hours...lively nose and mouth feel...big fruit
Tight when first poured, really strutted after a couple hours...lively nose and mouth feel...big fruit
Jul 11th, 2015
Big, Cali pinot. Great balance, but also like being shouted at from multiple directions. As rich and nearly over-the-top as the 80's font suggests
Big, Cali pinot. Great balance, but also like being shouted at from multiple directions. As rich and nearly over-the-top as the 80's font suggests
Jun 26th, 2015
Yeah Gary.
May 8th, 2014
Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast, California, USA
