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wine – 2011 Benovia Pinot Noir La Pommeraie

May 24, 2018 by wineismylife

2011 Benovia Pinot Noir La Pommeraie – USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (5/2/2018)
WIML90

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of pepper, spice box and black berries. Flavors of black raspberries and black berries. Bright acidity, medium to firm tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink with air or hold. (90 points)

May 21, 2018 by wineismylife

2016 Elouan Pinot Noir – USA, Oregon (5/10/2018)
WIML89

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of smoke, black berries and black cherries. Flavors of berries, cherries and raspberries. Tangy acidity, firm tannin, full bodied. Drink over the short term with some air beforehand. (89 points)

May 19, 2018 by wineismylife

2013 Cristom Pinot Noir Mt. Jefferson Cuvée – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (5/2/2018)
WIML90

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of dust, white pepper, a hint of smoke and some red cherries. Flavors of red raspberries and red cherries. Bright acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. (90 points)

May 18, 2018 by wineismylife

2006 Two Hands Shiraz Lily’s Garden – Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale (5/8/2018)
WIML92

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of aspirin, talc, black pepper and a hint of roasted meat. Flavors of plums and black cherries. Medium acidity, firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now with air or can be held a bit longer. (92 points)

May 14, 2018 by wineismylife

2009 Littorai Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast – USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast (5/2/2018)
WIML92

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of birch, black berries and spice box. Flavors of black raspberries and black cherries. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink with air or can be held. (92 points)

May 13, 2018 by wineismylife

2009 Domenico Clerico Barolo Pajana – Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo (5/2/2018)
WIML92

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of anise, black pepper and spiced sugar plums. Flavors of black berries and black cherries. Bright acidity, firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now with air or continue to hold. (92 points)

May 12, 2018 by wineismylife

2008 Fernando Remírez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva – Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja (5/2/2018)
WIML93

Tasted non blind. Opened 24 hours earlier (aka leftovers).

Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of soapstone, talc, black raspberries and a little white pepper. Flavors of black raspberries, black berries and black cherries. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now with air or can be held. (93 points)