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2014 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Yamhill Cuvée, Oregon, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2014
Score: 
90
Grade: 
A-

Ruby/Purple in color.  The wine is much tighter than the 2013 at this stage.  Not giving up a lot.  Cherries and spice on the nose.  Cherries on the palate.  Nice texture.  It seems like it has some stuffing but it will need time.  There is a chance at some upside here.  It's worth the risk to hold for a few years.  

2009 Sineann Pinot Noir Maresh Vineyard, USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2009
Score: 
94
Grade: 
A

Great wine.  One of the best Oregon Pinot's I have had.  Ruby/purple in color.  The nose has cherries, sour cherries, slight earthiness and sandalwood.  Medium to full bodies.  Middle of the road in style, a bit of elegance and some power.  Cherries, sour cherries and earthiness.  Still young, it will continue to develop for at least five probably ten years before peak.  Lovely texture.  Nice balance.  

2000 Terrabianca Campaccio Toscana IGT, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2000
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-

A blend of Cabernet and Sangiovese.  Bought on release and cellared by me.  Ruby red in color with purple swirls.  This is drinking quite well right now and at peak or just past.  The nose is great with dusty cherries, some cassis, a bit of dried fruit, and crushed dry tea leaves.  On the palate, this is layered and nice complex.  Not a huge wine but still plenty of cherry fruit layered with earth and forest floor.  Good acidity.  Nice finish.  

2005 Domaine Monpertuis (Paul Jeune) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Tradition, France, Rhone, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2005
Score: 
94
Grade: 
A

Purple in color.  The nose is clean with dusty cherries and garrique.  On the palate, this has silky tannins.  Layered complexity of cherries, spice and earth.  With air some dark cherry fruit.  Nice finish.  This is at peak now and should be drunk in the next five to seven years.  Outstanding right now.  

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