2511
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2005

Estate Pinot Noir

Bouchaine Vineyards

Pinot Noir (Red)

Carneros~Los Carneros

 
 
4 out of 5 stars

Detailed Wine Rating

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Appearance (look and feel in the glass)

4.6 out of 5 stars.

Excellent —Brilliant clarity. Full characteristic color.

Aroma (smell, nose)

3.8 out of 5 stars.

Good —Characteristic aromas and distinguishable bouquet and scents.

Taste And Mouth Feel (flavor, mouth feel, mouth impression)

3.8 out of 5 stars.

Good —Characteristic Grape Varietal or wine type flavor. Or the flavor is unique to that certain Varietal or wine style, but remains pleasant to drink. Good balance.

Finish (after flavors, intensity, change in flavor in absence of wine, duration of flavor, aftertaste)

3.0 out of 5 stars.

Good —Distinguishable finish with pleasant transition between taste and aftertaste.

Overall Impression (overall feel of wine, from glass to finish)

3.6 out of 5 stars.

Good —This wine was either an exceptional value or very drinkable. I would consider buying it again but I’m not going to stock my cellar with it.