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9.1

The 2021 Smash City is bright and floral with a wild blend of crushed strawberries, dusty rose, citrus and spice. This is juicy and fruit-focused, with crisp red berries elevated by traces of citrus under an air of violet inner florals. The Smash City cleans up beautifully, full of energy and perfumed, leaving the palate nicely refreshed. This lively Pinot Noir is produced with all Bien Nacido fruit. (Eric Guido, Vinous, May 2023) — 3 years ago

Gregory McCrickard

9.2

Lovely wine. Delicious . — 5 years ago

Ming L

9.0

Juicy nose of green apple, dried chrysanthemum, pineapple, and subtle vanilla on the nose. Rich and dense, almost oily, on the palate, but not heavy. Round acidity laced with mint. Energetic and well balanced. — 6 years ago

Erica Ghotra

9.0

Nice acid, opens nicely — 7 years ago

Michael Nippe

9.5

This is really good wine. #schmeckt-gut — 8 years ago

Diane Dorsey

9.0

Lively citrus and peach aromas and flavors, very refreshing. — 9 years ago

Chris Hyde

9.1

Out of Magnum. Serious aging potential.. — 10 years ago

Michael Peterson

8.9

Still could use a little time. Much better on the second day. Lots of Pinot for the money! — 11 years ago

Steve The Wine Guy

Cellarbrations at Cottesloe Western Australia, Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)

9.2

Good pallet weight and texture with moderate acid. Top notch Marlborough for the price. Crowd pleasing style. — 11 years ago

Mike Rudd

9.2

Beautifully crafted Pinot — 12 years ago

Michael Chelus

9.0

Apple, lemon candy, dried apricot, oak and hints of peach. Great acidity and balance. — 3 years ago

Ola Lenin

9.3

Schoolbook pinot with warm strawberry and sloeberry fruit. Cranberries on the finish. Some oak and spices on the finish. Simply very enjoyable! — 4 years ago

Mcfossati

9.3

This wine has bright acidity, notes of citrus, green apples, yellow pears and white flowers. Which went very
well with the grill fennel with mustard seeds sauce and prosciutto, sweet potatoes, portobella mushrooms and skirt steak which was season with just salt, pepper and some mustard seeds. This wine is very well structured and the flavors are intense with earthy and mineral driving finish which went great side by side the stake. — 5 years ago

Marc Melser

9.0

We had the 2013 Vintage on 2/21-22/20. Bright red fruit on the bouquet. Tart cherry, strawberry and pomegranate on the palate. Bright and acidic. Good but not great. — 6 years ago

Nagib Nasr

9.2

Amazingly smooth... at Emerils — 8 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

8.9

Strawberry nose. Cooked strawberry in the glass. Low alcohol and classic California fruit. Fruit forward but well balanced with good acidity. A good one for a great price if you like this style. — 10 years ago

Michael Walker

9.7

Classic J chard. Nice edge but still pretty light. Good for boneless pork chops. — 10 years ago

Randy B

9.2

NY Times top 20 under $20 — 11 years ago

Andrew Nelson

9.6

Stoked bout the new vintage of Lieu Dit Melons ! — 11 years ago

with Stephen, Jared and 2 others

Neil Shah

9.4

Loving this, it's a Pinot with all the elements I love in Cayuse — 13 years ago

Edward Nelson

9.1

Had to use the back label to find! Good stuff as I pregame for some time with the wife! — 3 years ago

Austin Blackwell

9.3

Strawberry, black cherry jolly rancher, nutmeg, and earth aromas. Strawberry and cherry palate with great acidity and juicy palate. — 4 years ago

Peter Schottenfels

9.3

a little acidic at first but it really opens up as you drink it. i like it more and more. — 6 years ago

Michael Schultz

8.9

Held up incredibly well for 17 years :-) — 7 years ago

Colin Nuckolls

9.5

Outstanding chard! Thanks to rovis for sharing — 9 years ago

Nico J. Snyman

9.2

Such a beautifully expressive & high toned Langhe, if only other Langhe's could give back so much at a young age. — 9 years ago

Matthew Nocas

9.6

2002 holding up very nicely -- elegance with structure! — 10 years ago

Paul Hodgkinson

8.9

Decent not great.
— 11 years ago

with Scott

R. Addison Wehrfritz

9.5

#gamey like a lamb kabob, #saltartyness like green olives, #dry like Cali in a drought year. Love it! — 11 years ago

Peter Plaehn

9.0

Praise Jesus, it tastes like Chardonnay! Almost like Piedmont Chardonnay, actually. Tons of Meyer lemon and custard. — 12 years ago