The initial and mid fruit was tangy cherries and the finish was meh with a bitterness that ruined it for me. — 3 months ago
Splendid. Just opened after shipping. Bright red fruit. Understated as other tasters have noted. Look forward to next bottle in a few months — 6 years ago
Wes Hagen, 20 year veteran wine maker at Clos Pepe Vineyard, joined our group and gave us a master class in Santa Barbara pinot noir. We tried 11 PNs from 2004-2010, made by Loring, AP Vin, Sandler, Siduri, and Brewer-Clifton. This AP Vin was my #2 although the group rates it closer to the middle of the pack. No longer producing unfortunately… — a month ago
Wes Hagen, 20 year veteran wine maker at Clos Pepe Vineyard, joined our group and gave us a master class in Santa Barbara pinot noir. We tried 11 PNs from 2004-2010, made by Loring, AP Vin, Sandler, Siduri, and Brewer-Clifton. This 2009 Loring had the meaty flavors that I love in a great US PN. — a month ago
Sandy Earth, Forest, Leather — 3 years ago
Eric Urbani
Nine Santa Rita Hills (Santa Barbara County) PNs, 2004-2010. My #2, Group’s #1. Made by Ed Kurtzman @ Sandler. — a month ago