2011 Cornish Point Pinot Noir
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RS 0 g/l. Pale to mid cherry red. Gently scented then firmer and more spicy on the palate. Fine, refined tannins. Maybe just a bit of heat on the finish. Very embryonic. (JH)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2011 Cornish Point Pinot Noir has a pale to medium ruby-purple color with fragrant, crushed red cherry, wild strawberry and rose petal aromas laced with hints of cinnamon stick, Nutella on toast and lavender. Full-bodied and opulent in the mouth, it is already very expressive, showing a good fruit concentration, with spicy notes and framed by a medium level of fine tannins and refreshing acidity. It finishes long. It should drink best 2013 to 2018+. Importers: Martin Scott Wines, Ltd., Lake Success, NY, tel. (516) 327-0808; Youngs Market, CA; tel. (510) 475-2259; Maverick Wine Co., LLC, Bensenville, IL; tel. (630) 860-4600; Pioneer Wine Company, Dallas, TX; tel. (214) 461-7602
Good medium red. Lovely perfumed nose offers raspberry, cherry, spices and flowers. Juicy and intense, with a captivating sweetness and inner-mouth aromatic lift to its red berry and spice flavors. Very fresh, structured, long pinot noir with a firm tannic spine to support further development in bottle.