Buena Vista Pinot Noir 2005

Very deep color. A slight barnyard and dusty nose. Very soft fruits in the mouth - cherries, very nice. Very soft silky tannins.

June 2007

I tasted this last Summer (almost exactly a year ago, actually: June 12, 2007). At the time, my tasting notes were sparse, but here goes anyway.

Nose of sweaty sock and soap. Flavor profile includes black cherry, with a good mouthfeel, not too bitter, slightly sour at the start of the finish, which was long, with lots of secondary flavors I didn't write down at the time.

• Tags:
• Sweaty
• Black cherry
• Good
• Mouthfeel
• Bitter
• Tart
• Finish - Long

June 2008

Bright cherry fruit. A hint of pepper and mocha (in the Burgundy style), with just a bit of earthiness. 13.5% alcohol in a pinot makes for easy drinking or tasting.

October 2007

The 2005 Pinot Noir Carneros has aromas of bright Bing cherry, fresh ground nutmeg and earthy wild mushroom. The palate explores hints of toastiness and exhibits flavors of deep blackberry and cherry with undertones of dark chocolate and clove spice. This is a wine of depth that leads to a long finish complemented by soft tannins and lingering berry fruit, all considered hallmarks of Carneros Pinot Noir.

Winemaker Notes - The 2005 Pinot Noir Carneros has aromas of bright Bing cherry, fresh ground nutmeg and earthy wild mushroom. The palate explores hints of toastiness and exhibits flavors of deep blackberry and cherry with undertones of dark chocolate and clove spice. This is a wine of depth that leads to a long finish complemented by soft tannins and lingering berry fruit, all considered hallmarks of Carneros Pinot Noir.

May 2009

Sweet cherry flavor and mellow oak.

June 2007