2005 A.P. Vin Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard

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  • 2005 A.P. Vin Pinot Noir Rosella’s Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands (1/31/2009)
    One of the darkest, most opaque Pinots I have ever seen. Black cherry, cola, and wet soil on the nose followed by bright plum, spice and mineral flavors. Clean and fresh on the palate – no apparent flaws – but a bit too innocuous and safe. A little more character and depth would have been nice, especially at this price point. (87 pts.)
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Thanks for the note, Paul. Exactly how I felt about this when I had it a couple of months ago. It was my first and only AP and has me scared to pull the trigger on other bottles of AP.

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to be fair, i think andrew can, and has, done better. his 2007s are reportedly very good.

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His 07’s are pretty darn good across the board. I really liked the 07 Kanzler. Have had Clos Pepe and Garys’ as well. Andrew likes his Garys’ better than the Kanzler by hair but I prefer them the other way around. The Clos Pepe is good too but needs some time…a little more tannic than the others.

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Hey Paul, what was the A.P. Vin PN we had at Grandpa Jimmy’s a few weeks ago?

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that was the 2005 keefer ranch. i thought that was pretty good. i think i gave that one 89 points.