http://winecast.net/2005/07/17/winecast-32-carneros-pinot-noir/ A wine podcast and blog Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:20:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 http://winecast.net/2005/07/17/winecast-32-carneros-pinot-noir/#comment-9255 Winecast » Blog Archive » Domaine Carneros, “Avant Gardeâ€Â?, Pinot Noir 2003 Thu, 21 Jul 2005 22:35:40 +0000 http://winecast.net/?p=163#comment-9255 [...] Domaine Carneros, “Avant Garde”, Pinot Noir, Carneros 2003 ($19/available only at the winery or online) - Brilliant ruby color, strong black cherry aromas, smooth, but bold, raspberry and cherry flavors with a little dryness on the finish. Could use a year or so to soften up some, but I think this is drinking very well now. On par with Domaine Carneros’ more pricey Pinots. Would have taken the best value in Winecast 32 had I not forgotten about it in the cellar! Score: 8.5/10 [...] [...] Domaine Carneros, “Avant Garde”, Pinot Noir, Carneros 2003 ($19/available only at the winery or online) - Brilliant ruby color, strong black cherry aromas, smooth, but bold, raspberry and cherry flavors with a little dryness on the finish. Could use a year or so to soften up some, but I think this is drinking very well now. On par with Domaine Carneros’ more pricey Pinots. Would have taken the best value in Winecast 32 had I not forgotten about it in the cellar! Score: 8.5/10 [...]

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