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- winoweenie - 09-08-2004
Another in the Loring line-up that takes no prisoners. An elegant almost " banana cream cherry " element adds interest and character to this lovely bottling. Lush entry, solid center and a 4+-lapper finish put this into the outstanding catagory. Some silky tannins still present but not intrusive. 90/90. 45 on release. 14.1% alc. WW
- wondersofwine - 09-08-2004
Loring had bottle samples of these wines at last year's MoCool event in Ann Arbor, MI.
The Brosseau was the favorite of one of the event organizers whose palate I highly respect. I was a bit partial to the Clos Pepe and Gary's Vineyard but may have been influenced by their reputation. Would like to resample all of Loring's line-up blind and see what stands out.
- winoweenie - 09-08-2004
Lots of difference WOW between the small 275ml bottles I've sampled and the 750s. I still have the Rancho Ontiveros to taste from the biggies which I'll open tonight. So much diversity in the bottlings I havenm't even come close to a favorite yet. WW
- winoweenie - 05-03-2005
Opened another of these for lunch yesterday and with the exception of a more pronounced nose the tasting notes are identical. Believe this so far is the most balanced and feminine of the outastanding 02 bottlings. Probablt due to the fruit coming from the Chalone AVA. WW
- Kcwhippet - 05-03-2005
I've found all of Loring's wines to be wonderful. My favorite is usually whichever one I happen to be drinking at the time.
- winoweenie - 12-19-2005
Another lunch, another bottle. Not a lot of difference from the last bottle with the exception of a more pronounced nose displaying ,more of the candied elements. A really likable bottle. Can't see a change in the scoring. Massive juice. WW
- brappy - 12-24-2005
NO Loring here in Maryland, but my wife brought an '03 back from New York last week. Same vineyard. She was only able to find 1 bottle there. Have you had the '03? If so, could you give a good drinking window? I've been wanting to try a Loring pinot for about a year and only have the 1 bottle so I really don't want to wait too long. Anyway, thanks in advance.
mark
- winoweenie - 05-10-2006
Found the post finally. Looking for the Rancho Ont. as I tried another last nite. WW
- winoweenie - 11-07-2006
Had this for lunch today and this has developed beautifully. Add some sweet cinnamon to the mix and more complexity hits the ole palate. Hard to decide which of the 02s is my favorite. No change in scoring. WW