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+--- Thread: 2002 Babcock Tri Counties Cuvee Pinot Noir (/thread-7160.html)
- dananne - 04-06-2005
On bottle, it says the fruit comes from Santa Barbara (75%), Monterey (19%), and Sonoma (10%) -- though I realize that those numbers don't add up to 100%.
At any rate, almost purple in the glass, with garnet flashes around edge. Black plum nose, with a slight whiff of vanilla. Lots of plum on entry, both black and red, with some nice acidity, good Pinot texture, and a finish that includes cherry and cinnamon. Not a great deal of complexity here, but a nicely made sippin' Pinot with good fruit character. Decent P/Q at $16 a bottle, before mixed case discount. Alc. 13.8%. FWIW, WS 87 -- drink to '07.
- Innkeeper - 04-06-2005
I'll take a bottle that has 104% wine in it every time!
- wondersofwine - 04-06-2005
I've heard good things about Babcock Pinot Noir from someone who lives in Santa Barbara County. Not sure I've tried it but will look for it.
- winoweenie - 04-07-2005
Like Sanford, Babcock is always up there on the R/Q scale. WW
- Capocheny - 04-24-2005
Have had numerous bottles of Babcock in the past and have always enjoyed it.
Frankly, for the money... it's a very good bottle of wine for consumption with friends who enjoy a tasty glass of Pinot.