2003 Loring Clos Pepe

[winoweenie]

Brite ruby. Nose with flower, sweet spices, and red fruits. All hit the tongue with a sain doll feel. Lush and complex but with a nice core of soft tannins. Silky entry, medium center and a lovely 4+ lapper finish. If you can classify a SRH Pinot to a Napa cab this would definately fall into Warrens "Iron fist in a silk glove" catagory. 92/90 44 14.5% alc. WW

[winoweenie]

Pulled another of these for lunch yesterday. Seems as tho the aromatics have become intensified over the last year. Lush red fruits literally jumped outta' the glass. Still lovely mouthfeel and perfect with the left over Copper River Salmon.Almost tempted to kick it up a notch but was maybe slightly generous on the score last time out. WW