1997 La Boheme Pinot Noir:
88 Points “A smooth, inviting, pretty wine, with ripe cherry and spice flavors that linger on the gentle finish. Unusually generous for the vintage… Drink now through 2004.” (November 15, 1999)
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93 Points – Owen Bargreen
A blend of mainly Pinot Noir, the 2019 ‘Mount Richmond’ is dense and delicious on the mouth. Loaded with pear and baked apple flavors with wild strawberry and starfruit tones, this is rich and viscous stuff, with tons of salty nuance. Enjoy now and over the next eight to ten years. Drink 2026-2036.
93 Points – Owen Bargreen
The 2019 Elk Cove ‘La Boheme Brut Rose’ Sparkling Wine is vibrant pink in the glass. It comes off loaded with intense red fruits with blood orange zest, cardamom dusted French bread and stony minerals on the palate. The soft mousse and wonderful sense of weight entices from this slightly cooler vintage. Drink 2026-2036.
92 Points – Owen Bargreen
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92 Points – The Tasting Panel Magazine
Pure fruit notes recalling pears and Golden apples are very pleasant. Although it is a bit simple, it is also simply delicious.
93 Points – The Tasting Panel Magazine
This is a Pinot that deftly walks the line between subtlety and sweet fruitiness. Red berry and cherry flavors stand at center stage, with a faint whiff of oak spice lending complexity along with a tender tug of tannin that frames the finish.
94 Points – James Suckling
A silky and red-fruited wine with nice perfumed floral notes on the nose and finish. Flavors of Bing cherries, strawberries, violets and pomegranates. Seamless, with a clean, bright finish. Drink or hold.
