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Peter Michael Winery Ma Danseuse Pinot Noir 2012
The compelling 2012 Pinot Noir Ma Danseuse (1,480 cases) is even better than the 2013. Notes of lead pencil shavings, DRC-like forest floor, black raspberry, blackcurrant, Asian plum sauce, rose petal and sweet cherry characteristics are found in this spectacular, multidimensional, prodigious Pinot Noir that should drink well for 10-15+ years. The clonal material probably came from one of the DRC vineyards, so it is not surprising that. in this cool climate, with the great fruit purity California can achieve, there is a DRC-like resemblance. Robert Parker
Ratings on Delectable
Shay A 
WNH event number 3...new world Pinot. Such a treat to experience the many different variations of Pinot! This, alongside the ‘09 Rivers-Marie Summa OV and the ‘12 Marcassin, were all tied (in my opinion) for WOTN. This is a massive Pinot and benefitted from some air time. Cherry liqueur like enter which then turns darker to a black cherry baked pie, spice, and candied blackberries. There was a sweet, but not rich, note on the mid palate that reminds me of a mixed berry cobbler. Lengthy and flavor packed finish. Just beginning to enter a prime drinking window. Killer bottle from @Shawn R .
WNH event number 3...new world Pinot. Such a treat to experience the many different variations of Pinot! This, alongside the ‘09 Rivers-Marie Summa OV and the ‘12 Marcassin, were all tied (in my opinion) for WOTN. This is a massive Pinot and benefitted from some air time. Cherry liqueur like enter which then turns darker to a black cherry baked pie, spice, and candied blackberries. There was a sweet, but not rich, note on the mid palate that reminds me of a mixed berry cobbler. Lengthy and flavor packed finish. Just beginning to enter a prime drinking window. Killer bottle from @Shawn R .
9.6Perry Riddle
I opened this with some trepidation but it really over delivered after a two hour decant. Texture and concentration were gorgeous. The only detraction was the overt oak on the finish. But I really think this will integrate in another 5-10 years.
I opened this with some trepidation but it really over delivered after a two hour decant. Texture and concentration were gorgeous. The only detraction was the overt oak on the finish. But I really think this will integrate in another 5-10 years.
9.5Victor Aul
Youngster! Racey, bing cherry, raspberry bright acidity with s long finish. zAzzy!
Youngster! Racey, bing cherry, raspberry bright acidity with s long finish. zAzzy!
9.2John Sweeney
Very elegant and seamless. Still a baby but opens up quite nicely. #pinotnoir #wine #rp100
Very elegant and seamless. Still a baby but opens up quite nicely. #pinotnoir #wine #rp100
9.5
Bill Day
What can I say? Seamless! Likely even better in a few years.
What can I say? Seamless! Likely even better in a few years.
9.6Victor Aul
Good wine
Good wine
9.0
Jonathan Epstein
Goes well with Italian plant based cuisine - who knew
Goes well with Italian plant based cuisine - who knew
9.4
Thomas Sorbo
OK
OK
9.1
Andy Hall
Spectacular!! Santa was nice this year!
Spectacular!! Santa was nice this year!
9.8
Bryan Kesting
I’m giving this a 92 but quite honestly it did not have a lot going on. It was well balanced but uninteresting for a $90 wine.
I’m giving this a 92 but quite honestly it did not have a lot going on. It was well balanced but uninteresting for a $90 wine.
9.2
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