2002 Ojai Pinot Noir Clos Pepe Vineyard
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Bright ruby with purple highlights. Vibrant aromas of blackberry, strawberry tart and violet; as primary as a barrel sample. Then juicy, youthful and penetrating, with pure, tangyflavors of strawberry, raspberry, violet and licorice, complicated by a suggestion of candied rose petal. A very distinctive if somewhat musclebound pinot noir, finishing with firm tannic spine and noteworthy precision. This will merit an even higher score if aging brings more pliancy of texture.
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Robert Parker
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The 2002 Pinot Noir Clos Pepe Vineyard is an impressive effort. Its deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by a wine of tremendous purity and flavor, excellent delineation, superb fruit on the attack, and medium to full-bodied, black fruit, mineral, earth, underbrush, and nicely integrated wood flavors. Consume it over the next 5-6 years. Tel. (805) 649-1674