Many people assume that so called 'Parker' wines are based on Cabernet Sauvignon in the US and Shiraz in Australia. Well, there are other kinds, with shocking consequences. I opened a 2007 A.P. Vin Garys' (sic!) Vineyard Pinot Noir yesterday. This maker aims to be part of the cult Pinot Noir producers of California, which means small production and high alcohol.
This particular wine certainly has good fruit concentration, but it tastes of dried prunes. The fruit is dead, there is no fragrance in this wine and it has an alcoholic after-taste. None of the desirable characteristics a Pinot Noir is capable of, is present in this wine. It is past its best (I suppose) at five years of age.
This wine is for those who drink wine as a vehicle to consume a fair amount of alcohol. If this is your aim, you are better off with vodka, I suggest (more efficient, less calories).
Score: 80/---
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