Has anyone had the 2006 Kutch McDougall Ranch PInot and the Russian River Valley Pinot? What did they score?

Is this good pricing for five bottles?

9083 Kutch Pinot Noir - Vintage 2006
McDougall Ranch (2)
Russian River Valley (3)
Above 5 bottles
Minimum Bid: $ 220

http://ackerwines.com/onlineauctions/Search.cfm

Thanks!

i havent had it, but a friend who i gave some bottles to opened a RRV about 2-3 weeks ago and said it was very tight and now showing much, he advised to not open for a few years

Thanks. Other notes/thoughts?

Can people opine whether this is a decent price?

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Originally posted by Pipeau:
Thanks. Other notes/thoughts?

Can people opine whether this is a decent price?

IMO yes a decent price for low output PN

On the fence....I have just a very few and am not sure I want more, but don't want to open to test because everyone says they'll be better in a year or two. A dilemna.

What did WS score them? Anyone know?

The RRV got a 91 and the McDougall got a 90.

There are several tasting note threads on eBob, one of which includes a post from Jamie Kutch suggesting to wait 3+ years to drink the McDougall but to drink the RRV over the next 3 years.

Thanks.

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Originally posted by dc13:
The RRV got a 91 and the McDougall got a 90.

There are several tasting note threads on eBob, one of which includes a post from Jamie Kutch suggesting to wait 3+ years to drink the McDougall but to drink the RRV over the next 3 years.

Have you sampled them? Anyone?

Yes, I caved awhile back before I moved it offsite:

2006 Kutch RRV Pinot Noir - This is clearly better than the 2005. Not as ripe and not candied at all..and clearly less alc. I get some red fruits, citrus and spice...and a wonderful creamy texture. The balance is what really makes it amazing. The only thing I could complain about is a little more concentration paired with a bit more acid. (93pts)

Which Kutch did you bring to the offline at our house? Too lazy to look it up

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Originally posted by Jcocktosten:
Which Kutch did you bring to the offline at our house? Too lazy to look it up

It was the 2005 RRV

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Originally posted by Pipeau:

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Originally posted by dc13:
The RRV got a 91 and the McDougall got a 90.

There are several tasting note threads on eBob, one of which includes a post from Jamie Kutch suggesting to wait 3+ years to drink the McDougall but to drink the RRV over the next 3 years.

Have you sampled them? Anyone?

Haven't cracked any of my bottles but I barrel sampled with Jamie at the winery in October and the barrels I tasted from that were to be blended for McDougall were absolutely incredible. I plan to open a RRV soon though.