It did get a gold medal at the 2011 SF Chronicle Wine Festival and Wine Enthusiast gave it an 85 and gave it a “Best Buy” classification.ĭisclosure: This wine was received as a sample. Some others have had a slightly more favorable read on this wine than me. But it just doesn’t come across as balanced and well-integrated with this wine. But it also has rather heavy oak flavors, particularly on the finish. On the palate it actually has some quite lively fruit flavors, like cherry and plum. It offers a nutmeg spice aroma, along with cedar and cherry. Stores and prices for '2004 Fat Cat Cellars Pinot Noir, California' prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Histor圜alifornian wines only rose to global renown in the past few decades (notably after the Paris Judgm. I’d say it’s a touch out of balance, but if loads of oak is your thing then maybe you’ll dig it. Users have rated this wine 3 out of 5 stars. The oak on the nose of this wine overpowers the fruit. I have a feeling that’s probably the case. Who knows? Maybe that’s what inspired the label. It has a somewhat fun label, which kind of reminds me of Keyboard Cat. This one is from their Fat Cat Cellars brand. Today we’re reviewing yet another wine from the bargain wine mega-producer, Bronco Wine Company.