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Producer notes: "[$20 list] Vivid fruit and full tannins define the 2011 A to Z Pinot Noir. The wine is pure, displaying pedigree and presence with a beautiful, clear, vibrant red color. Fresh aromas of lush forest berries and cherries lead, followed by more savory aromatics of tobacco, smoke, game, clean earth and flint. In the mouth, a focused attack of concentrated red and blue fruits grows in complexity on the mid-palate with ripe, dense tannins perfectly supported by the weight of the fruit. The wine completely harmonizes with a long finish of complex red fruit and mineral flavors. Alcohol 13.0%."
Not yet reviewed; 2010 vintage rated 89 points by Wine Spectator: "Light and refreshing, open-textured and inviting, offering raspberry, tea leaf and spice flavors that linger delicately. Drink now."
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87 points James Suckling: "Aromas of black currant and dark cherry. A medium-bodied Pinot with slightly rough tannins. The palate has some dark chocolate with a powdery finish. Drink now. Screw cap. (6/11/12)"
Producer notes: "This Pinot Noir has a brilliant deep, ruby red color with intense aromas of ripe plum, blackberry, and cherry, highlighted by spice and toasty oak. Fresh, rich ripe flavors of black cherry, cola and plum layered with a subtle touch of vanilla oak and raspberry. Aged in French oak for 10 months."
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Producer notes: "The wine's nose opens with spicy aromas of carnation, heather, and forest floor. The mouth, fuller than in past vintages, is finely textured with concentrated flavors echoing the varied aromas with subtle hints of cola. These broad flavors are shaped by a balanced, intricate structure."
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IWC 92
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92 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Vivid red. Highly perfumed, sexy bouquet of black raspberry, cherry-cola, fresh rose and smoky minerals, with a subtle orange zest nuance. Silky and gently sweet, with spicy red and dark berry flavors and a refreshingly bitter anise quality. Gains weight on the finish but maintains vivacity, leaving floral and spice qualities behind. (May 2012)"
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IWC 92
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92 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(12.6% alcohol): Bright red. High-pitched aromas of blackberry and cherry, with complicating notes of potpourri, spicecake and smoky minerals. Tight and energetic, offering a silky texture, intense red and dark fruit flavors, and a subtle lavender pastille quality. Gains flesh and heft with air but with no loss of vivacity or focus. Fine-grained tannins add shape to the spicy, penetrating, very long finish. (May 2012)"
'Good (+),' PinotFile: "12.6% alc. This vineyard is located in the Green Valley and is farmed by owners Ron Black and Stephen Bessone. Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. The nose unfolds slowly in the glass, revealing aromas of dark red cherries and raspberries with hints of clove and other spices. Relatively light in weight and somewhat lean in style, with flavorful black cherry fruit caressed by supple tannins, and underlain with tight acidity. Admirable length with welcome freshness and accessibility. (6/25/12)"
Producer notes: "The nose is rich in exotic kirsch, violets, warm earth, and carnation. The wine’s texture is lush and deep but very well-delineated by balanced acids. While charming now and perhaps our most accessible wine early on, the wine’s focused length and chewy tannins will allow for years of aging."
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Not yet reviewed; 2010 vintage rated 93 points by Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate), who wrote: "Anthill’s 2010 Pinot Noir Tina Marie Vineyard shows the exuberance and flash of Russian River. A juicy Pinot, the 2010 stands out for its pliancy and generosity. The up-front style makes the Tina Marie a pure pleasure to drink young, although it doesn’t quite have the pedigree or complexity of the Campbell Ranch. No matter, though, it is striking just the same. A burst of sublime, perfumed fruit graces the finish in this exquisite Pinot. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020."
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Not yet reviewed; 2010 vinrtage rated 90 points by Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar), who wrote: "Full red. Sexy, highly perfumed aromas of black raspberry and cherry, Asian spices and rose, plus a touch of licorice. Juicy, sharply defined red berry flavors are complemented by cracked pepper, cinnamon and a hint of candied flowers. Seductive, seamless and delicious already."
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'Very good,' PinotFile: "13.2% alc. Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Shy aromas of black cherries, rosebush and flint. Middleweight flavors of black cherries, black raspberries, cola and rose water, with a flowery undertone. Well-balanced ripe tannins and a focused, chalky finish leaving behind a lively fruit impression. Not the drive, extract and power we have come to expect from Shea Vineyard in this vintage, but still a wine of interest. Tasted the following day from a previously opened bottle, the nose was very perfumed and flowery with hints of oak and spice, the wine was smooth and soft on the palate, and some appealing spice had been added to the flavor profile. (4/13/13)"
Producer notes: "Botanica is always sappy and sanguine with a taste of wild rose, sour cherries, and blood orange. It is tempting to define them solely by their compelling texture and lush personality, but there is a structural element that is equally striking. This balance between extraordinarily concentrated fruit and intense levels of extract is the essence of the wine."
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Producer notes: "Ceras is Botanica’s counterpoint. Its color is more purple than red. It is more about minerals and herbs than fruit and flowers. It is a focused and elegant distillation of rock rather than an opulent cascade of fruit. It is an expression of the geology that lays beneath our land, the tart blue fruits of the coast range and the tender herbs that one finds amongst the trees and mushrooms of the Northwest forest."
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Producer notes: "Erratica is named for the giant rocks that are carried on the backs of glaciers and left to rest, alone and isolated, hundreds of miles from their true home. The name refers to the fact that they are of a completely different nature than everything else that lies in the field. Erratica is our most unconventional and experimental wine. Like the solitary rocks it is named after, it is completely unlike anything else. Typically rosé is made in one of two ways. Either it is pressed directly like a white wine, or bled from a fermenter destined for red wine during the first 24 hours. In this conventional sense, this is not rosé; but neither is it red or white. The liquid is macerated on the skins for a little over a week. Somewhere between the 6th and 8th day, the aromatics of the fermentation reach a peak of expression and fill the room with astonishing perfume. At this point, just before it becomes red wine, we siphon the juice from the fermenters and fill the barrels, where the juice finishes its fermentation and ages on the lees for a year before bottling."
Not yet reviewed; 2010 vintage rated 92 points by International Wine Cellar: "(100% pinot noir; made from juice macerated on the skins for roughly a week, after which it was racked into barrels and aged on its lees for a year before bottling): Faded red. A wild, complex bouquet evokes red fruit preserves, cherry pit and potpourri, with a note of orange zest adding lift. Sweet raspberry and cherry flavors are braced by tangy acidity and gain weight and floral character with air. Big but balanced, with excellent finishing cling and spicy persistence. (Jul 2012)"
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Producer notes: "100% Pinot Noir from Silver Pines Vineyard, Bennett Valley, Sonoma County. Clones: 80% Mariafeld, 20% Pommard. Raised for 10 months in 100% French oak (80% new). The Vagrant is the only Pinot Noir that will bear the Argot name from the 2010 vintage. The production level is tragically low. What arrives in the glass is a stunning Pinot Noir that will caress every nook and cranny of your sensorial experience. Each bottle we have opened has offered immediate gratification. We believe The Vagrant will reward short term cellaring. We adore this juice." Argot winemaker Justin Harmon crafts small lots of white and red wines including Pinot Noir at Vinify in Santa Rosa.
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Pinot Noir
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Oregon
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90 points Wine Spectator: "[$25 list] Light in color and texture, this Pinot displays pretty watermelon and cherry flavors that ride smoothly over velvety tannins, hinting at mint as this lingers enticingly. Drink now through 2016. Smart Buys. (9/30/12)"
Producer notes: "Imagine a walk down a Pacific Northwest forest trail in September, the warm, dry smell of firs and sunshine with ripe blackberries hanging off the vines and the cool trickle of a babbling brook over wet stones. That sums up the 2010 Argyle Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. This Pinot Noir has a surprising amount going on in the glass - from up front fruit to earthy complexity and spice nuances. Enjoy this taste of the Willamette Valley on the patio or on the forest trail."
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IWC 91
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91 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Vivid red. Lively and precise on the nose, displaying scents of redcurrant, cherry, sandalwood and dried rose. Juicy and focused, with very good depth and sweetness to its red berry and bitter cherry flavors. Shows a refreshingly spicy quality on the firmly tannic, chewy finish, which lingers with impressive vibrancy and length. I'd let this one rest for a few years. (Nov/Dec 2012)"
Producer notes: "While most Au Bon Climat Pinots are vineyard specific, Isabelle is created by masterful blending in the cellar of the best barrels from those specific sites (Bien Nacido, Sanford & Benedict, Talley Rincon, Mt. Carmel...the proportions are a very proprietary secret). The result is a wine of incredible depth, complexity, and focus- very serious Pinot. For this year's Isabelle, Jim was presented with more quality components than he has ever had to work with due to the exceptional nature of the vintage. A brilliant effort worthy of space in any cellar- it will live for years."
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88 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Dark red. Musky, spice-accented aromas of redcurrant and cherry, with a note of cured meat in the background. A chewy, tangy midweight that offers tangy red fruit qualities and touch of bitter chocolate. Somewhat ungiving right now, finishing with good energy and tightly wound red fruit character. Give this some air or age. (Nov/Dec 2012)"
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91 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2008 Pinot Noir La Bauge Au-dessus is made from 55% Bien Nacido and 45% Le Bon Climat fruit. This is a richer, deeper style than the Rincon. Layers of dark cherries and plums emerge from this fleshy, pliant Pinot Noir. The inner sweetness and perfume weave through effortlessly to a round, inviting finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018. (Aug 2011)"
90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Bright medium red. Redcurrant, cherry, Indian spices and underbrush on the pungent nose. Shows a firm, youthful structure and smoky red fruit flavors, with slow-building spiciness and a hint of bitter herbs. Then turns sweeter on the spicy finish, which is focused and very persistent. This taut, red fruit-driven wine benefits a lot from air; give it at least an hour in a decanter or another few years of bottle aging. (Oct/Nov 2011)"
Producer notes: "Has the usual Bien Nacido hard spice of black pepper, clove, and juniper. La Bauge au Dessus translates into 'the decadent party up above' these vineyards are the highest planting of Pinot Noir at Bien Nacido Vineyard."
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92 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2010 Pinot Noir Ritchie Vineyard is an attractive, mid-weight wine laced with sweet red cherries, flowers, spices and French oak. It shows lovely mid-palate sweetness and inner perfume in an attractive, mid-weight style best suited for near-term drinking. Today the Ritchie comes across as just a bit compact and one-dimensional next to the other 2010 Pinots. With air, though, the wine blossoms nicely. Freshly cut roses and spices waft from the delicate, feminine finish. It will be fascinating to follow this precise, crystalline beauty over the coming years. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2020. (Feb 2012)"
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93 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2010 Pinot Noir UV Vineyard comes across as very tight, but then opens up, with plums, black cherries, tar, minerals and licorice some of the nuances taking shape in the glass. The 2010 UV needs another year or two in bottle at the very least. There is an element of unrestrained wildness that runs through the 2010 UV. The heavy presence of clay in this site comes through in the wine’s broad-shouldered personality. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2020. (Feb 2012)"
PinotFile: "15.3% alc. Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. The nose highlights blackberry and black plum fruit with a noticeable oak contribution. Soft and smooth with generous flavors of blackberries and black plum sauce accented with hints of oak spice and vanilla. Good
fruit-driven length on the finish that leaves a little heat in its wake. Good. (12/10/12)"
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95 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2010 Pinot Noir UV-SL Vineyard is the richest and most expressive of these 2010 Pinots. It also shows the best balance of aromatics, fruit, acidity and tannin. Soy, mocha, the blackest of cherries and white flowers are some of the notes that flesh out in the glass. Delicately woven layers of nuance distinguish the UV-SL. This is a striking wine in every way. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2020. (Feb 2012)"
PinotFile: "15.0% alc. Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromas of smoky oak, tea leaf, oil and faint black fruit jam. Oak-infused flavors of dark berries, plum and cassis. Meaty with plenty of dry tannin, finishing juicy with good acidity. A man’s Pinot with full-on extraction displaying more oak at presence than I prefer. Well-crafted in its style. Good. (12/10/12)"
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Ruby red in color with ripe cherry and berry flavors. Soft and elegant, this wine can be enjoyed with wild game dishes and roast meats. Wine Enthusiast wrote this regarding the 2009 vintage: "...the best Pinot Noir at this price in California. Dry and silky, with raspberry, cola and black tea flavors."
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Offers a gorgeous aroma of plums and sweet raspberries with a hint of sandalwood and earth. On the palate this full-bodied Pinot Noir showcases well-balanced black and red stone fruit that is complex, rich and dense. Lush, well-integrated and elegant wine. Only 156 cases made. Winemaker: Jeff Pisoni.
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WS 93
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Pinot Noir
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Oregon
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94 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "[$80 list] Bright violet color. Explosively perfumed aromas of red and dark berry preserves, Asian spices and potpourri, with cola and vanilla accents building in the glass. Sappy, broad and appealingly sweet, offering lively, spicy dark berry flavors with nuances of soy and candied flowers. Shows plenty of upfront appeal and intense fruit, finishing smooth, spicy and very long. (Jul/Aug 2012)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "[$80 list] This Pinot is impressive for its clarity, transparency and focused blackberry, raspberry and sassafras flavors, hinting at floral and mineral notes as the finish lingers enticingly. Offers elegance and refinement without losing intensity. Drink now through 2020. 1,263 cases made. (9/30/12)"
Producer notes: "If the Willamette Valley is the more hedonistic then this is the more intellectual older sibling -- showing its breeding as well as restraint. This wine as always is 100% from our original estate vineyard. Medium ruby color, aromatically very pure nose of sweet and sour cherries, red currants, pomegranate and even a refreshing touch of ruby red grapefruit. Reminds us of a red-fruited, Cote de Beaune. Medium bodied, elegant, pure and racy. Th e tannins are extremely well integrated, balanced by zesty acid. Th is is a sleek, lithe, yet subtly muscular Pinot. Maturity window: 2013-2025."
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IWC 92
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Pinot Noir
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Oregon
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94 points Wine Spectator: "[$90 list] Taut and focused, this offers a cascade of cinnamon, clove, cherry, raspberry and guava flavors, coming together harmoniously against refined tannins. The finish glides easily. Lingers and lingers. Drink now through 2019. 600 cases made. (10/15/11)"
18/20 (93) points Decanter: "Raspberry nose, lifted and not too oaky. Full-bodied and spicy, with more force than the Beaux Frères Vineyard bottling, showing freshness as well as depth. Good length and fine potential. Drink: 2014-2025. Alcohol 14.1%. (Feb 2013)"
92 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Deep red with a bright rim. Exotically perfumed nose displays an array of dark fruit and floral scents, along with notes of Asian spices, anise and lavender. Shows very good depth and a surprisingly lithe character, with energetic raspberry and cherry flavors and notes of floral pastilles and licorice. A spicy quality adds energy to the long, sweet, silky finish. This is very young still. (Jul/Aug 2011)"
Producer notes: "Medium ruby hued, this wine exhibits notes of red currants and sandy, loamy undertones. Medium bodied, spicebox, Christmas fruitcake and herbs. Th ere is a depth and richness that we normally find in this vineyard planted to Dijon clones. Th is vintage shows a different side of this vineyard one of elegance and light -- the fruit profile is more one of red fruit than the normal dark fruit that we expect. Still complex and slow to reveal itself as this cuvée always is we are still enjoying watching this wine unwind and open up. Right now it is simply giving us hints of what is to come. This should be a wine to enjoy over the next 8+ years."
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Oregon
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92 points Wine Spectator: "[$100 list] Light and floral, offering a lovely rose petal grace note to the strawberry and cherry flavors, finishing with transparency and a gentle intensity. Drink now through 2016. 513 cases made. (9/30/12)"
PinotFile: "[$100 list] 552 cases. The site has sedimentary soils and a slightly higher elevation than the original Beaux Frères Vineyard. Planted on a steep south facing slope to Dijon clones 113, 114, 115, 667 and 777. (11/26/12)"
Producer notes: " This cuvee tends to lean towards the Côte de Nuits style of Pinot Noir. Dark ruby color with a hint of plum, Asian spice and forest floor on the nose as well as a spectrum of darker flavors to match. Th is is the richest and fullest of the three cuvees with great acidity and a multilayered mouth-feel. Th e texture is silky and enticing with moderate tannins suggesting a wine with aging potential. This cuvee should age well for 12-15 years. Case production: 552."
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WS 90
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Pinot Noir
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Oregon
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90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "($50) Bright red. Redcurrant and strawberry on the nose, with a lively underpinning of brown spices. Finely etched red berry flavors are given spine by a nervy mineral quality and pick up a rose pastille note on the back end. Finishes with a sweeter black raspberry quality and very good, sneaky persistence. This wine should age nicely on its balance and freshness. (May/Jun 2009)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "[$50 list] Light, silky and inviting, with a gossamer texture letting the delicate blueberry, cherry and nutmeg flavors slip easily through the long, enticing finish. Drink now through 2012. 2,414 cases made. (10/15/09)"
Producer notes: "Our 2007 Willamette Valley wine shows a delicate medium ruby color and very expressive aromas consisting of sweet cherries, a walk through the woods and a splash of white flowers. It consists of wine made from the following vineyards: Beaux Frères, Shea, Upper Terrace, Zena Crown, Amalie Robert and Carabella. The wine represents one of the silkiest and most feminine styles we have made to date. There is no lack of concentration but the equilibrium of all the elements seems to be the cheif hallmark of this very successful vintage. This wine is already delicious to drink now and showing complexity which makes us think that it will be a wine to drink within the first 5-7 years of its life. The balance which is always so critical is there. The tannins are unobtrusive and extremely silky. This is a real crowd pleaser, a very lush and beautifully supple Pinot Noir for the fan of instant gratification."
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