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| Pinot Noir,
Ampelos Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills, 2008 |
| Deep , powerfully scented
aromas of dark red, fruits, dried wild sage and kirsch
fruit intermixed with notions of lavender, cured
meat, earth and spice. The aromas give way to the
dense flavor of dark cherries, black currants and
dried herbs. This wine displays an abundant texture
from the stems, thicker skins, and native yeast fermentation.
It needs 1-2 years more of bottle age and then should
last for 10-15+ years.
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$42 per bottle
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| Pinot Noir,
Las Hermanas Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills, 2008 |
An elegant and
extremely pure nose that is ripe, fresh and layered
with dark fruits like plum, cherry, and a spice
character that complements the medium-weight flavors
that are less obviously ripe than the nose, all
wrapped in a moderately firm, balanced and dusty
finish. With the alcohol at 14.4%, the acidity
is really playing a complementary role to the more
ripe aromas and flavors. Give this wine some time
in bottle and it will reward your patience for
the next 10-15 years.
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| Pinot Noir,
Turner Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills, 2008 |
The Turner pinot
noir’s bouquet is all about beautiful blue
and red fruits, incense, forest floor, earth, and
spice. Its rich, full-bodied, and opulent
flavors give way to an elegant, medium-bodied wine
that offers a powerful satin-textured mouthfeel.
Wines like this are sometimes difficult to comprehend
because there is just so much going on. Give this
wine a year in bottle and watch it blossom for
the following 10-15+ years.
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| Pinot Noir,
Melville Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills, 2008 |
This wine has a deep ruby hue
with aromas of crushed sweet raspberries, violets,
Chinese black tea, wild dried sage and chalky,
almost wet stone-like notes. The wine is rich,
medium-bodied, multi-dimensional, with superb depth
and length, and a remarkable finish. The wine is
gorgeously pure with its tight acidity. Symmetry
is achieved rarely and this wine certainly has
it. Give this wine another 1-2 years in bottle
and watch its personality unfold over the following
10-15+ years.
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| Syrah,
Ampelos Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills, 2007 |
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Opaque purple. The deep, exotically
scented bouquet of boysenberry, cherry-cola and
oak spices reminded me of a Cote-Rotie from Bonnefond.
Lush and creamy in texture, offering sweet red
and dark berry flavors and powerful but integrated
tannins. Picks up notes of black olive and black
pepper with air and finishes with excellent clarity
and sweet persistence. This is complex enough to
drink right now.
92 points - International Wine Cellar
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| Syrah,
Verna's Vineyard, Santa Barbara County,
2007 |
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Bright purple. Drop-dead sexy
aromas of blackberry, boysenberry and black olive,
with sexy Asian spice and floral qualities adding
complexity. Deep, focused and spicy, offering vibrant
raspberry, cherry compote, allspice and cinnamon
flavors, with silky tannins lending support. A
nervy spine of minerality adds cut to the long,
vibrant, peppery finish. This is a superb value.
93 points - International Wine Cellar
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