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Pinot Noir - Super Premium

Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir

The 2009 Estate Pinot Noir is an elegant wine that truly expresses the terroir of the three unique vineyard sites within the Willamette Valley that contribute to this bottling. Aromas of baked red apples, cherry, pie spice and brown sugar are complemented by a hint of cinnamon on the nose. A smooth and sweet entry with flavors of brandied cherry, dark chocolate and leather dominate the palate. A classic Pinot noir with delicate, round tannins and nicely balanced acidity that lingers into a spicy finish. Appealing now but will further reward those who cellar this wine. Peak drinkability 2012 - 2016.

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joe-
gerstner

519836 24

What a stupid list. Embarrassing.

Nov 14, 2012 at 12:32 PM
BigWoodenS-
poon

102915 108

Why are the popular vote wines stupid and embarrassing?
This list is the result of everyone voting for their favorite wines and producers,
some of which, like Brundlmayer and Trimbach make excellent wines.
Putting a label such as "Super Premium" on a wine seems a little silly, but I think in this case we're just talking about price point and hopefully quality.

Nov 14, 2012 at 6:54 PM
Maurillo

1139256 16

Jordan and Ruffino Ducale super premium? Maybe semi premium? At best?

Nov 14, 2012 at 7:15 PM
Trentonpet-
e

612092 142

Ridge Geyserville is a wonderful wine, but when did you change the rules that 64% zinfandel with 36% other is a zin? I mean, Ridge doesn't call it a zinfandel. Just sayin....

Nov 14, 2012 at 9:31 PM
zinfandel1

Hand of Snooth

154660 716

I agree with Trentonpet-e being that with those percent breakdowns it should not be in the zin class. Having said that, I do believe this wine is fantastic and is probably the best of Ridge Winery. Just reclassify it.

Nov 17, 2012 at 8:01 AM
TeresaQ

941441 62

So pleased to see Vinoptima Gewurtztraminer on this list. Truly a very special wine.

Nov 22, 2012 at 6:40 AM
Ivesreeves

1163949 109

I agree with the assessment below. Who exactly are these "people" and have they ever consumed a libation that was not dispensed through a box or tap? My goodness, this list is beyond pedestrian. Perhaps apropos for the banquet at a Penn and Teller fan club convention, this selection does not reflect well on a website which purports to avail itself to serious wine drinkers. I'm going to hit the refresh button and pretend I didn't read this list.

Nov 30, 2012 at 11:49 PM
zinfandel1

Hand of Snooth

154660 716

I somewhat agree with what you are sayng but it is what it is.

Dec 01, 2012 at 8:00 AM