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Santa Cruz Mountains on SnoothDec 22, 2009
Pinot Paradise, a celebration of the Pinot Noirs of the Santa Cruz Mountains, is March 27-28. On Saturday: the wineries are open for Pinot Pathways, with special barrel tastings and new releases. On Sunday: the Grand Cruz Tasting at Villa Ragusa in Campbell in the afternoon. And that morning is the Technical Session: this year focusing on the in...
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May 2013
Thanks for the rec's guys, and I'm glad we haven't gotten into ... ... into ... also mentioned the Santa Cruz mountains in the OP, and probably other areas in OR.OT, Mark and I picked up some Cabot Anderson Valley last week, couldn't pass it up @ $23.99 retail. After popping one last night, it's no doubt good stuff and I'll probably get more.... Read More
May 2013
Absolutely delicious! It fits more of the burgundian flavor profile with soft body, semi-tart cherries, raspberries, hint of sage and dried herbs. Definitely benefited from some aeration. I accidentally left it out all night and couldn't resist revisiting it for lunch. Paired excellent with grilled salmon with lemon and garlic and sautéed summ... Read More
April 2013
Help!Ok, ok...there's no crisis here in Dallas. However, I do have ... for ... for me! Actually, the 2008 Santa Cruz Mountains bottle was terrific!)The last PN I had was 2008 Au Bon Climat "Talley-Rincon Vineyard" Arroyo Grande Valley. It left me very uninspired. I preserved half the bottle for the next day and was only a little more satisfied... Read More
March 2013
Still open on the nose, with fresh red fruit topped with lots of nutty oak, a hint of butter, toasty spice notes and a meaty edge. Transparent and bright in the mouth, this is very tight today and I didnt have enough time to tell where its really going. Theres no doubt that this has fine structure, and fresh, ripe fruit, but I cant get much more... Read More
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March 2013
Mostly oaky spice on the nose, which is tight but does slowly reveal hints of crushed blackcurrant and blackberry fruit. This is a bit dense and closed in on itself, but there is a gorgeous core of red and black fruit here and really lovely ripe tannins as well as integrated acidity that keeps this fresh and lively in the mouth. The finish shows... Read More
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89065
March 2013
ight and reticent on the nose which shows hints of dusty minerals and very fine leather and pencil notes with some late to arrive crushed red currant notes. In the mouth this is surprisingly opulent and ripe with lots of rich black currant fruit. Theres seemingly less tannin here than in previous vintages, even though the tannins appears to be ... Read More
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89065
March 2013
Big black currant greets the nose accented with hints of a little truffle, black plum, cardamom and briar. This smells smooth and polished. Ripe tannins and fine acidity define the palate which shows off transparent, perfectly ripe black fruits. This is lively and detailed in the mouth, though the wood tannins seems to pinch the mid-palate just ... Read More
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89065
March 2013
This is tight, lean and focused on the nose, with a rich core of vanilla-laced blackberry that is almost beefy in its intensity. Theres a hint of nutty oxidation here as well as layers of candle wax, tobacco, pencil shavings and dried chili aromas. Elegant and so well balanced on the palate, this delivers juicy black fruits framed with hints of ... Read More
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89065
March 2013
This has a lovely nose that shows some early maturity with sweet, tobacco accents over a base of gentle black spice and smoke-tinged blackcurrant fruit. Bright acidity on entry leads to a rather gentle mid-palate that shows off very clear blackberry and red currant fruit formed with suggestions of wild herbs. This is a touch simple, yet remains ... Read More
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March 2013
This is so nuanced and complex, with layers of apple butter, flowers, lemon pith and butchers wax on a softly seductive nose. The palate shows excellent elegance and superb balance, with lovely minerality running from the front right through the long finish. The fruit is subtle here, but shows nice complexity with decidedly fresh green apple and... Read More
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