Acacia Pinot Noir Napa Valley-Carneros Estate Bottled 2006

The myriad of dark fruit and floral notes in this Pinot Noir come from the cool, windy Los Carneros American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the southern reaches of Napa Valley. Satsuma plum, blackberry, red rose and violet notes weave through the enticing aromas, mingled with warm nuances of vanilla and toasted oak from barrel aging. Silky, elegant flavors echo the aromas, adding blueberry and plum to the rich fruit complexity. You'll find this wine's lush flavors, bright acidity and fine tannins are perfectly balanced to complement a broad range of foods, from grilled salmon and chicken, read more...to lamb and wild mushrooms.    (hide)

Not your typical 'light' pinot noir. Earthy. I like it alot.

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April 2009

The deep ruby red color is an initial clue as to the power of this wine. The nose exhibits a delicate balance between primary fruit and rich, meaty, savory notes. A deep, black cherry aroma intermingles with subtle blackberry, cassis, roasted meat, wet earth and Provençal herb notes. The wine is creamy and mouthfilling on entry with a strong cola impression at midpalate that leads to vanilla and tar on the long, broad, red cherry finish.

I have become a big fan of Pinots from Carneros and this is a good example of one. For a Pinot this wine was a little darker and had a heavier body to it. Cherry and blackberry on the nose. Tasted hints of black berry, black current, and slight hints of vanilla with a delicate background of oak. Finish was somewhat abrupt but overall this was a very decent Pinot Noir.

January 2009

Winemaker's Notes - The myriad of dark fruit and floral notes in this Pinot Noir come from the cool, windy Los Carneros American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the southern reaches of Napa Valley. Satsuma plum, blackberry, red rose and violet notes weave through the enticing aromas, mingled with warm nuances of vanilla and toasted oak from barrel aging. Silky, elegant flavors echo the aromas, adding blueberry and plum to the rich fruit complexity. You ll find this wine s lush flavors, bright acidity and fine tannins are perfectly balanced to complement a broad range of foods, from grilled salmon read more...and chicken, to lamb and wild mushrooms.    (hide)

June 2009

Wine Tasting NotesA lovely ruby red in color, the Acacia Carneros Pinot Noir offers deep, fragrant aromas of violets, black cherries, toasty oak and earth. This wine is soft yet lively on the palate, with rich flavors of Satsuma plum and minerals enhanced by a touch of oak. A well-balanced acidity accentuates the fine tannins which carry through to the long finish. Pair with richer pastas, wild mushroom risotto, grilled salmon and herb-crusted pork tenderloin.

January 2009