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Barnett Vineyards Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Tina Marie Vineyard 2007

Winemaker's Notes:

The mixture of clones on theseunique soils contributes distinctive bright red fruit aromas with afleshy and elegant tannin structure. Each year as this vineyard comesto maturity its complexity has grown and evolved to be trulydistinctive.

Region: USA » California » Sonoma County » Russian River Valley

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Winery: Barnett Vineyards

Color: Red

Varietal: Pinot Noir

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Barnett Vineyards:

With passion and patience, Fiona and Hal Barnett created this vineyard and winery in 1983 with the intent of producing small amounts of hand crafted Cabernet Sauvignon wines from their estate. Since the first vintage of Barnett Vineyards, Spring Mountain has proven to deserve it's own AVA and become known as a unique microclimate, producing exceptional Cabernet Sauvignons and Merlots. The vineyards are located at the top of Spring Mountain, at elevation 2,000ft, and planted on steep terraces that follow the contour of the land. In some places, the grade averages in excess of 35%. Mountainside farming is very challenging. The vines must struggle to reach nutrients and water in the soil and, as a result, yield only one to two tons per acre. The elements of sun, temperature, and well-drained porous soils give an advantageous water stress to the vines and contribute to the depth, richness and character of the wines. Grapes are harvested by hand; vineyard row by row, as optimum ripeness and maturity is reached. Fermentation is done in small batches. Since the winery's first 100 cases in 1989, Barnett Vineyards has grown to approximately 6,000 cases total production. Rattlesnake Hill and Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignons are the focus at the estate with total Cabernet production varying between 2,100 and 3,000 cases annually. In addition, Barnett Vineyards produces limited amounts of Merlot, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown from single vineyards located in well-desired appellations. Read less

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Editorial Reviews for Barnett Vineyards Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Tina Marie Vineyard

Gregory Dal Piaz

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07/10/2009

sweet and dusty with sultry beet root tones over the cherry and raspberry fruit, there’s a decidedly cocoa powdery note and a touch of wood spice as well. Rich but not particularly big, with dark yet rather fresh fruit tones in the mouth. Nice, soft ripe tannins and integrated acidity give this a nice feel though it is a touch tight. More cocoa dusted cherry in the mouth with a small wild berry fruit tone that lingers on the bright, vanilla tinged finish. 91pts

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