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Macphail Family Wines Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Pratt Vineyard 2006

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JJ Buckley Fine Wines

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Winery:
MacPhail Family Wines
Varietal:
Pinot Noir
Region:
USA > California > Sonoma County > Sonoma Coast
Type:
 
Color:
Red
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2018
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User Tags:  spices, complex, angular, stone fruits, structure, elegant, cloves, body, (tree) fruit, balance 


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California has long struggled with Pinot Noir. Finding the right vineyards for this most fickle of grape, one that enjoys a cool growing season yet needs warmth close to harvest to fully ripen, has proven a challenge in such a sunny state. Cooler areas eventually became identified; the Santa Rita Hills, Russian River Valley and Mendocino's Anderson valley are all prime spots for Pinot Noir in California. Unlike the lighter colored and sometimes delicate Pinots of Burgundy, California produces many rich, deep Pinots full of slightly chewy dark berry and cherry fruits with hints of cola, Asian spices and forest floor frequently adding complexity.

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Snooth User: ChrisCaughman
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In the glass this wine shows a vibrant ruby color. The nose is focused and complex with aromas of tart red fruit complemented by deeper tones of smoke, leather and damp earth. A vigorous palate of assertive fruit is balanced with lively acidity that carries through for a lingering finish. Drink now for a dynamic and bright Pinot Noir or cellar for 1-2 years and experience more subtlety and sophistication.


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Source: JJ Buckley
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Quite a bit lighter in body than MacPhail's other single-vineyard '06s, this one benefits from the elegant structure. With its silky angularity, it offers complex flavors of cherries, raspberries, orange tea, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves and vanilla-ri... Wine Enthusiast. A Pinot Noir wine from California in USA. 2006 MacPhail Family Wines Pinot Noir Pratt Vineyard 750ml


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Source: JJ Buckley
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($58) Quite a bit lighter in body than MacPhail's other single-vineyard '06s, this one benefits from the elegant structure. With its silky angularity, it offers complex flavors of cherries, raspberries, orange tea, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves and vanil... Wine Enthusiast. A Pinot Noir wine from California in USA. 2006 MacPhail Family Wines Pinot Noir Pratt Vineyard 750ml


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