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Marcassin Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard 1999

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Winery:
Marcassin
Varietal:
Pinot Noir
Region:
USA > California > Sonoma County > Sonoma Coast
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2012
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User Tags:  balance, stone fruits, intense, fruit, dessert, (tree) fruit, sophisticated, berry, rich, romanian cheese 


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What to Expect

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.

Winemakers Notes

The 1999 Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard is less flamboyant than the ostentatious Blue Slide cuvee. It exhibits more animal, plum, raspberry, and earthy characteristics (meaty porchinis come to mind) in its broodingly backward, mineral-dominated personality. Additionally, there is great structure and purity, as well as layers of fruit and intensity...

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Rating: 86/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Messenger in Issue 15, 3rd Quarter, 2004 Surprisingly, this was already browning though the nose does not seem unduly advanced as it's both elegant and sweet. The medium full flavors offer excellent intensity, average complexity and a lot of warmth on the finish, which is somewhat marred by a good deal of rather prickly acidity. While this is certainly drinkable, it's a disjointed wine at present.


 

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...The 1999 Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard is less flamboyant than the ostentatious Blue Slide cuvee. It exhibits more animal, plum, raspberry, and earthy characteristics (meaty porchinis come to mind) in its broodingly backward, mineral-dominated per... Robert Parker. A Pinot Noir wine from California in USA. 1999 Marcassin Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard 750ml


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Rating: (95-96) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 132 on Dec-00


 

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Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 142


 

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Rating: 94/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 06/15/04


 

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Rating: NR - As reviewed by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar on May-04


 

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