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Mark West Pinot Noir 2002

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Mark West Pinot Noir (2002)

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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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This Mark West Pinot Noir begins with appealing aromas of ripe cherry and rich toasted oak. The palate has wonderful depth and is fresh with flavors of succulent cherry, wild strawberry and exotic clove like spices. The wine finishes long and full.The 1999 Mark West Sonoma County Pinot Noir is a wonderful fusion of grapes from the Russian River Valley integrated with a small portion of fruit from the Napa Valley. Grapes harvested from a combination of Mark West and Dutton Ranch Vineyards in the Russian River Valley make up 95% of this elegant Pinot Noir. The remaining 5% of grapes are selected from read more...


 

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