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Paraiso Vineyards Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 2007

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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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Winemaker Notes - Paraiso's flagship varietal, from some of the oldest plantings in the Highlands - wonderful Burgundian character: rich cherry and plum flavors with hints of spice, smoke, and toasty oak. All wrapped by structuring tannins and acidity. Amazingly food-versatile: salmon, roast chicken and beef tenderloin.


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WS 92Pts - According to the Wine Spectator: Serves up a trim, flavorful band of ripe cherry, wild berry and strawberry jam that s elegantly styled and well-structured, finishing with a long, complex finish echoing anise and mineral. Drink now through 2014.


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92 pts from Wine Spectator in the June 24th Wine Spectator Insider, a precursor to the July Issue of the WS!!! - Serves up a trim, flavorful band of ripe cherry, wild berry and strawberry jam that's elegantly styled and well-structured, finishing with a long, complex finish echoing anise and mineral. Drink now through 2014. JL - Nick's Pick for Great Value! - Paraiso has a somewhat Burgundian approach to Pinot Noir. Stylistically they are not heavily extracted rather, they often have earth and loam characteristics and the Santa Lucia specifically has lots of red fruit characteristics, read more...


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