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Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard 2005

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Winery:
Patz & Hall
Varietal:
Pinot Noir
Region:
USA > California > Monterey County > Santa Lucia Highlands
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2020
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User Tags:  cherries, spice, red, (tree) fruit, alcohol, fruits, cherry, earthy, stone fruits, chemical 


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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.

Winemakers Notes

Vineyard Character: This famous vineyard site is situated above the Salinas Valley near Gonzales. Perched on a sandy mesa above the fertile ground of the valley, the Pisoni Vineyard is ground zero for superlative Pinot Noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands. Reflecting a perfect convergence of aspect, site and soil, Pisoni consistently yields grapes with remarkable power and complexity, highlighted by pure raspberry and cherry flavors. Tasting Notes: From its hypnotic aromatics to its voluptuous red-fruit intensity, the 2005 Pisoni possesses an almost otherworldly level of charisma and read more...

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Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 132, May/June 2007 (15.2% alcohol; the other pinots all say 14.2% on the label) Good deep ruby-red. Sappy aromas of black raspberry, minerals, pepper, smoked meat, dark chocolate and earth (Hall describes the nose as "brownies with baked walnuts"). Hugely sweet and deep, with a sappy quality to the fruit and complicating notes of pepper, herbs and spices. This has the lush texture, size and weight of a Burgundy grand cru. I would have scored it even higher but for a slight alcoholic warmth.


 

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Did I already use the word extracted? Creamy and rich in the nose showing blue and black fruits, licorice, spice and complex layering of flavors. This wine will only continue to evolve and provide much satisfaction in the years to come.


 

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Rating: 95-96 - As reviewed by Vinfolio Did I already use the word extracted? Creamy and rich in the nose showing blue and black fruits, licorice, spice and complex layering of flavors. This wine will only continue to evolve and provide much satisfaction in the years to come.


 

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