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Rodney Strong Vineyards Russian River Valley Estate Pinot Noir 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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Funky, kinky smoky, rubbery sulfur notes hide the core of spicy, complex fruit with intense cola, cold coffee and graham cracker notes struggling to emerge from the sulfur. Blackberry jam and a touch of char peak out then recede. A bit dead in the mouth with the sulfur tamping down the midpalate. . Not lively or fresh yet with a rich round mouthfeel. The dark cherry fruit it fairly intense with complicating notes of spicy, light vanilla and cinnamon that leads to a finish that accentuates the oaky vanilla a touch and has a cherry candy tone to it. A bit short. Solid if uninspiring but marred by the sulfur read more...


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Light ruby in color, this soft, harmonious Pinot Noir has the feel and structure of a medium-range village Burgundy from the Cote de Beaune. Dark cherry, charcoal, and subdued cola notes are found in both aromas and flavors, along with a subtle floral component. Not especially complex or long, but round and pleasant to drink, varietally right-on, and very well-priced. Would be a great restaurant wine.


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Rating: 88/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine on 06/09 Oak surrounds the gentle red fruit of this wine with warm cinnamon and toasty, black walnut flavors. Underneath, the fruit is tart and suited to braised rabbit.


 

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WN 90pts. - Tasting Notes - Supple in texture, with rose petal and red fruit aromas, this lively, medium bodied wine is aged entirely in French oak, which adds a subtle, toasty vanilla character and a hint of spice. Ideal for current enjoyment, this Pinot Noir will hold nicely over the next 2 to 3 years. A blend of 97% Pinot Noir and 3% Syrah.


May 2009

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A blend of 97% Pinot Noir and 3% Syrah. Supple in texture, with rose petal and red fruit aromas, this lively, medium bodied wine is aged entirely in French oak, which adds a subtle, toasty vanilla character and a hint of spice. Ideal for current enjoyment, this Pinot Noir will hold nicely over the next 2 to 3 years.


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I received this wine as a gift (I think it was Beverly). It lasted me about 3 or 4 dinners. I just kept corking it (vacuum sealed). It does need to sit in a glass for a good hour. Its a medium easy to drink wine, good with just about any meal.


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