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San Saba Vineyards Pinot Noir 2006

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Winery:
San Saba Vineyards
Varietal:
Pinot Noir
Region:
USA > California > Monterey
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2014
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User Tags:  (tree) fruit, cherry, stone fruits, bright, strawberry, sophisticated, fruit, smooth, color descriptors, release 


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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

Richer and more complex than our first release, this wine still maintains a stylistic appeal that is classic French in its delicate balance of weight and flavor. The bouquet has dark chocolate covered cherries with touches of spice and cedar. Violets in the nose and mouth also contribute interest. Flavors of cherry fruit and a little meatiness make this wine intriguing. There’s a vibrancy that adds energy and brightness within the framework of a smooth texture.

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The grapes come from the 4 major dijon clones (115, 667, 777 and pommard 4) which were planted 5 years ago.

Opens with a light elegant nose, with some light earth. Its very fruity too - bright strawberry tase. Ultra light wine that has soft persistent tannins. The strawberry persists to the finish. A bright youthful, yet elegant wine. Aged 9 months in 50% new oak. 600 cases made.


May 2008

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Richer and more complex than our first release, this wine still maintains a stylistic appeal that is classic French in its delicate balance of weight and flavor. The bouquet has dark chocolate covered cherries with touches of spice and cedar. Violets in the nose and mouth also contribute interest. Flavors of cherry fruit and a little meatiness make this wine intriguing. There’s a vibrancy that adds energy and brightness within the framework of a smooth texture.


July 2009

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Richer and more complex than our first release, this wine still maintains a stylistic appeal that is
classic French in its delicate balance of weight and flavor. The bouquet has dark chocolate
covered cherries with touches of spice and cedar. Violets in the nose and mouth also contribute
interest. Flavors of cherry fruit and a little meatiness make this wine intriguing. There’s a
vibrancy that adds energy and brightness within the framework of a smooth texture.


November 2009

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