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SN: 90
Canal's Bottlestop | USD 16.99 $14.96 750ml |
Santa Barbara Winery Pinot Noir 2010
Editorial Review by Gregory Dal Piaz:
A bit mineral on the nose with well integrated wood spice, hints of toasted almonds, violets, and some used oak notes all melting into a pool of wild cherry and blackberry fruit. Clean and clear on entry with vibrant acids and fine tannins supporting some unabashedly fruity fruit. This still maintains some nice focus and grip so it delivers attractively intense fruitiness without the weight and density that so often accompanies such fruit. There’s some nice cherry skin and jammy, almost grapy fruit on the palate with a hint of something green, lime zest or herb, adding some complexity on the back end as this transitions to a slightly hot and slight drying finish that shows excellent length and persistence to the grapey, blackberry and plummy fruit which ends with a burst of cola. Not my style but in this style this is very good and it certainly is zesty! 90pts
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Editorial Reviews for Santa Barbara Winery Pinot Noir
A bit mineral on the nose with well integrated wood spice, hints of toasted almonds, violets, and some used oak notes all melting into a pool of wild cherry and blackberry fruit. Clean and clear on entry with vibrant acids and fine tannins supporting some unabashedly fruity fruit. This still maintains some nice focus and grip so it delivers attractively intense fruitiness without the weight and density that so often accompanies such fruit. There’s some nice cherry skin and jammy, almost grapy fruit on the palate with a hint of something green, lime zest or herb, adding some complexity on the back end as this transitions to a slightly hot and slight drying finish that shows excellent length and persistence to the grapey, blackberry and plummy fruit which ends with a burst of cola. Not my style but in this style this is very good and it certainly is zesty! 90pts
External Reviews for Santa Barbara Winery Pinot Noir

Medium bodied with scents of lemon zest, a bit of honeysuckle, and a large dose of apple pie with a hint of baking spices. On the palate there is more apple with substantial creaminess, and it is well balanced with good acidity. It has a smooth and lingering finish that will keep a smile on your face. You could enjoy this wine with several chicken dishes, or have it with a slice of apple pie with extra sharp cheddar.

All of the wines made by this producer have been top notch, and the Russian River Chardonnay is no exception. Right from the start, you are hit with enticing scents of honeysuckle, ripe melon and lemon zest. Upon tasting, you have an explosion of flavors: honeydew melon, vanilla and hazelnuts. Enjoy this wine with Chicken Marsala and rice pilaf.
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