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School House Pinot Noir 2003

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School House Pinot Noir (2003)

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Winery:
School House Vineyard
Varietal:
Pinot Noir
Region:
USA > California > Napa > Spring Mountain
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2018
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User Tags:  fruit, pungent, chemical, tasting notes, clean, other berries, currant, smooth, firm, grip 


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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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Snooth User: Randy Hall
Randy Hall
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I was fortunate to taste this last summer (June 12, 2007). My tasting notes are sparse but here you go anyway:

Nose was clean, not stinky. Flavors were "nice fruit" (apologies), currant, tannins had good grip (which I take to mean firm but smooth), medium mouthfeel and tart finish that went on and on.


June 2008

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Snooth User: Poolerm
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I love this wine and have bought every vintage I can get my hands on


June 2008

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