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Sterling Vineyards Pinot Noir Vintner's Collection Central Coast 2005

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Winery:
Sterling Vineyards
Varietal:
Pinot Noir
Region:
USA > California > Central Coast
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2011
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User Tags:  berry, fruit, stone fruits, resinous, oak, (tree) fruit, dessert, caramel, cherry, chocolate 


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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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The Place



Just inland of the Monterey Bay lies the 1,300-acre Paris Valley Ranch Vineyard in the San Lucas appellation of southern Monterey. Surrounded by the Gavilan and Santa Lucia mountain ranges, the property enjoys coastal fog and cool afternoon breezes from the Pacific that temper the warm climate of the Central Coast. These conditions allow for a long, cool growing season resulting in grapes with well-defined varietal character. Grapes for the 2003 Sauvignon Blanc were harvested from selected plantings within this property as well as from prime surrounding read more...

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Snooth User: Rachael McCrea
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The first red I ever liked...


December 2007

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With bright raspberry fruit and toasty notes of vanilla and spice, this is the perfect easy-going Pinot to keep you warm on those cool nights.


 

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Rich and full bodied showing concentrated berry and plum flavors.


December 2008

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Very Good Pinot. Smooth, good finish. definitely worth the $15


August 2009

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