Twomey Pinot Noir Napa Valley 2009

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Our 2009 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir has a ruby color with purple highlights and a complex nose of fresh rose pet...

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This is a decidedly assertive wine on the nose with graham cracker and cocoa notes accenting the meaty, black cherry fruit that shows hints of blac... Read more

Intense and a bit meaty on the nose with a fruity and slightly jammy blend of vanilla, strawberry cream and black cherry cola aromas, wrapped with... Read more

Subdued on the nose, with a soft blackberry note topped by a light, dried citrus zest tone and gentle, smoky oak notes. Rather tense on entry and ... Read more

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Editorial Reviews for Twomey Pinot Noir Napa Valley

Snooth User: Gregory Dal Piaz
8906589,208
4.00 5
Vintage: 2008 05/07/2010

This is a decidedly assertive wine on the nose with graham cracker and cocoa notes accenting the meaty, black cherry fruit that shows hints of black tea, cola, coriander seed and vanilla. With it’s big, rich entry this is a bit deceptive at first but quickly rallies to show great acidic spice and fine freshness. The fruit has a lovely stemmy edge to it in the mouth and is fresher than the nose suggests. The tannins are really soft, giving the wine some breadth while not detracting from the core of wild cherry fruit that flows across the palate. There is a bit of wood tannin that pops on the finish, and while this comes of as a bit simple it shows great purity to the fruit and finishes with solid length. 90pts


Snooth User: Gregory Dal Piaz
8906589,208
4.00 5
Vintage: 2008 11/19/2012

Intense and a bit meaty on the nose with a fruity and slightly jammy blend of vanilla, strawberry cream and black cherry cola aromas, wrapped with notes of alderwood and candied violets. Zesty with bright acidity and a really well integrated, smooth texture in the mouth. This is light- to medium-bodied because of the brightness of the acidity, even though the fruit is explosively rich and perhaps a touch sticky on the palate. Red plums and candied cherry come together on the palate along with hints of vanilla and cranberry/rhubarb compote. This finishes with just as much energy and brightness as it displays on the palate and just enough tannin to keep it grounded and focused through the finish. This is damn fun to drink and delicious. 93pts


Snooth User: Gregory Dal Piaz
8906589,208
4.50 5
Vintage: 2008 12/09/2010

Subdued on the nose, with a soft blackberry note topped by a light, dried citrus zest tone and gentle, smoky oak notes. Rather tense on entry and with fairly assertive acids, though the fruit fairly quickly conceals most of the acidity. The tannins are small and fairly finely textured but not so polished as to render this with textural contrast. The mouthfeel is honest and fresh, and the mid-palate shows nice cherry fruit with a hint of red plum, before turning slightly spicy with herbal top notes and a creamy, oak-inflected element that drives the subtle yet long finish. This is a somewhat understated wine, but for those who favor subtlety over power and enjoy an elegant Pinot this is a solid choice. 93pts


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Snooth User: Chris Carpita
330935,526
4.50 5
Vintage: 2010 11/16/2012

Rich aroma with oak notes balanced against strong blackberry and cherry umami. The mouth takes on a life of it's own with red fruit, stone fruit, and tropical fruits on the finish. Delicious!


Snooth User: Philip James
112,547
4.00 5
Vintage: 2008 10/05/2010

Coffee, cherry and anise on the nose. Very rich, sweet fruit flavors. Very nice.


Snooth User: Carly Wray
196958852
3.50 5
Vintage: 2008 05/09/2010

Tons of big red fruit on the nose, juicy cherry candy (of the Jolly Rancher variety) on the palate. Good acidity, light-bodied.


Snooth User: mark
26,017
4.00 5
Vintage: 2008 05/07/2010

Violets and cherries and powdered sugar nose. Lively and acidic cranberry flavors, loads of fresh spice. Has a lot of character, and even a bit of effervescence.


Snooth User: Chris Carpita
330935,526
2.00 5
Vintage: 2008 05/07/2010

Rich spicy nose with red raspberries, the mouth is similar but more vegetative, and a bit rubbery. The mouth is really interesting but I don't like it much.


Snooth User: solomania9
63312,960
3.00 5
Vintage: 2008 05/07/2010

Funky animal nose. Acidic bright cherries. Leather and tar - slightly complex finish.


Snooth User: Philip James
112,547
3.00 5
Vintage: 2008 05/08/2010

Peaches and plums on the nose, with a sweet fruity blueberry flavor in the mouth. Medium bodied. Crisp finish with some blueberry and bramble notes.


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External Reviews for Twomey Pinot Noir Napa Valley

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Source: JJ Buckley Fine Wines
Vintage: 2010 01/17/2013

Ruby core extends to a deep pink rim. Sweet red fruit leads the bouquet, along with macerated cherry, strawberry coulis and ripe raspberry. Smooth, rich and seamless, the palate echoes the pure red fruit, complemented by a hint of cola and bubble gum... Ryan Moses. A Pinot Noir wine from California in USA. 2010 Twomey Pinot Noir Russian River 750ml


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Source: JJ Buckley Fine Wines
Vintage: 2010 01/03/2013

This is bone dry, with lots of zesty acidity and flavors of sour cherry candy, pomegranate and persimmon, with a mushroomy earthiness. It should change over the next four years, although not necessarily improving. Try pairing it with steak, lamb or a... Wine Enthusiast. A Pinot Noir wine from California in USA. 2010 Twomey Pinot Noir Russian River 750ml


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Source: JJ Buckley Fine Wines
05/19/2011

A Pinot Noir wine from California in USA. 2009 Twomey Pinot Noir Russian River 750ml


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Vintage: 2008 04/12/2011

2008 Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir was sourced from Bien Nacido Vineyard. This is a sustainably farmed vineyard, which may explain, at least partly, why this wine is so richly textured and so comple


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Vintage: 2007 04/12/2011

90 Points - Wine & SpiritsFragrant strawberry and Rainier cherry scents fill this bright, brisk pinot. The fruit is clean and zesty straight through to the finish. Light tannins keep it tight and sm


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Vintage: 2006 01/30/2009

2006 Twomey Cellars Pinot Noir is a beautifully balanced wine that expresses great elegance and depth. It displays a red sapphire color and aromas of dried rose petal, strawberry jam, potpourri and cinnamon. The initial impression on the palate is of


External Review
Vintage: 2006 11/26/2009

Twomey Cellars Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2006 750ML


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Winemaker's Notes:

Our 2009 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir has a ruby color with purple highlights and a complex nose of fresh rose petals, lilacs, candied apples, sweet baking spices and a hint of peppermint. It has a rich, broad attack on the palate and notes of caramel, butterscotch and ripe, red fruit. This expressive wine has a balanced finish of fruit, spice, bright natural acidity and fine grained tannins.

Our 2009 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir has a ruby color with purple highlights and a complex nose of fresh rose petals, lilacs, candied apples, sweet baking spices and a hint of peppermint. It has a rich, broad attack on the palate and notes of caramel, butterscotch and ripe, red fruit. This expressive wine has a balanced finish of fruit, spice, bright natural acidity and fine grained tannins.

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Alcohol: 13.6%

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