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2006 Bjornstad Pinot Noir Van der Kamp - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast (9/30/2009)
14.6% alcohol. Youthful but showing very well. Initially some oak and grapey notes on the nose, but those blew off with minimal swirling. Dark cherry color. Red and black cherry on the nose, along with a chocolate note, and some earthy spice. In the mouth, delightfully refreshing cherry fruit that intermingled beautifully with the earth and spice notes. Strong acidity. A faint trace of heat on the finish. A- -
2006 Holdredge Pinot Noir - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (9/29/2009)
14.4% alcohol. Translucent red cherry color. Very pretty nose of flowers, black cherry, spice, minerals, and a bit of oak. In the mouth, texturally beautiful and wonderfully pure. Black cherry fruit is framed by terrific floral and earth notes. Bright acidity. Long finish that marries chocolate and cherry. Youthful but drinking very well. Another couple years will allow it to develop better. A- -
2006 Inman Family Pinot Noir Thorn Road Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (9/25/2009)
14.4% alcohol. Opened one hour before serving but not decanted. From the get-go, a terrific, endearing wine that is just pure pleasure in the glass. Red cherry color. Gorgeous nose of red and black cherry, baking spice, and flowers. In the mouth, juicy and focused, with great balance and life to it. Red and black cherry fruit races across the tongue, supported by spice and subtle earth notes. Minerality and floral notes frame the acidity, and there is a long finish that brings the fruit back to the forefront once again. Really drinking well this early on. A- -
2006 Siduri Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (9/25/2009)
14.1% alcohol. It took some vigorous swirling in the glass, but this is showing very well. Red cherry color. Pretty nose of flowers, black cherry, spice, and minerals. In the mouth, so lively and refreshing, but with concentration and structure that shows cellar time will be beneficial. Plenty of black cherry fruit, a touch of oak, and terrific spice and earth complexity. Bright acidity. A long finish. This is excellent Keefer. A- -
2006 Joseph Swan Vineyards Pinot Noir Trenton Estate - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (9/22/2009)
14.5% alcohol. This is so youthful. A riper vintage, like the 2003, but this has more structure at this stage. Initially tight aromatics, but it opened up into a lovely nose of black cherry, baking spice, earth, minerals, and a floral accent. In the mouth, alive, concentrated, and racy. Explodes with black cherry fruit up front, with baking spice and earth backing it up. The mineral-laden acidity cuts across the tongue and leads to a long, juicy finish that has a bit of tannic bite. A baby. And delicious. A- -
2006 Holdredge Pinot Noir Mazie Rose - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (9/16/2009)
14.7% alcohol. This is not nearing anything close to its main maturity. It’s gorgeous. Rich red color. Gorgeous nose of flowers, black cherry, blackberry, minerals, and baking spice. The palate is lively, with gobs of red-and-black cherry fruit, and an elegant floral and spice touch to it. Excellent acidity. Long finish. A-/A -
2006 Dain Wines Pinot Noir American Beauty Amber Ridge Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (9/12/2009)
14.1% alcohol. Living up to its name. A superb expression of RRV Pinot. Red cherry color. Intoxicating nose of black cherry, blackberry, chalky minerals, and baking spice. In the mouth, racy and full of life, exploding with terrific fruit, an excellent bite of acidity, ample complexity, and a long finish. This is very pretty. A- -
2006 Siduri Pinot Noir Arbre Vert Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (9/12/2009)
13.0% alcohol. Pretty light red color. Terrific nose of black cherry, earth, a touch of spice, and minerals. In the mouth, lively and youthful, with focused fruit that blended black and sour cherry. Strong acidity and a smooth mouth feel. Solid finish. Just very enjoyable, if drunk too young. A- -
2006 Siduri Pinot Noir Chehalem Mountains - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Chehalem Mountains (9/12/2009)
14.1% alcohol. Black cherry color reflected the beautiful black cherry bouquet in this wine, which also showed a touch of spice. In the mouth, plush and balanced with lots of fruit, kissed by earth and spice. Terrific acidity and a lovely finish. This has a bit more complexity than the excellent Willamette blend. A- -
2006 Scherrer Winery Pinot Noir Sonoma County - USA, California, Sonoma County (9/11/2009)
14.5% alcohol. Intoxicating nose of pure black cherry and blackberry fruit, backed up with compelling spice and earth notes. In the mouth, plush yet refreshing, bursting forth with fruit. A good kick of acidity and a juicy finish. It is drinking so well right now, it’s a nice bridge between the 2005 and 2007 in the cellar. A- -
2006 Siduri Pinot Noir Hawk’s View Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (9/4/2009)
13.0% alcohol. Still youthful and a bit tight, but nevertheless generous and tasty. Black cherry color. Aromatic nose of black cherry, blackberry, damp earth, and a lovely floral note. In the mouth, tremendously lively and delicious. Explodes with fruit up front, supported by bright acidity and rich earthy notes. Long finish. A- -
2006 Soter Pinot Noir Mineral Springs - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton (8/30/2009)
Black cherry color. A very rich nose with a good dose of oak initially, followed by refined, lush black cherry and blackberry fruit and damp earth. In the mouth, a caressing palate that unfolds juicy fruit and earth, good acidity, and a strong finish. This is a lovely, texturally delightful wine. B+/A-
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