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2004 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Russian River Selection - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (1/10/2010)
14.2% alcohol. Opened two hours before serving but not decanted. As with previous bottles, this is showing to be a very pretty wine. It’s still youthful. Pretty nose of black cherry and minerals. In the mouth, greater development of complexity, with spice and floral notes joining the fun. Strong acidity and a solid finish. A- -
2005 Dain Wines Pinot Noir American Beauty Amber Ridge Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (1/8/2010)
14.0% alcohol. Just a terrific showing for this wine. It has held its style from 18 months ago and will continue to hold for longer. Juicy black cherry on the nose, with baking spice, and minerals. In the mouth, racy and quite intense, with beautifully concentrated black cherry fruit that is layered with baking spice, flowers, and earth. Bright acidity and a long finish that’s smooth and pleasant. Just beautiful. A- -
2006 Ketcham Estate Pinot Noir Ketcham Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (1/8/2010)
14.5% alcohol. Very tasty yet again. Black cherry, baking spice, minerals, and a hint of tea on the nose and the palate. Lush and drinking well. Still can go well for a few more years, too. A- -
2004 Siduri Pinot Noir Olivet Grange - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (1/3/2010)
14.1% alcohol. This has really come together as a complete wine now. Dark cherry color. Aromatic nose of flower-laced black cherry and baking spice. In the mouth, round but retaining linear focus, with tasty black cherry fruit, floral notes, spice, and bright acidity. Gentle finish that leaves a very positive lingering impression. A- -
2005 Sonoma Coast Vineyards Pinot Noir Freestone Hills - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast (12/30/2009)
14.2% alcohol. Dark red color. Aromatic nose of blackberry jam, earth, and minerals. In the mouth, jammy fruit with is almost syrupy and quite rich in texture. Good earthy notes, solid acidity. A bit flabby on the back end. B+ -
2006 Joseph Swan Vineyards Pinot Noir Great Oak Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (12/30/2009)
15.0% alcohol. Classic Russian River expression that just doesn’t show its heat. Blackberry, black cherry, and plum fruit. A touch of apple skins. Copious amounts of baking spice. Good acidity and a solid finish. Very tasty and pleasant. Seemed more restrained than the prior bottle and showing more compelling fruit and structure. A-
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