Winery - Evening Land
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Feels rich and refined in the mouth, with a structure that announces itself immediately. Crisp acidity and very fine tannins frame remarkably complex flavors of grilled cherries, red currants, cola, caramelized sandalwood and peppery spices, leading to a long, dry finish. Terrific now, and should develop through 2013.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Tough to appreciate now due to its acidity and tannins, which lock it down behind a cloak of impenetrability. There are exotic wild raspberry and cherry fruit, cola, licorice, Provençal herb, bacon and pepper flavors, but you can’t quite get to them, because they’re behind bars. Obviously needs time. Give it 3–5 years in the cellar, and it should begin to blossom after that.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This blend of different vineyards is immediately appealing for its silky mouthfeel and delicious flavors. Floods the mouth with raspberries, cherries, red currants, licorice, bacon, dusty herb and sandalwood flavors. So pretty, so polished, so refined. Will develop over the next two–four years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Gorgeous and immaculate. Showcases Russian River/Sonoma Coast Pinot at its finest, with superb acidity, ultra-refined tannins and flavors of grilled blackberries, cherry pie filling, cola, crushed black pepper, cinnamon, anise and smoky, caramelized sandalwood. As rich as it is, there’s an elusive quality, with hints of wild game and undefineable forest floor. Beautiful now and through 2015.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A terrific Pinot, and one of the few that absolutely demands cellaring. The tannic structure is enormous, providing a sandpapery dryness to the palate. Yet the flavor explosion is so powerful, you can enjoy it now with utter satisfaction. Erupts in grilled blackberry and cherry, Dr. Pepper cola, bacon, anise, sautéed wild mushroom and smoky sandalwood flavors, leading to a spicy finish that continues for a full minute. Glorious and decadent. The winemaker was Sashi Moorman, from Stolpman, and the vineyard was planted in 1994 to the Calera clone. Only 115 cases were produced. Drink now–2017.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a lush, complex Pinot Noir. It shows classic cool-climate acidity and dryness, and long hangtime flavors of raspberries, cherries and cola. But there also are exotic notes of wild berries, spices, cured meats and dried herbs, which make the taste fascinating and elusive. The texture is silky and pure Pinot Noir. Should develop over the next 6–8 years.
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