Winery - Lane Tanner
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Needs time in the cellar. It’s so fresh in primary cherries and currants, with unintegrated oak and tart citrusy acidity, that pleasure is walled off. But the richness and balance are easily there. Give it a good 3–4 years in the cellar.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dry and firm in tannins, this is structured, with opulent cherry pie and new smoky oak. It’s an early drinker. Best now—2008 for freshness.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Crisp acids and tannic structure mark this Pinot Noir. It’s funky in mushrooms and leather, with rich, interesting raspberry and cherry flavors. Yet it’s somewhat rustic. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Funky, with mushroom and sweaty leather aromas that can best be described as Burgundian. But it’s richly sweet in raspberries and cherries, and the smoky oak is nicely integrated with the fruit. A pleasant Pinot Noir to drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dark and ripe, the wine shows typical Bien Nacido aromas of sun-dried tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms, hard spices and deep notes of plum and blackberry. Oak adds smoky, charred, vanilla elements. Achieves the impossible by being both big and light at the same time. The size is in the flavors, which are fruity and enormous. Yet there’s a lilt, an airiness that is, in a word, elegant. Tannins are pure silk, and the finish is long and spicy.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Plenty of rich, ripe cherry flavors in this Pinot, and also hints of mint, oregano and cola. Dry, with firm acidity, and the prettiest texture, all silky and smooth. Might do something interesting over the years. Right now, it’s pretty good, not great.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Hard and resistant, both in acids and in fruit. Suggestions of cherries are offset by green, stalky notes. Finishes very dry. Not going anywhere, so drink up.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Long and rich in ripe black cherry, blueberry and blackberry flavors, with an exquisite edge of dusty spice, this fully dry wine excites for its balance and seductiveness. It�s silky and airy, but a serious Pinot Noir. So good now it�s hard to resist, but could actually improve over the next 5 years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A fairly simple Pinot Noir that’s a little one-dimensional, but shows nice Pinot-esque structure. Dry and silky, it features cherry, currant, cola and spice flavors.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Exceedingly fine aromas of cherry and smoke, with a perfume of smoked meat and peppery notes. Rich and fine, a star of the vintage, so round and complete. Delivers tiers of fruit but is wonderfully balanced. Almost Burgundian in its soft complexity.
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Lane Tanner Syrah - 1997
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