Winery - Left Coast
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Much like the winery’s pleasing Pinot Gris, this Dijon clone Chard is made in a clean, lightly herbal style. Roughly half was barrel fermented and half in stainless, all resting sur lie for twelve months. Along with the crisp apple flavors and sweet grass are hints of wet stone and a gentle impression of bourbon barrel.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This Pinot overcomes a somewhat murky appearance by offering an interesting mix of earth, tomato leaf, pepper and granite, along with very tart red fruits. It’s textural and chewy, with substantial tannins, but it’s also flavorful and dense, and for the relatively modest price it shows some real muscle.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This single-vineyard Pinot Noir is aged in almost entirely new French oak; otherwise it is indistinguishable from the winery’s Cali’s Cuvée bottling. If anything, Cali’s has more density and earthy complexity, for less money.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Fresh and leesy, this stainless steel-fermented Pinot Gris spent six months on the lees, giving it extra freshness and texture. Sweet grass and fresh herbs spread nicely across the palate, and the 15% alcohol does not register as such. In fact, if anything, this seems to fall on the lighter side of Oregon Pinot Gris, without the thick and heavy fresh cut pear character that many of them bring. Pair this with chanterelles in a light cream sauce.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A barrel selection, the Suzanne’s Reserve is more concentrated than its less expensive sibling (the Cali’s Cuvée) but does not have as interesting a flavor set. Here you’ll find the tangy cherry fruit is accompanied by sharp acids and chewy tannins. Although it is a 2004 the wine still seems wrapped up and refuses to let go. Give it plenty of air before drinking.
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