Winery - Longplay
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Longplay’s 2008 reserve is quite different from its non-¬reserve stablemate. The aromas include more earthy barnyard scents, the color has a hint of maturity, and no new oak was used. As a result, this wine could pass for one with a few more years under its belt; its flavors more suggestive of fruit pastry, figs and plums, leather and compost. Complex and detailed, it’s a lovely effort.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Pure Wente clone from 17-year-old vines, this is cropped down to barely a ton an acre. Flavors are of melon and pear, and the acids keep the wine fresh and lively. The same vineyard produces grapes for Daedalus and Bergström.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a delight—a supple, polished, ripe and full-throttle Pinot Noir offered at a mid-1990s price. Winemaker Aron Hess keeps the alcohol at 13.5%, the oak a moderate 20% new, and the earthy underpinnings gracefully in check. Lush purple and blue fruits are lightly licked with chocolate; the result is a very satisfying mouthful of wine.
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