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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

A huge disappointment after the fine ’06. Smells like crushed cigarettes in an ash tray, although the cherry and cola flavors are better. Something went wrong.

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Sonnet Pinot Noir - 2007

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

The fine vineyard expresses itself in the ripe flavors and textural balance of this Pinot Noir. It shows flavors of baked cherries, red currants and cola, with smoky pie crust notes from oak. A bit tight and aloof, so give it a good decant. Now–2012.

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Sonnet Pinot Noir - 2007

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

This is one of your bigger, fatter, riper Russian River Pinots, with jammy, oak-accented cherry, raspberry, root beer and vanilla flavors that are very forward and lush. The wine is extremely soft, though, and could certainly use a boost of acidity for balance. Still, it sure is tasty. Drink now.

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Sonnet Pinot Noir - 2005

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Nice Pinot, with real elegance and complexity. Shows classic cool-climate balance, with crisp acidity and, from this long hangtime vintage, extremely ripe cola, root beer, raspberry jam, mocha and balsamic flavors, enriched with smoky oak. Best now for its opulent, youthful brilliance.

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Sonnet Pinot Noir - 2005

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Light-bodied and a little closed in tannins right now, this Pinot needs a year or so in the bottle. It’s just too rigid for full enjoyment. But the heart of black cherries, currants and red plums, sweetened with smoky oak, should express itself more purely by 2009 and through 2012.

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Sonnet Pinot Noir - 2006

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

From a new winery in this coolish Central Coast appellation, this is a pretty good early effort. It has rich, gooey blackberry and chocolate flavors, but is a little soft in acids, although the silky mouthfeel is a delight. Advice: go for better structure and complexity, less ripeness.

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Sonnet Pinot Noir - 2003

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Just delicious, a Pinot Noir so brimming with flavor, it’s irresistible. Pie-filling raspberries, cherries, red currants, cotton candy, orange tea, vanilla and cinnamon spices flood the mouth, but all that richness is balanced with crisp Monterey acidity, and the wine is thoroughly dry.

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Sonnet Pinot Noir - 2006

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

A simple, likeable wine. It’s nice for the upfront cherry jam, raspberry, cola and vanilla flavors and easy, silky texture, but there’s not much depth. Drink now.

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Sonnet Pinot Noir - 2005

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

There’s lots of structure here. Acidity stars, making this brisk, and lifting the cherry, cola and oak flavors up and out. A dry, elegant young Pinot.

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Sonnet Pinot Noir - 2005

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Sure is easy to drink and love this Pinot, from a smallish appellation to the west of Paso Robles. The wine is made in a soft, gentle, beguiling style, with the texture of taffeta and lush flavors of raspberries, cinnamon buns, chai tea and vanilla.

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Sonnet Pinot Noir - 2006

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