Winery - William Knuttel
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Has the richness, weight and texture of a barrel-fermented Chardonnay, but with spicier, tangier flavors. They range from green apples and nectarines all the way over to mangoes, papayas and vanilla bean.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
At the age of nearly five years, this Cab still is immature. It’s comprised of equal parts sweet, smoky oak, ripe black cherries, plums, cassis and rich, intricate tannins. Already throwing sediment, it needs at least another four years for optimal drinking.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A textbook Pinot Noir for drinking now. Showing the variety’s lighter side, it’s savory in raspberry, cola and spice flavors, brightened with brisk acidity. Yet there’s enough complexity to make it interesting.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A nice Pinot Noir, dry and elegant, and if it’s somewhat one-dimensional, it packs a lot of flavor. With rich raspberry, red licorice, bacon and spice flavors, it’s a lovely wine to drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Heavy, tannic and dense now, but clearly well-grown, this Bordeaux blend wants a little time in the cellar to knit together. An unusual blend of Malbec and Petit Verdot, it’s rich and captivating in black currants and cassis, with a long, spicy finish. Shows masterful blending talent, combining grapes from the Alexander and Dry Creek valleys. Hold until after 2012.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A rich, elaborate Pinot Gris, with strong, ripe tangerine, white peach, honey and sweet, oaky vanilla flavors. There’s good acidity, but the finish is so sweet, it’s almost like a dessert wine.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A captivating Pinot Noir, soft, lush and sensual. It seduces the palate with appealing raspberry, cherry, currant, chocolate, anise and spice flavors that are so delicious. Equally likeable for the silky, easy texture. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Apparently based on Petit Verdot and Malbec, this red wine is toughly astringent in tannins, and a little on the sweet, jammy side, with blackberry and cherry flavors as well as a touch of shriveled overripeness. Ready now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Good price for a Cab of this elegance and complexity. It’s bone dry, the way a Cab should be, but pretty tannic, with an astringent mouthfeel. You’ll find classic varietal flavors of currants and blackberries. Could soften and improve for a couple years.
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