Pinot Days
San Francisco
Tasted Monday, June 20, 2011 by aagrawal with 664 views
Introduction
Overall a good tasting, though I know now that I prefer an older-world complex style of pinot noir. Still, a lot of these were excellent, but none really blew me away.
2008 August West Pinot Noir Graham Family Vineyard 87 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Strawberry, kirsch, balanced. A bit bitter on the palate. 87
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2009 Auteur Pinot Noir Manchester Ridge 89 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino Ridge
Older world, but smoky, fresh, balanced palate, moderate finish. 89
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2006 Handley Pinot Noir Holmes Ranch 86 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley
Fresh, fruity, nice; structured, low on fruit. 86
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2003 Handley Brut 84 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley
Fresh, simple, balanced. 84
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2007 Handley Pinot Noir Holmes Ranch 83 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley
Shorter finish, lacks intensity.
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2009 Gypsy Canyon Winery Pinot Noir 82 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
Smooth, ripe, balanced, lots of red fruit. 82
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2007 Hahn Pinot Noir Brian's Blend XIII Bin 36 89 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands
Fresh, fruity, darker fruit, intense nose; palate has good acidity, nice structure. Excellent. Finish a tad watery. 89+
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2010 Hahn Pinot Noir Monterey County 88 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Monterey County
Lovely red fruits, good balance. 88
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2006 Jean-Claude Boisset Beaune 1er Cru Bressandes 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Beaune 1er Cru
Fresh red fruits, mint, lifted nose; palate structured, a bit funky/earthy on the midpalate; tannic finish with good juicy fruit. Very good. 91
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2006 Jean-Claude Boisset Santenay 1er Cru Grand Clos Rousseau 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Santenay 1er Cru
Fresher red fruits, good structure, nice balanced moderate length finish.
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2006 Jean-Claude Boisset Pinot Noir Bourgogne 88 Points
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne
Light, fruits, manure nose; fruity, structure kicks in, earthy finish, juicy cherry, good. 88
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2006 Bouchard Aîné & Fils Beaune 1er Cru Clos du Roi 85 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Beaune 1er Cru
Funky cheesy nose, structured, young, a bit watery on the finish. 85
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2006 Bouchard Aîné & Fils Fixin La Maziere Cuvée Signature 82 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Fixin
Very structured, a bit watery, red fruits, hint of old world.
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2009 Bouchard Aîné & Fils Pinot Noir Bourgogne 81 Points
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne
Light, fresh, simple but fruity with old world hints. Good. 81
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2006 Domaine de la Vougeraie Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Clos des Corvees Pagets 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru
Elegant, great fruit, palate still very structured. Extraordinarily balanced; medium-long fruity finish. 92
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2006 Domaine de la Vougeraie Beaune La Montée Rouge 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Beaune
Bit more funkiness, more brawny, structured, good balance. 91
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1999 Frédéric Magnien Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Clos Sorbé 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Morey St. Denis 1er Cru
Lovely balanced nose with fruit, balanced palate, structured but drinking well; finish is lovely. 92-93
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2002 Michel Colin-Deléger et Fils Volnay 1er Cru Les Brouillards 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay 1er Cru
Bit riper, red fruits, spices, minerality, palate still a bit structured, drying; finish a bit tight, needs time. 92
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2008 Etude Pinot Noir Estate Carneros 83 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Over the top fruity, acidity, palate is the same. Needs time; finish is a tad bitter. 83-84
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2007 Etude Pinot Noir Deer Camp 88 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Lovely balance, good red fruits, spice; palate balanced, enjoyable, new world but fresh.
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2007 Etude Pinot Noir Heirloom 91 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Hint of older world, earth on the nose; smooth palate with ripe flavors, excellent balance. 90-91
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2009 ZD Wines Pinot Noir Carneros 84 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Very fruity, balanced, no tannins, good easy drinking. 83-84
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2008 ZD Wines Pinot Noir Founder's Reserve 86 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Complex, a bit older world, hint of residual sugar, lacks crispness but has good flavor, hint too much oak. 86
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2009 Siduri Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 81 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Very fruity, simple but balanced.
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2009 Siduri Pinot Noir Chehalem Mountains
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Chehalem Mountains
Bit more complex, good, also very fruity.
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2009 Siduri Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard 89 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands
Deeper, darker fruit, good; nice palate but lacks real character.
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2009 Sojourn Pinot Noir Rodgers Creek Vineyard Sonoma Coast 84 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Smoky, fruity, nothing special. 83-84
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2009 Sojourn Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Vineyard 83 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
A bit off on the palate, bitter.
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2009 Sojourn Pinot Noir Gap's Crown Vineyard Sonoma Coast 81 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Balanced, uninspiring.
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2008 Sojourn Cabernet Sauvignon Proprietary Cuvée 84 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Nice nose, but palate is a bit hot, tannic. 84
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2008 Sojourn Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard 84 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford
Nice black fruits, but too ripe, hot. Just OK.
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2009 Foxen Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley 83 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley
Super-fruity, not tannic, very drinkable now, simple.
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2009 Foxen Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard 85 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley
Nice balance, good complexity on nose, simple on palate. 84-85
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2009 Breggo Cellars Pinot Noir 80 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley
Nice enough, balanced, a bit tart on the finish.
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