Tasting in Anderson Valley; Yorkville Cellars, Breggo Cellars, and Roederer Estate

Yorkville and Anderson Valley, CA
Tasted Friday, December 28, 2012 by Martin Redmond with 597 views

Flight 1 - Yorkville Cellars (8 Notes)

Flight 2 - Breggo (9 Notes)

  • 2010 Breggo Cellars Riesling Anderson Valley 89 Points

    USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley

    Medium golden-yellow color with aromatic, peach, pear, mineral and honey aromas. On the palate, it medium-bodied with vibrant acidity, and dryish with peach, citrus, and mineral flavors. Long finish. 12.8% abv.

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  • 2010 Breggo Cellars Gewürztraminer Ferrington Vineyard 91 Points

    USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley

    Light pale yellow color with intensely aromatic exotic aromas of lychee, stone fruits, lemon peel, and spices. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with stone-fruit, citrus, and spice flavors. Surprisingly vibrant acidity. Long finish. 13.2% abv.

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  • 2011 Breggo Cellars Pinot Gris 89 Points

    USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley

    Pale lemon-green color with peach, mineral and floral aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, and smooth with great acidity. It shows flavors of peach, apricot, and citrus with a medium-long finish. 14.2%

    Interesting fermentation process. According to Breggo..."A blend of lots fermented in a 200 gallon concrete egg, 900 gallon French oval, small neutral French oak barrels and stainless steel tank. No malolactic fermentation was permitted."

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  • 2010 Breggo Cellars Chardonnay Savoy Vineyard 91 Points

    USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley

    Light lemon-gold color with creamy lemon, pear, and buttered honey aromas. On the palate, it's full-bodied, with a great mouthfeel, and balance. It shows pear, citrus, and honey flavors. Medium-long finish. 14.2 % abv.

    According to Breggo..."Aged 18 months sur lie in 60 gallon French oak barrels – 53% new

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  • 2010 Breggo Cellars Pinot Noir 90 Points

    USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley

    Ruby color with earth, cherry, and pomegranate aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, supple, and well-balanced with cherry, plum, spice and a hint of brown sugar flavors. Long finish. 14.1 % Aged thirteen months in 60 gallon French oak barrels – 48% new

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  • 2010 Breggo Cellars Pinot Noir Donnelly Creek Vineyard 92 Points

    USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley

    Ruby color with cherry, and lavender aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, and plush with black cherry, cranberry, and plum flavors. Long finish. 14.3 %

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  • 2010 Breggo Cellars Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard 93 Points

    USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley

    Medium garnet color with aromatic cherry, dried herb, and a hint of mint aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, and silky smooth with round cherry, plum, and baking spice flavors. Long finish.

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  • 2009 Breggo Cellars Syrah Alder Springs Vineyard 91 Points

    USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino County

    Garnet color with complex earthy, fig, cherry liqueur, and anise aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with well-integrated tannins and blueberry, plum, cacoa, and spice flavors. Long finish.

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  • 2009 Breggo Cellars Zinfandel Dupratt Vineyard 90 Points

    USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley

    Dark garnet color with exotic blackberry, dark chocolate, and spice aromas. On the palate, it medium-full-bodied with surprisingly good acidity. It shows flavors of blackberry, raspberry, plum, and spice flavors. Long finish. 15.8% abv, but drinks more like 14-14.5%

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Flight 3 - Roederer Estate (4 Notes)

  • NV Roederer Estate Brut Anderson Valley 89 Points

    USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley

    Light golden straw color with plentiful, persistent stream of tiny bubbles, and sweet yeast, fresh cut green apples aromas. On the palate, medium-bodied with soft texture, zippy acidity, between dry and off-dry with sweet green apples, a bit of pear, hazelnut and vanilla flavors and a shortish finish. 60% Chardonnay/40% Pinot Noir

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  • 2003 Roederer Estate L'Ermitage Brut 92 Points

    USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley

    Pale straw yellow color with abundant tiny bubbles with bread crust, baked apple, and hazelnut aromas. On the palate, it shows a delicate creamy mousse with mineral accented baked apple and pear, toasted hazelnut, apricot and a hint of vanilla flavors. Long finish. 12.1% alcohol

    "The wine for the dosage added to the L'ERMITAGE 2003 was 2004 wine liquor aged for 5.5 years in a French oak cask. Following disgorgement, L'ERMITAGE 2003 was aged an additional six months (minimum) on the cork prior to release. 52% Chardonnay, 48% Pinot Noir, 4% aged reserve wine (vintage '99)"

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  • 2002 Roederer Estate L'Ermitage Brut 91 Points

    USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley

    Pale straw yellow color with buttered toast, apple, hazelnut, and a bit of citrus aromas. On the palate, it has a delicate creamy mousse with baked apple, hazelnut, citrus, and mineral flavors. Medium+ finish. Tasted from 1.5L bottle

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  • NV Roederer Estate Brut Rosé Anderson Valley 89 Points

    USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley

    Light salmon color with brioche, red fruit aromas. On the palate it's medium bodied with a creamy mousse, and strawberry, raspberry, and apple flavors. Medium finish.

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