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2009 Small Vines Wines Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 31
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gsiokis wrote: flawed
August 7, 2021 - Corked; kept at cellar temp
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Charlie C Likes this wine: 94 points
May 5, 2019 - A subtle strawberry and spice nose. Rich, textured fruit, cherry, strawberry, tarragon. Fine, polished tannins. Crisp acidity, perfectly balanced. The fruit darkens on the long finish with smoky notes. Beautiful wine. Will drink well for another 4 or 5 years.
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Charlie C Likes this wine: 93 points
March 20, 2019 - Gorgeous nose, rich aromas of blackberry and cherry. Intense, polished fruit on the palate, currants, strawberries, cherries. Firm, polished tannins, great acidity, fabulous balance. Long, long finish of spice and dark fruits. Short term aging has served this wine well. Will probably drink well for at least another 5 years.
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perlasteve wrote: flawed
August 11, 2018 - Dinner at Finistere in Port Townsend. Pinot was good out of the gate. PnP. Aroma and palate the same, savory notes with sage and dark fruit, smokey cherry. Medium to full body. Finish ends dry. Everyone at dinner thought this pinot was superb
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Charlie C Likes this wine: 90 points
June 15, 2018 - Drinking very well right now. Lovely wine with still vibrant fruit, good acidity and nicely resolved tannins. Will probably hold for a couple of more years, but no need to wait.
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By Josh Raynolds
May/June 2011, IWC Issue #156 (link)(Small Vines Wines Pinot Noir Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
10/23/2011 (link) 92 points(Small Vines Wines Pinot Noir) Dark cherry red color with pale meniscus; appealing, black cherry, tart berry, raspberry nose; tasty, rich, tart berry, tart cherry palate; medium-plus finish 92+ points
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By Richard Jennings
7/16/2011 (link) 93 points(Small Vines Wines Pinot Noir) Medium dark ruby color with pale meniscus; very appealing, ripe cherry, floral, baked cherry, black cherry, black raspberry nose with a touch of herbs and hint of roses; tasty, rich but balanced, ripe raspberry, ripe cherry, delicious red fruit with a plush core of tart cherry; medium-plus finish (14 mos. in barrel)
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By Richard Jennings
6/18/2011 (link) 91 points(Small Vines Wines Pinot Noir) Lifted, floral, roses nose; tasty, poised, floral, roses, tart cherry, tart raspberry palate; medium-plus finish 91+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Small Vines Wines
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 55 (25%)
- Consumed 169 (75%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerSmall Vines Wines
- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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