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2010 Arista Winery Pinot Noir Harper's Rest
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 4
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VAD wrote: 93 points
October 26, 2017 - Rich fruit, delicious.
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VAD wrote: 93 points
January 31, 2017 - This had nice fruit and balance. Good finish. Drinking well right now.
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RGCM Gananda Likes this wine: 93 points
November 25, 2016 - Black cherry, floral and vanilla notes on the nose. Right around medium bodied (14.2% ABV) and possibly more fruit forward in its youth, but has evolved nicely. A bit closed at first, but came together around the two hour mark and continued to improve from there.
Blackfruit upfront, primarily black cherry now with black raspberry behind. Hints of intermixed red cherry add to the complexity. Tart wildberry and cranberry behind contribute brightness and contrast. Well balanced acidity provides backbone, contrast and length into and through the strongly mineral finish. Tannic structure on the finish, but very fine grained and integrated and overall, a real plus.
Highlights of this wine were its complexity, polish and elegance. Should continue to improve over the 12-18 months and if drinking now, give it two hours and be aware that it threw a good amount of sediment.
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By Josh Raynolds
May/June 2013, IWC Issue #168 (link)(Arista Winery Pinot Noir Harper's Rest Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Allen Meadows
April 2013, Issue #50 (link)(Arista Winery Pinot Noir - Harper's Rest Villages Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
12/9/2012 (link) 92 points(Arista Winery Pinot Noir Harper's Rest) Dark cherry red color; sous bois, tart cranberry, multivitamin nose; tasty, a little tight, ripe cranberry, tart cherry, mineral, strawberry puree palate; could use 2-plus years; medium-plus finish 92+ points (14.2% alcohol; Pommard clone)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2010
- Type Red
- Producer Arista Winery
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Harper's Rest
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 2 (2%)
- In Cellars 35 (29%)
- Consumed 82 (69%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 4 votes
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- ProducerArista Winery
- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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