Upon opening , initial nose and palate of green herbs, vegetal, and rhubarb. After only 15 minutes, opened nicely to cherry and spice. Lovely with dinner.
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Livermore Valley Tasting (Livermore, CA): maroon, in color. red fruit, cherry, earth, spice, smoke, pepper, cola, on the nose. medium acid, low tannins, on the finish.
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La Rochelle Winemaker Dinner: Ruby color with black cherry, brown sugar, lavender, pepper and earth aromas. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied and balanced with black cherry, mineral, and hints of cola and earth flavors. Alcohol 14.7%. Eighteen months in 100% French oak (including Billon, Cadus, and Saury); 5 barrels – 3 new, two second-use. Production: 259 six-packs
The Donum Ranch includes 70 acres of vines divided into 15 blocks and sub-blocks. A variety of Pinot Noir clones and selections grows here, including “heirlooms” like Calera, Chalone, Hanzell, Martini, Roederer and Swan, and Dijon clones such as 115, 667 and 777. Originally planted in 1989 by Anne Moller-Racke, La Rochelle uses the Donum clone (a Roederer selection) for its offering. 2010 is our second release.
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10/31/2016 - BillsWine Likes this wine: 90 Points
Upon opening , initial nose and palate of green herbs, vegetal, and rhubarb. After only 15 minutes, opened nicely to cherry and spice. Lovely with dinner.
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5/26/2013 - affordableCollector wrote: 91 Points
Livermore Valley Tasting (Livermore, CA): maroon, in color. red fruit, cherry, earth, spice, smoke, pepper, cola, on the nose. medium acid, low tannins, on the finish.
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4/24/2013 - Martin Redmond Likes this wine: 92 Points
La Rochelle Winemaker Dinner: Ruby color with black cherry, brown sugar, lavender, pepper and earth aromas. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied and balanced with black cherry, mineral, and hints of cola and earth flavors. Alcohol 14.7%. Eighteen months in 100% French oak (including Billon, Cadus, and Saury); 5 barrels – 3 new, two second-use. Production: 259 six-packs
The Donum Ranch includes 70 acres of vines divided into 15 blocks and sub-blocks. A variety of Pinot Noir clones and selections grows here, including “heirlooms” like Calera, Chalone, Hanzell, Martini, Roederer and Swan, and Dijon clones such as 115, 667 and 777. Originally planted in 1989 by Anne Moller-Racke, La Rochelle uses the Donum clone (a Roederer selection) for its offering. 2010 is our second release.
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