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2006 Nickel & Nickel Pinot Noir Spring Hill Vineyard |
| Vintage | 2006 |  | |
| Type | Red | ||
| Producer | Nickel & Nickel (web) | ||
| Variety | Pinot Noir | ||
| Designation | n/a | ||
| Vineyard | Spring Hill Vineyard | ||
| Country | USA | ||
| Region | California | ||
| SubRegion | Sonoma County | ||
| Appellation | Sonoma Coast | ||
| UPC Code | 686014000115 |
| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average 89.3 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 8 notes) | |
| Tasted by kietkopelli on 12/1/2009 & rated 89 points: Great wine but not great price. If you like Burgundy Pinot Noir this may be a great CA wine for you. The nose is fill with muddy dirt, sweaty barn, and wet hay. Don't get me wrong there's some fruit that shows through but the dirt bomb is in charge. In the mouth it's still a bit tannic for a 2006, bright red fruit and smooth finish. $50 is excessive for the wine of this magnitude there are plenty of wines from Fance with similar flavor profile for about $20-30. Remember you don't drink the label. (327 views) | |
| Tasted by WineDad1 on 5/9/2009 & rated 90 points: (603 views) | |
| Tasted by WineDad1 on 3/22/2009 & rated 91 points: (718 views) | |
| Tasted by Fishboy on 11/23/2008 & rated 88 points: Still needs a little time to open up, but once it does this is quite nice. (907 views) | |
| Tasted by Al Baby on 9/9/2008 & rated 90 points: (766 views) | |
| Tasted by sdellegar on 8/24/2008 & rated 88 points: Will be a very good pinot; wait a bit longer before opening. (996 views) | |
| Tasted by gmat5497 on 6/11/2008 & rated 89 points: Just nice, not spectacular. Maybe should have waited. (1068 views) | |
| Tasted by lagniappe on 5/4/2008: Fabulous and better the next day. (1175 views) |
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| Producer website The Nickel & Nickel winery, founded in 1997 but born from a tradition of exceptional winemaking, is devoted to creating wines that articulate the singular expressions of the vineyards in Oakville and beyond. Established by the partners of Far Niente, Nickel & Nickel is based on a philosophy of producing 100 percent varietal, single-vineyard wines that best express the distinct personality of each vineyard. The winery’s current releases include Napa Valley Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as Russian River Valley Chardonnay, Syrah and Zinfandel. Nickel & Nickel represents a distinct departure from the flagship Far Niente estate wines that are produced from a combination of vineyards and varietals. The partners also felt it necessary to have a winemaker devoted to each winery – Far Niente, Dolce and Nickel & Nickel -- in order to produce the quality wines that are their hallmark. These factors, along with a noticeable upsurge in the market’s interest in vineyard-designated wines, led to the launch of Nickel & Nickel as a separate brand. About red wine Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia) Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success. WineAmerica (National Association of American Wineries) | Free the Grapes! California Wines (Wine Institute of California) California is one of the most diverse wine regions in the world, with almost 100 grape varieties grown in almost 10 viticultural areas, including dozens of different microclimates and soil types, as well as a very individualistic set of winemakers, many with international experience, which adds to and deepens that diversity. Sonoma County Vintners |
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