Single Vineyard Russian River Valley

San Francisco
Tasted Thursday, July 19, 2012 by affordableCollector with 683 views

Introduction

Twenty-five vineyards presented their single vineyard selections.

Flight 1 - Grand Tasting (20 Notes)

  • 2011 Hanna Sauvignon Blanc 88 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    clear in color. melon, citrus, mineral, grass on the nose. orange peel, mineral, floral on the palate. crisp finish.

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  • 2009 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Dijon Clones Hallberg Vineyard 88 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    ruby red in color. tart cherry, spice, cranberry on the nose. cranberry, tart cherry, cola on the palate. balanced acid on the finish.

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  • 2010 Hanna Pinot Noir Elias 87 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    light red with orange hints in the color. cherry, smoke, mocha, earth, on the nose. cherry, smoke, chocolate, on the palate. light acid with built tannins on the finish.

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  • 2007 Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Chenoweth Ranch 88 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    clear, light ruby in color. cherry, nut, red berry, mineral, on the nose. black cherry, cedar, vanilla cola, mineral, on the palate. light, smooth on the finish.

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  • 2010 Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 89 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    clear, red in color. dark berry, spice, cherry, earth notes, on the nose. blueberry, blackberry, cherry, spice, earth, on the palate. medium acid on this light finish.

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  • 2010 Hop Kiln / HKG Wines Pinot Noir 87 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    red with purple tints in the color. cherry, floral, cranberry, spice, licorice, on the nose. cherry, spice, toast, oak, earth, on the palate. mild acid and medium tannins on this light finish.

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  • 2008 La Crema Pinot Noir 9 Barrel Russian River Valley 88 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    clear, red with orange hues in the color. cherry, floral, blackberry, spice, oak, on the nose. cherry, cola, spice, cedar, oak, berry, on the palate. medium acid and tannins on this bitter finish.

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  • 2009 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Hallberg Vineyard 89 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    brilliant in color. cherry, dark fruit, spice, smoke, tobacco on the nose. cherry, nuts, earth, wood, cinnamon on the palate. medium finish.

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  • 2010 Novy Family Wines Zinfandel Russian River Valley 88 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    ruby in color. blackberry, smoke, earth, spice, pepper, on the nose. pepper, earth, blackberry, on the palate. balanced acidity and tannins on the finish.

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  • 2010 Siduri Pinot Noir Ewald Vineyard 87 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    ruby red in color. cherry, sweet, berry, spice on the nose. pepper, chocolate, plum, cherry on the palate. light acid on the finish.

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  • 2009 Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir Dutton Ranch 87 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    light purple in color. cherry, smoke, warmth, chemical, on the nose. cherry, blackberry, spice, cedar, on the palate. medium acid, with a bit too much heat on the finish.

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  • 2009 De Loach Pinot Noir Maboroshi Vineyard 89 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    clear, red in color. cherry, earth, warmth, berry, on the nose. cherry, cedar, oak, blackberry, on the palate. smooth, with warm jets on this short finish.

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  • 2010 Patz & Hall Chardonnay Dutton Ranch 86 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    clear, golden in color. faint nose. floral, citrus, on the nose. butter, oak, vanilla, floral, on the palate. light acid with a crisp finish.

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  • 2008 Acorn Cabernet Franc Alegría Vineyards 85 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    dark fruit, cherry, wood, herbs, on the nose. blackberry, cherry, oak, vanilla, toast, on the palate. medium finish. the pour at this tasting was minimal.

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  • 2008 Acorn Syrah Axiom Alegría Vineyards 87 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    dark red in color. tobacco, vegetative, blackberry, cocoa, pepper, on the nose. mocha, blackberry, blueberry, licorice, oak, on the palate. balanced acid and tannins on the finish.

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  • 2009 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Rochioli Vineyard 90 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    clear, red in color. cherry, cedar, smoke, berry, on the nose. cherry, blueberry, blackberry, cedar, nutty, on the palate. well balanced.

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  • 2009 La Follette Pinot Noir DuNah Vineyard 91 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    burnt red, in color. black cherry, blackberry, floral, earth, cigar, cola, smoke, cedar, on the nose. medium-plus acid, low tannins, on this delicious finish.

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  • 2009 La Follette Chardonnay Lorenzo Vineyard 90 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    pale, light-yellow in color. nutty, butter, citrus, wood, on the nose. oak, apple, lemon, on the palate. medium acid, with a crisp finish.

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  • 2009 La Crema Chardonnay 9 Barrel Russian River Valley 86 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    clear, pale in color. floral, honey, citrus, on the nose. floral, sweet, oak, citrus, honey, on the palate. high acid on the finish.

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  • 2009 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Russian River Selection 90 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    clear, dark red in color. earth, cherry, mineral, on the nose. tart fruit, earth, smoke, pepper, spice, tart cherry, on the palate. medium acid on this lingering finish.

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Closing

Looking forward to attending again in 2013.

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