Beautiful nose- tobacco, mineral, tea, mushroom and earth with red fruit woven within. Equally seamless and layered on the palate. Nice mid-palate weight. Fine structure, bright, persistent. An awesome '11 SRH Pinot.
Plenty of black tea, earth, spice and fig on the nose and palate. Similar to the VS but not quite as layered and complex. Nice rich feel through the finish with excellent balance. Bright acid and fine tannin. Very nice.
Earthy brown spice and fig notes on the nose, with richly layered tea, spice and fig/cherry on the palate. Fine polished structure with nice feel and finish. Drinking very well.
Notes of wheatstraw, mineral and citrus zest on the nose; growing more complex on the palate with layers of lime zest, slate, white-floral, saline, and apple on the palate. Bright and vivacious through the finish. Excellent.
Aromas of slate, mineral, wheatstraw and lemon zest. Rich on the palate with plenty of citrus and sweet spice. Plump and bright with a full finish. Very nice.
Bright aromas of tobacco, mineral, cherry and dried herb. Nice rich balance on the palate with savory spice, black cherry and chalky mineral notes. Finely structure and elegant with a persistent finish. Excellent.
Mineral, ash, floral and fig aromas. Balanced and very elegant on the palate with fig, spice and cherry- very nice. Bright and finely structured with full presence throughout. Excellent.
Lots of black raspberry and cherry on the nose. Rich and ripe dark fruit on the palate with accents of earthy savory spice. Good balance overall. Round and plump and persistent through the finish. Very good.
Dark savory bouquet with earth, mushroom, black tea and cherry. Mineral and dark cherry notes on the palate with nice balance and elegance throughout, and a deft lingering finish.
Black cherry and earth on the nose with violet highlights. Notes of mineral & bright florals highlighting dark fruit. Elegant, nice feel, fine structure, and a lingering finish.
Expressive aromas of clove, tea and cherry. Ripe balance with cherry, mineral and floral highlights. Nice weight, fine structure, and a persistent finish. Very nice.
Aromas of black tea, cherry, allspice and slate. Rich cherry on the palate and cedary earth notes. Rounded feel, fine/firm tannins and a lingering finish.
Aromas of smoke, tea, and spice- that add fig, cherry and savory earth notes on the palate. Striking mid-palate weight and polish. Good balance, firm tannin and acid. Full finishing notes.
Expressive cherry, clove and mineral aromas, adding fig and darker fruit notes on the palate. Dense and chewy on the palate with ripe tannins and good balance. Juicy mouthwatering finish. Very nice.
Aromas of cherry, mineral, and dried herb. Notes of stone, clove, cherry, fig, and florals on the palate. Rich and balanced with fine tannins and a full finish. Very nice.
Tight aromas of dark florals, cedar, cherry, and cassis. Rich earthiness on the palate with cherry, mineral and cedar. Full finish with fine structure. Very nice.
Aromas of lime zest, mineral and floral. Great balance on the palate, with notes of earthy spice and citrus. Creamy weight, with brightness and fine tannins. Persistent finish. Excellent.
Aromas of earthy spice, wheatstraw, honey, and lemon zest. Beautifully rich on the palate with lime, peach and complex layers of spice. Lengthy through the finish with great presence. A wonderful wine.
Exotic notes of lemon, mineral, and floral with a complex salinity on the palate. Richly layered with subtle spice. Vivacious, bright and complex throughout with a lengthy finish. Still plenty of room to develop. Great stuff.
Notes of raspberry, cherry, savory spice and floral aromas. Notes of tea, clove, cherry and mineral on the palate. Nice deft feel and balance. Persistent. Should be a good one.
Aromas of sweet and savory spice, earth, black cherry, and stone. Densely layered palate with savory earth, mineral, cedar, black cherry and fig jam. Seamless. Great feel and fine persistence. An exciting new producer in SRH.
Complex aromas of black tea, dark florals, dried herb, savory spice, fig and cherry. Seamless layers on the palate of fig, rich cherry, fig, clove and allspice. Great feel and balance. Persistent. Outstanding.
Notes of Indian spice, anise, fig and black raspberry on the nose. Rich and broad on the palate with a nice balanced complexity, juicy acid and fine tannins. Showing very well.
Darker fruit notes, most notably black cherry, with savory herb and spice notes. Big and rich, but balanced, adding some lighter black tea and spice notes on the palate. Plump structure with decent acid and persistent on the finish.
Black cherry, spice, clove, and tea on the nose. Bright on the palate, layered, and nicely complex, with more understated elegance than the estate bottlings. Notes of spice on a full finish.
Liquid smoke and beef marinade notes on the nose, with additional spice and black fruits. Very ripe cassis and herbal black fruit on the palate, with dense firm tannins. A little brutish.
Aromas of lime zest and slate. Rich on the palate with a melange of fruit- stone fruit, tropical, citrus; along with sweet spice notes and very subtle mineral. A big, round and full chardonnay throughout with some balance to rein it in.
Notes of cassis, earthy spice, cedar and cherry through the bouquet. Complex and balanced palate, richly layered with black tea, fig, cherry, spice and cassis. Big mid-palate closing with fine tannins and strong finish. Excellent.
Aromas of medicinal herb, brown spice, and dense dark cherry. Rich palate with dark brooding notes of spice, earth and black cherry that are highlighted by mineral and tea. Good acid, fine tannins and persistence on the finish. Very nice.
Lots of earthy spice and herb notes on the nose highlighted by notes of lime zest. Balanced palate with peach, white floral, herb, citrus. Sharp and bright on the palate.
Aromas of toast, straw and mineral. Toasty citrus on the palate. Lean and a little coarse at this showing, with oak and secondary notes beating out the fruit.
Aromas of black cherry, red florals and sweet/savory spice. The palate is bright, balanced and elegant, with nice earth and mineral high tones. Rich finish. Very nice.
2011 Clos Pepe Estate Pinot Noir Vigneron Select 94 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/18/2013)
Beautiful nose- tobacco, mineral, tea, mushroom and earth with red fruit woven within. Equally seamless and layered on the palate. Nice mid-palate weight. Fine structure, bright, persistent. An awesome '11 SRH Pinot.
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2011 Clos Pepe Estate Pinot Noir 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/18/2013)
Plenty of black tea, earth, spice and fig on the nose and palate. Similar to the VS but not quite as layered and complex. Nice rich feel through the finish with excellent balance. Bright acid and fine tannin. Very nice.
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2009 Clos Pepe Estate Chardonnay Hommage to Chablis 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/18/2013)
Honeyed notes of hazelnut, mineral, citrus zest, and savory herbs and spice. Complex and bright, flourishing through the finish. Excellent.
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2009 Clos Pepe Estate Pinot Noir 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/18/2013)
Earthy brown spice and fig notes on the nose, with richly layered tea, spice and fig/cherry on the palate. Fine polished structure with nice feel and finish. Drinking very well.
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2011 Clos Pepe Estate Chardonnay Hommage to Chablis 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/18/2013)
Notes of wheatstraw, mineral and citrus zest on the nose; growing more complex on the palate with layers of lime zest, slate, white-floral, saline, and apple on the palate. Bright and vivacious through the finish. Excellent.
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2011 Clos Pepe Estate Chardonnay Barrel Fermented 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/18/2013)
Aromas of slate, mineral, wheatstraw and lemon zest. Rich on the palate with plenty of citrus and sweet spice. Plump and bright with a full finish. Very nice.
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2010 Clos Pepe Estate Pinot Noir 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/18/2013)
Bright aromas of tobacco, mineral, cherry and dried herb. Nice rich balance on the palate with savory spice, black cherry and chalky mineral notes. Finely structure and elegant with a persistent finish. Excellent.
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2007 Clos Pepe Estate Pinot Noir 93 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/18/2013)
Mineral, ash, floral and fig aromas. Balanced and very elegant on the palate with fig, spice and cherry- very nice. Bright and finely structured with full presence throughout. Excellent.
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2009 Fiddlehead Cellars Pinot Noir Seven Twenty Eight Fiddlestix Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/18/2013)
Lots of black raspberry and cherry on the nose. Rich and ripe dark fruit on the palate with accents of earthy savory spice. Good balance overall. Round and plump and persistent through the finish. Very good.
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2008 Fiddlehead Cellars Pinot Noir Seven Twenty Eight Fiddlestix Vineyard 91 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/18/2013)
Dark savory bouquet with earth, mushroom, black tea and cherry. Mineral and dark cherry notes on the palate with nice balance and elegance throughout, and a deft lingering finish.
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2010 Fiddlehead Cellars Pinot Noir Seven Twenty Eight Fiddlestix Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/18/2013)
Black cherry and earth on the nose with violet highlights. Notes of mineral & bright florals highlighting dark fruit. Elegant, nice feel, fine structure, and a lingering finish.
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2011 Foxen Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/18/2013)
Lemon curd, lime and rose petal aromas. Nice bright ripeness on the palate with balanced highlights of mineral and floral, and a full finish.
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2011 Foxen Pinot Noir John Sebastiano Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/18/2013)
Expressive aromas of clove, tea and cherry. Ripe balance with cherry, mineral and floral highlights. Nice weight, fine structure, and a persistent finish. Very nice.
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2011 Foxen Pinot Noir Melville Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/18/2013)
Aromas of black tea, cherry, allspice and slate. Rich cherry on the palate and cedary earth notes. Rounded feel, fine/firm tannins and a lingering finish.
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2011 Foxen Pinot Noir La Encantada Vineyard 91 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/18/2013)
Aromas of smoke, tea, and spice- that add fig, cherry and savory earth notes on the palate. Striking mid-palate weight and polish. Good balance, firm tannin and acid. Full finishing notes.
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2011 Hilliard Bruce Pinot Noir Earth 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/18/2013)
Expressive cherry, clove and mineral aromas, adding fig and darker fruit notes on the palate. Dense and chewy on the palate with ripe tannins and good balance. Juicy mouthwatering finish. Very nice.
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2011 Hilliard Bruce Pinot Noir Sky 91 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/18/2013)
Aromas of cherry, mineral, and dried herb. Notes of stone, clove, cherry, fig, and florals on the palate. Rich and balanced with fine tannins and a full finish. Very nice.
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2011 Hilliard Bruce Pinot Noir Sun 91 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/18/2013)
Tight aromas of dark florals, cedar, cherry, and cassis. Rich earthiness on the palate with cherry, mineral and cedar. Full finish with fine structure. Very nice.
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2012 Liquid Farm Mourvèdre Rosé Vogelzang Vineyard 89 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara
(8/19/2013)
Light melon notes with floral and spice accents. Rich and bright throughout. Very nice.
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2011 Liquid Farm Chardonnay White Hill 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/19/2013)
Aromas of lime zest, mineral and floral. Great balance on the palate, with notes of earthy spice and citrus. Creamy weight, with brightness and fine tannins. Persistent finish. Excellent.
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2011 Liquid Farm Chardonnay Golden Slope 94 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/19/2013)
Aromas of earthy spice, wheatstraw, honey, and lemon zest. Beautifully rich on the palate with lime, peach and complex layers of spice. Lengthy through the finish with great presence. A wonderful wine.
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2011 Liquid Farm Chardonnay Four 94 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/19/2013)
Exotic notes of lemon, mineral, and floral with a complex salinity on the palate. Richly layered with subtle spice. Vivacious, bright and complex throughout with a lengthy finish. Still plenty of room to develop. Great stuff.
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2011 La Montagne Pinot Noir Huber Vineyard 93 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/20/2013)
Expressive aromas of mineral, tea and florals. Great richness and layered balance. Bright, beautiful and persistent. A real find.
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2012 La Montagne Pinot Noir Rancho la Viña Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/20/2013)
Notes of raspberry, cherry, savory spice and floral aromas. Notes of tea, clove, cherry and mineral on the palate. Nice deft feel and balance. Persistent. Should be a good one.
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2012 La Montagne Pinot Noir Kessler-Haak Vineyard 93 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/20/2013)
Aromas of sweet and savory spice, earth, black cherry, and stone. Densely layered palate with savory earth, mineral, cedar, black cherry and fig jam. Seamless. Great feel and fine persistence. An exciting new producer in SRH.
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2012 La Montagne Pinot Noir John Sebastiano Vineyard 91 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/20/2013)
Aromas of cassis, red-florals, earth and black cherry. Dense palate with earth layered with cherry and spice notes. Fine tannins, rich finish.
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2010 La Montagne Pinot Noir Clos Pepe 93 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/20/2013)
Complex aromas of black tea, dark florals, dried herb, savory spice, fig and cherry. Seamless layers on the palate of fig, rich cherry, fig, clove and allspice. Great feel and balance. Persistent. Outstanding.
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2006 Rozak Pinot Noir C Block Rozak Ranch Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/22/2013)
Notes of Indian spice, anise, fig and black raspberry on the nose. Rich and broad on the palate with a nice balanced complexity, juicy acid and fine tannins. Showing very well.
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2007 Rozak Pinot Noir A Block Rozak Ranch Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/22/2013)
Darker fruit notes, most notably black cherry, with savory herb and spice notes. Big and rich, but balanced, adding some lighter black tea and spice notes on the palate. Plump structure with decent acid and persistent on the finish.
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2009 Rozak Pinot Noir Huber Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/22/2013)
Black cherry, spice, clove, and tea on the nose. Bright on the palate, layered, and nicely complex, with more understated elegance than the estate bottlings. Notes of spice on a full finish.
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2006 Rozak Syrah Rozak Ranch Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills 87 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/23/2013)
Liquid smoke and beef marinade notes on the nose, with additional spice and black fruits. Very ripe cassis and herbal black fruit on the palate, with dense firm tannins. A little brutish.
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2011 Sea Smoke Chardonnay 91 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/23/2013)
Aromas of lime zest and slate. Rich on the palate with a melange of fruit- stone fruit, tropical, citrus; along with sweet spice notes and very subtle mineral. A big, round and full chardonnay throughout with some balance to rein it in.
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2010 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southing 93 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/23/2013)
Notes of cassis, earthy spice, cedar and cherry through the bouquet. Complex and balanced palate, richly layered with black tea, fig, cherry, spice and cassis. Big mid-palate closing with fine tannins and strong finish. Excellent.
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2010 Jalama Pinot Noir Carg Cargasacchi 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/23/2013)
Aromas of medicinal herb, brown spice, and dense dark cherry. Rich palate with dark brooding notes of spice, earth and black cherry that are highlighted by mineral and tea. Good acid, fine tannins and persistence on the finish. Very nice.
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2011 Joseph Blair Chardonnay Quasi Santo 89 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/23/2013)
Lots of earthy spice and herb notes on the nose highlighted by notes of lime zest. Balanced palate with peach, white floral, herb, citrus. Sharp and bright on the palate.
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2012 Zotovich Viognier 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/23/2013)
Honey, dried herb and tropical aromas. Well balanced and vivacious on the palate with full and bright finishing notes. Very nice.
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2010 Zotovich Chardonnay 87 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/23/2013)
Aromas of toast, straw and mineral. Toasty citrus on the palate. Lean and a little coarse at this showing, with oak and secondary notes beating out the fruit.
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2010 Zotovich Pinot Noir 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/23/2013)
Aromas of black cherry, red florals and sweet/savory spice. The palate is bright, balanced and elegant, with nice earth and mineral high tones. Rich finish. Very nice.
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2010 Zotovich Syrah 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(8/23/2013)
Aromas of herbal savory spice, with black fruit. Rich and savory style with ripe tannins and a persistent finish. Solid, straight-forward profile.
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