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Russian River Barrel Tastings (Siduri, Lynmar, Woodenhead, Swan, Marimar)
Russian River, California
Tasted Saturday, March 3, 2007 by rjonwine@gmail.com with 1,388 views
Introduction
Very enjoyable day at the RR Wine Road Barrel Tasting weekend, in perfect weather, visiting Swan, Woodenhead, Marimar Torres, Lynmar and Siduri/Novy. Swan featured barrel samples of some strong Syrahs and Zins. Woodenhead makes Pinot and Zin. The single vineyard Pinots I've had in the last year have been great, and these barrel samples promised more of the same. Marimar Torres' Chards aren't my style, but it's a lovely spot and the Pinots have intriguing spiciness. I was quite impressed by the Pinots and Syrahs at Lynmar, and, with the talent on hand here, this is definitely a place to watch. Finally, the tasting at Siduri/Novy was incredibly generous and extensive, with a number of great Siduri Pinots and Novy Syrahs on hand.
Flight 1 - Joseph Swan (8 Notes)
Richard and winemaker Rod Berglund
Flight 2 - Woodenhead (7 Notes)
Richard and Nikolai Stez, winemaker
2004 Woodenhead Pinot Noir Wiley Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley
Rich perfumey strawberry and crème caramel nose; soft red fruit and vanilla oak, caramel, needs more acid; medium finish 90+ pts.
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2005 Woodenhead Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Basic red fruit nose; tasty, simple red fruit, but balanced, with good acid and round oak (bottled 8 days previously)
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2005 Woodenhead Zinfandel Guido Venturi Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino County
Big grapey black fruit nose; big, primary, grapey, tart berry, plum; medium finish
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2005 Woodenhead Zinfandel Braccialini 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley
Lovely red color; very aromatic, caramel, ripe plum; very tasty, good balance, with depth; berry and tart plum, firm tannins; medium finish 91+ pts.
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2004 Woodenhead Zinfandel Martinelli Road Old Vines 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Black fruit and fig, rich nose; rich, concentrated, balanced, good tart red and black fruit; medium-plus finish
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2006 Woodenhead Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 88 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Barrel sample - bright red color with some cloudiness; big cherry nose; soft, rich cherry fruit, very primary yet, tasty, spicey tannins; medium finish 88-90 pts.
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2006 Woodenhead Zinfandel Martinelli Road Old Vines 89 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Barrel sample - bright cherry and plum nose; big tannins and primary fruit, with some complexity already 89-91 pts.
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Flight 3 - Marimar Torres (6 Notes)
Richard and Marimar
2004 Marimar Estate Chardonnay 86 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Big pineapple nose; pineapple and tropical fruit; short-medium finish
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2005 Marimar Estate Chardonnay Dobles Lías Don Miguel Vineyard 88 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Bright tropical fruit and lemon chiffon nose; okay acid and some complexity ("doble lias" for extended lees contact)
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2003 Marimar Estate Pinot Noir Don Miguel Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Spicy, big, ripe strawberry and some caramel oak on nose; tight, good body but needs time, chlorine note, good acid, firm tannins
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2004 Marimar Estate Pinot Noir Doña Margarita Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Evocative, spicy, vanilla and cherry nose; tasty, rich, good acid, firm tannins; medium-plus finish
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2006 Marimar Estate Chardonnay Don Miguel Vineyard 88 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Barrel sample - Fresh, light, lemon and oak nose; tasty, lightly oaked, lemon chiffon 88-90 pts.
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2006 Marimar Estate Pinot Noir Doña Margarita Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Barrel sample – nice floral strawberry nose; high acid, Burgundian, light bodied but good grip; medium finish 90-92 pts. (50% Dijon 115, 50% Pommard clone)
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Flight 4 - Lynmar (7 Notes)
Carlos and Lynn Fritz, Lynmar owner
2004 Lynmar Estate Syrah Sonoma County 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Smoky, herbaceous and bacon fat nose; concentrated, peppery fruit with a rich vein of bacon fat; medium finish
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2005 Lynmar Estate Vin Gris 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Light blush pink color; bright rhubarb and strawberry nose; tasty, bright strawberry fruit with sweet, brown sugar edges; short-medium finish 90+ pts. (92% Pinot, 8% Syrah)
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2004 Lynmar Estate Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Very intriguing, earthy, sous bois nose; delicious, Burgundian, with good acid and balance, light medium body with grip; medium-plus finish with hints of brown sugar (should age very well)
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2006 Lynmar Estate Pinot Noir Quail Hill Vineyard 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Barrel sample - big cherry primary nose; a lot of grip and complexity for a barrel sample, with some spice; medium-plus finish 91-93 pts. (62% Swan clone planted in '74)
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2006 Lynmar Estate Pinot Noir Hawk Hill Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Barrel sample - intriguing tobacco, red and black fruit nose; rich, concentrated, ripe red fruit with some oak spice; medium-plus finish 90-92 pts. (50/50 Dijon 115 and Pommard 4)
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2005 Lynmar Estate Vin Gris 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
92% Pinot, 8% Syrah) – light blush pink color; bright rhubarb and strawberry nose; tasty, bright strawberry fruit with sweet, brown sugar edges; short-medium finish
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2004 Lynmar Estate Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
very intriguing, earthy, sous bois nose; delicious, Burgundian, with good acid and balance, light medium body with grip; medium-plus finish with hints of brown sugar (should age very well)
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Flight 5 - Novy (12 Notes)
2006 Novy Family Wines Pinot Noir Blanc de Noir 86 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Cedary nose; tasty, sweet bright citrus and red fruit; short finish 86-87 pts. (1 barrel made, Pinot Noir)
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2005 Novy Family Wines Four Mile Creek 79 Points
USA, California, North Coast
Murky sewage nose; herbaceous Syrah dominates, light bodied (blend of Syrah, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Grenache)
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2005 Novy Family Wines Pinot Meunier Van der Kamp Vineyard 85 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Mountain
Plum nose, tangy black fruit and plum; short-medium finish 85+ pts.
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2004 Novy Family Wines Syrah Judge Family Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Bennett Valley
Deep black red violet color; black fruit, good structure, needs 3+ years; medium-plus finish 90-91 pts.
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2004 Novy Family Wines Syrah Simpson Vineyard 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley
Black fruit, fig, caramel nose; black fruit, charcoal, licorice; medium-plus finish 91+ pts.
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2004 Novy Family Wines Syrah Amber Ridge 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Caramel fig, black fruit nose; tasty black fruit, good acid, caramel on medium-plus finish (loved this one)
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2005 Novy Family Wines Syrah Sonoma County 88 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Decent black fruit; medium finish
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2005 Novy Family Wines Syrah Christensen Family Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Herbaceous peppery nose; peppery, rich, concentrated herbaceous fruit; medium-plus finish 92+ pts.
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2005 Novy Family Wines Syrah Unti Vineyard 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley
Tight nose; tasty, good concentration, black fruit, caramel 91+ pts.
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2005 Novy Family Wines Syrah Santa Lucia Highlands 88 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands
Black fruit, a little herbaceous; tasty, solid black fruit, good acid, soft toward short finish
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2004 Novy Family Wines Syrah Page Nord 91 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Tight black fruit nose; tasty, caramelly black fruit; juicy medium-plus finish 91+ pts. (15.5%)
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2005 Novy Family Wines Syrah Garys' Vineyard 91 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands
Light black fruit nose; deep, concentrated pepper and black fruit; medium-plus finish (14%)
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Flight 6 - Siduri (12 Notes)
2005 Siduri Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 86 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Sous bois and weedy nose; soft tart red fruit, lacks complexity; short finish
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2005 Siduri Pinot Noir Hawk's View Vineyard 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Astringent, narrow, tart red fruit nose; tasty, tart red fruit, with sous bois and earth; juicy short-medium finish 88+ pts.
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2005 Siduri Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 89 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands
Pale grey pink color; earthy, floral strawberry nose; good, smoky sweet, juicy red fruit, good sap; medium finish
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2005 Siduri Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard 91 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands
Tight nose; juicy, sweet, concentrated cherry; medium-plus finish
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2005 Siduri Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills 89 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
Blend of Cargassachi and Clos Pepe vineyards – tight, earthy cherry nose; sweet cherry red fruit with strong caramel edges; short-medium finish
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2005 Siduri Pinot Noir Cargasacchi Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
Smoky, tart cherry nose; tasty, concentrated, rich, tart cherry, with good grip and sweet tannins; medium finish
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2005 Siduri Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Intriguing earth, cherry nose; good solid fruit, good grip, needs time 92+ pts.
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2005 Siduri Pinot Noir Sapphire Hill Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Roses and floral nose; lovely, tart cherry, with good acid; medium finish 92+ pts.
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2005 Siduri Pinot Noir Van der Kamp Vineyard 87 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Mountain
Darker, vegetal nose; green vegetal fruit; medium finish
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2005 Siduri Pinot Noir Amber Ridge 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Rich, spicy cherry nose; tasty, sweet but balanced cherry fruit with well integrated oak; medium finish 91+ pts.
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2005 Siduri Pinot Noir Terra Di Promissio Vineyard 88 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Light cherry nose; light bodied cherry fruit; short-medium finish
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2005 Siduri Pinot Noir Sonatera Vineyard 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Intriguing roses and red fruit nose; sweet cherry fruit with some caramel oak edges; crowd pleasing fruit
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2000 Joseph Swan Vineyards Zinfandel Lone Redwood Ranch 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Big berry nose; nice balanced, berry, tasty; medium finish 90+ pts
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2005 Joseph Swan Vineyards Syrah Trenton Estate 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Barrel sample - nice roasted fruit nose; big, flavorful, black fruit, sweet tannins, surprisingly well resolved now; medium finish 90-92 pts.
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2005 Joseph Swan Vineyards Syrah Great Oak Vineyard 88 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Barrel sample - a little herbaceous; higher acid, tart cherry, red fruit; medium finish
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2005 Joseph Swan Vineyards Syrah Trenton Station Vineyard 89 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Barrel sample - restrained black fruit nose; tasty, tart black fruit, good acid, a bit of burnt fruit character; medium finish 89-91 pts.
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2005 Joseph Swan Vineyards Zinfandel Lone Redwood Ranch 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Barrel sample - last vintage (vineyard has virus, not unusual for post Temperance era plantings) seductive ripe berry and plum nose; sweet, charming berry fruit; great solid finish 90-92 pts.
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2005 Joseph Swan Vineyards Zinfandel Zeigler Vineyard 88 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Barrel sample - 80-year-old vines; very big grapey nose; big, a little over the top; grapey, black fruit; high alcohol; medium finish 88-90 pts.
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2005 Joseph Swan Vineyards Zinfandel Mancini Ranch 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Barrel sample - 80-year-old vines; intriguing, more subtle nose; black fruit, dense; tight medium finish 90-92 pts.
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2005 Joseph Swan Vineyards Zinfandel Stellwagen 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
Barrel sample - 120-year-old vines; sulfur, mango and black fruit nose; residual sugar, dense sweet black fruit; sweet medium finish 90-92 pts.
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