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2009 Gros Ventre Pinot Noir First Born
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Sonoma Coast
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Community Tasting Notes 3
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pting wrote: 91 points
February 24, 2013 - THis first release from Gros Ventre was a joy for me to discover. From the color (dark, but with excellent clarity), you expect that this is a highly extracted expression of Pinot Noir. The nose, however, is floral and plums with only some underlying hints of asian spice. On the palate, the influence of oak is apparent immediately from the weight and texture...and while this is clearly Pinot Noir, there is more of the red and blue fruits that you might expect from the appearance. Tannins are smooth. A more aggressive Pinot Noir than some might desire, but a well made and delicious wine that invites you to take sip after sip.
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elamasters wrote: 92 points
February 27, 2011 - Great pinot. In a bigger style, but not overblown by any means. Lots of black cherry, with a bit of cardamom and asian spices. Very nice balance on the patlate, along with a silky texture. Went very well with braised short ribs.
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By Antonio Galloni
Sonoma...A Thrill a Minute (Jul 2013) (link)(Gros Ventre Pinot Noir First Born Sonoma Coast) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
May/June 2012, IWC Issue #162 (link)(Gros Ventre Pinot Noir First Born Sonoma Coast) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
8/4/2012 (link) 90 points(Gros Ventre Pinot Noir First Born) Medium ruby color; floral, wild berry, mulberry nose; light-medium bodied, ripe mulberry, floral, wild berry palate; medium finish 90+ points (Pommard & 115)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Gros Ventre
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation First Born
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Sonoma Coast
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 40 (54%)
- Consumed 34 (46%)
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationSonoma Coast
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