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Red
2009 Neely Pinot Noir Spring Ridge Vineyard Picnic Block
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Santa Cruz Mountains
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Community Tasting Notes 36
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oldcorke Likes this wine: 94 points
January 19, 2023 - Confirming note 11/21- no change. Suggest decanting 2 hours.
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oldcorke Likes this wine: 94 points
November 6, 2021 - Dark ruby core with no signs of age/oxidation at the rim. A bit of eucalyptus & sage in the nose, subtle earth, blood, & meat jus. Also a bit of green stem the first nite, that dissipates with decanting. Red & blue fruits in tasting, iron & meat jus... satisfying, medium lush & long. Nicely firm dry finish with focused, not excessive, acid. These are holding well in my cellar, so I'm not in a hurry to drink more of them. The fruit may develop & soften a little with time & integrate with earthy components. It seems 2-4 years before it's real peak, for me.
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andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 94 points
July 17, 2020 - Coravin # 1 - hard to assess as I have a cold. All rich fruit and light tannin but dark black cherry. At peak 110%, drink up. Solid but not jaw dropping amazing. Would still buy more, gorgeous wine
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Erik R. wrote:
June 14, 2019 - earthy fruit & oak nose. Plenty of fruit, some nice earthy flavors, but lacks nerve or sap. good cherry finish though...
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glou.sf Likes this wine: 93 points
September 25, 2018 - Dark berries, cherries, cloves, and a hint of oak on the nose. Dark cherries, raspberries, and good acidity on the palate. Nice finish. Wife: 92
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By Gary Walsh
3/17/2013 (link)(Neely ‘Picnic Block’ Pinot Noir) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Allen Meadows
January 2013, Issue #49 (link)(Neely Pinot Noir - Spring Ridge Vineyard Picnic Block Villages Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
California's Central Coast: Better than Ever (Aug 2012) (link)(Neely Pinot Noir Picnic Block Santa Cruz Mountains) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
3/30/2012 (link) 90 points(Neely Pinot Noir Spring Ridge Vineyard Picnic Block) Medium ruby color; rosehips, floral, green herb nose; tart red fruit, green herb, earthy, roses, tart cherry, light peppercorn palate; needs 3 years; medium-plus finish (13.9% alcohol)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Neely
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Spring Ridge Vineyard Picnic Block
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Santa Cruz Mountains
- Appellation Santa Cruz Mountains
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 79 (32%)
- Consumed 171 (68%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
berkshire pork chops, bresaola, chicken liver pate, crisp walleye pike, lamb chops/sirloin, pan roasted pheasant, seared tunaWho Likes This Wine
92% Like It 13 votes
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- ProducerNeely
- VarietyPinot Noir
- VineyardSpring Ridge Vineyard Picnic Block
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
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