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2005 Joseph Swan Vineyards Pinot Noir Great Oak Vineyard
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 11
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Colima74 wrote: flawed
September 8, 2022 - Sadly, oxidized.
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gutt22 Likes this wine:
April 2, 2015 - 14.5% alcohol. This wine is still supremely youthful. Dark color, which is characteristic of this vineyard. Dusty cherry nose, with a brooding quality still about it, with plum lurking behind it. In the mouth, serious intensity. Strong fruit, but also huge acidity and tannins. This will make old bones. I'd leave it another 2-3 years minimum. A-
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bergkamp10 wrote: 89 points
December 1, 2011 - I popped this after opening a past it 2003 Trenton Estate. This wine is drinking very well now, and on this evidence the drinking window should extend for a few more years for well stored bottles. Dark and brooding, it looked like a pinot from the Santa Rita Hills rather than the Russian River. On the nose there was noticeable aroma of spicy dark cherry, leather and herbs. The wine had a nice medium weight mouth feel, with dark berries, plums and hint of strawberry cola. The finish was persistent with good staying power and little evidence of heat. I liked this wine, its not the most delicate pinot but the flavor profile was interesting, with good balance and structure.
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shaferguy91 wrote: 90 points
August 26, 2011 - Decanted 2 hours.
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xtrmjoe wrote: 88 points
January 5, 2011 - My system (nose mouth finish) ///, kind of ripe big black fruits with some cranberry and raspberry. A little heat and va poke through. I have several bottles and will update as I taste it again. Was a little better night 2 witch leads me to believe it may need some more time.
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By Josh Raynolds
May/June 2008, IWC Issue #138 (link)(Joseph Swan Vineyards Pinot Noir Great Oak Vineyard Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
6/29/2008 (link) 93 points(Joseph Swan Vineyards Pinot Noir Great Oak Vineyard) Ripe strawberry nose; tasty, ripe strawberry and rhubarb with depth; medium-plus finish
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By Richard Jennings
6/30/2007 (link) 89 points(Joseph Swan Vineyards Pinot Noir Great Oak Vineyard) Medium cherry red color; sappy, entrancing cherry, sour cherry and raspberry nose; a little hot, ripe black cherry on palate, needs time; short-medium finish 89+ pts.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- Type Red
- Producer Joseph Swan Vineyards
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Great Oak Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 65 (50%)
- Consumed 66 (50%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerJoseph Swan Vineyards
- VarietyPinot Noir
- VineyardGreat Oak Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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