Community Tasting Notes 6

• wtianseter wrote: 86 points

  July 31, 2012 - This is a nice drinking Pinot, on its own or with food. Light garnet color. Nose is earthy and sweet with some light cherry and then light berries. Taste is light cherry and spice with a little earth and oak

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• jingram wrote: 87 points

  July 27, 2011 - Consumed over two days - Day one - black cherry, smoke and pepper, the alcohol was very pronounced and really somewhat dominated the fruit 85 - Day two what a difference alcohol was more restrained and the fruit came to the forefront displayed better balance - 88 as a result my rating is in the middle. This definitely needs another 1 or 2 years in the cellar. If you are going to consume this one early definitely decant for and hour or more.

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• ggrella wrote: 85 points

  March 31, 2010 - There was a musty (not the official taste of corked, but this was something different) aftertaste, but other then that, it was good juice.

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• Armando B wrote: 84 points

  November 19, 2009 - Not bad. A little bit too candied, fruit forward, and hot. But, just a little bit. Dial it back and add a bit of complexity, and it would have been really nice. It did not miss by much.

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• VinoAmoreMio wrote:

  September 25, 2009 - Farming Pinot Noir since 1973 in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, we have refined our vineyard practices to maximize the benefit of the coastal fog which blankets our vineyards almost every morning and evening. The cooling moisture is beneficial, even crucial, during the summer for a longer growing season.
  THE WINEMAKING
  We use old world techniques to make our Pinot Noir in small batches and "punch-down" the fruit by hand up to three times a day. After native yeast fermentation the wine is aged in French oak barrels for up to 10 months to achieve optimum balance and complexity.
  THE WINE
  Our Pinot Noir possesses a deep garnet red color matched by its full cherry bouquet and palate. Aromas of boysenberry and rhubarb complement flavors of raspberry, vanilla, black pepper and a hint of toasty oak. This multi-layered Pinot is lovely and rich; able to be enjoyed with a meal or on its own.
  
  TECHNICAL
  INFORMATION
  HARVEST DATE:
  Sept. 4 – Sept. 21, 2007
  pH
  3.85
  TOTAL ACIDITY:
  .68
  RESIDUAL SUGAR:
  Dry
  ALCOHOL:
  14.2
  WINEMAKER:
  JASON DE LOACH
  CASES PRODUCED:
  3,200
  RELEASE DATE:
  Spring, 2009
  Spring SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE:
  $25

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2007
• Type Red
• Producer Hook & Ladder
• Varietal Pinot Noir
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Sonoma County
• Appellation Russian River Valley
• UPC Code 016697823020

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• In Cellars 10 (11%)
• Consumed 78 (89%)

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