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2008 Dain Wines Pinot Noir American Beauty Amber Ridge Vineyard
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
Label borrowed from 2006
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Community Tasting Notes 9
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MillerRoad Likes this wine: 88 points
January 31, 2013 - I usually think of Caymus as being a "steak wine." This seemed a little more austere. It might be the age. Definitely needs to be consumed soon. Was a good wine, but I would not hold it much longer.
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MillerRoad Likes this wine:
January 31, 2013 - Still drinking ok, but I would not wait much longer.
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Bob in NC wrote:
September 2, 2012 - Similar flavor profile as our 2/26/12 notes; though seems to be a bit blander. Glad we didn’t wait to drink this bottle next year. Our recommendation is to drink up now!
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BonnieM wrote:
April 19, 2012 - Earthy fruit. Almost seemed a touch corked, but then usually it is either corked or not.
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Bob in NC wrote: 91 points
February 26, 2012 - This wine is drinking nice right now with a little age on it; well balanced with finesse. Subdued fruit with earth tones and a bit of leather. The cinnamon spice was present but not overpowering. It will be interesting to see how our last bottle drinks next year.
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By Josh Raynolds
May/June 2010, IWC Issue #150 (link)(Dain Wines Pinot Noir American Beauty Amber Ridge Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Dain Wines
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation American Beauty
- Vineyard Amber Ridge Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 2 (1%)
- In Cellars 28 (17%)
- Consumed 135 (82%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 1 votes
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- ProducerDain Wines
- VarietyPinot Noir
- VineyardAmber Ridge Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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