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2003 Varner Pinot Noir Spring Ridge Vineyard Hidden Block
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Santa Cruz Mountains
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Community Tasting Notes 12
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Erik R. wrote:
November 6, 2011 - No such thing as good vintages, just good bottles. First one was old and over the hill, second one was delicious with rich red fruit and a smooth fully resolved mouth feel. Was expecting the worst and was surprised to find a real nice bottle of Santa Cruz Pinot much better than the last two.
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Erik R. wrote: 91 points
April 2, 2011 - Very nice. Can't see too much upside, so drink up.
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JFish wrote:
October 5, 2010 - Quick impression. PnP. Nice cherry and mushroom nose. Mimicked on the palate. Everything is in balance and this wine is drinking as well as I hoped for. This is one of those bottles that I can say I don't really seeing it improving because of how seamless it drank. Though, from other's notes, there appears to be some bottle variation.
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DukeDrew wrote:
February 21, 2010 - Brown tinge, bit of reduction when I pulled the cork. A little on the tart side, with alcohol clearly showing through. I'll bet this was fantastic young; it feels like it's falling apart now. I've got the opp to buy another one at $35 and I'm going to pass.
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RomanKJ wrote: 85 points
October 12, 2009 - totally different wine. Hot, alcoholic, oaky. bizarre. but I don't think flawed? not sure what to do with my other- if anything this tasted younger, not aged.
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By Stephen Tanzer
January/February 2006, IWC Issue #124 (link)(Varner Pinot Noir Spring Ridge Vineyard Hidden Block Santa Cruz Mountains) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2003
- Type Red
- Producer Varner
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Spring Ridge Vineyard Hidden Block
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Santa Cruz Mountains
- Appellation Santa Cruz Mountains
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 19 (24%)
- Consumed 60 (76%)
Food Pairing
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
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