Nautilus Marlborough Pinot Noir 2008 is dark ruby in color and shows an aroma of wild raspberries, plums and spice. palate is medium to full-bodied with generous fruit sweetness and succulent tannins combining to give a long warm finish. primary fruit...
Our 2006 Carneros Pinot Noir is a blend of Dijon, Pommard, and Swan clones from our ownvineyards and very select lots from neighboring Carneros vineyards. These highly regardedneighbors include the Gee Vineyard , Mahoney's Las BrisasVineyards, and Casa Carneros. Out in the vineyard, we found the days to be mostly comfortableand the weather cooperative, allowing for full flavor development. During harvest, warm windsresulted in lower humidity that raised sugar levels, but thankfully we were
Wine Spectator rating 91 points: Bright and juicy, with pretty black cherry and currant flavors on a supple frame, finishing with an edge of exotic spices. Nicely done all around. Drink now through 2008. 1,879 cases made.
- Breggo Pinot Noir Donnelly Creek Vnyd 2007 750ml United States California -
Winemaker Notes - This wine is textured with an integrated oak component and features a dense palate. There is a hint of pennyroyal mint in both the nose and mouth. The aroma is full of red fruit strawberry, raspberry, and Bing cherry complemented by a floral note and a touch of oak. In the mouth, sweet spices abound cinnamon, in particular along with dense plum and notes of cola and vanilla, all followed by an edge of earthiness, mushrooms, and forest floor in the finish.