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West of West Wine Festival
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Tasted Wednesday, April 9, 2014 by beezer6 with 674 views
Flight 1 (4 Notes)
Flight 2 (3 Notes)
2010 Cobb Pinot Noir Coastlands Vineyard 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Fantastic. Green olives, earth, strawberry, raspberry. Light elements but complex and gorgeous on the palate.
Polished finish. Great length and texture.Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2009 Cobb Pinot Noir Joy Road Vineyard 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Another beautiful example of Sonoma Coast Pinot. More funk driven. Elegant and supple. Well restrained but still layered and full of aromatics.
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2008 Cobb Pinot Noir Jack Hill Vineyard 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Complex, earthy. Orange elements. Sweet all spice.
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Flight 3 (4 Notes)
2012 Failla Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Moderate toast, a little nuts. Pineapple, melons. Really well made. Not at all cloying but a mouth full showing a nice round finish.
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2012 Failla Chardonnay Estate Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Fort Ross - Seaview
Exceptional Sonoma Chard. I'm already a huge fan of the Fort Ross - Seaview AVA.
Consistently a lemon lime, saline element that's seems unique to this truly coastal area.
Extremely refreshing yet complex and layered fruit, nuts and lots of mouth watering slate.
Awesome finish. Highly recommended.Post a Comment / 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Report Issue
2012 Failla Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Burgundian styling. Funky, pepper, bright fruit, a little moss. Clean finish.
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2012 Failla Pinot Noir Pearlessence 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Ripe fruit driven aromas. More fruit on palate. Really structured.
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Flight 4 (6 Notes)
2012 Fort Ross Chardonnay Fort Ross Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Fort Ross - Seaview
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2013 Fort Ross Pinot Noir Rosé Fort Ross Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Fort Ross - Seaview
Fresh. Mod body. Fairly fruit forward but not cloying.
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2011 Sea Slopes Fort Ross Winery Pinot Noir 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Tannic. Great acid. Bright pomegranate.
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2010 Fort Ross Pinot Noir Fort Ross Vineyard 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Very Burgundian styling. Big Less fruit and more Earth showing. Loved it.
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2010 Fort Ross Pinot Noir Symposium Fort Ross Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Little funk. Menthol, anise. Unique nose.
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2012 Sea Slopes Fort Ross Winery Pinot Noir 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Fort Ross - Seaview
Rich. Really big styling. Ripe, spice. Quite a bit better now than the 2011.
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Flight 5 (3 Notes)
2012 Gros Ventre Pinot Noir 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Pungent aromas. Rich pepper, mossy funky. Really nice. Loved this lineup.
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2012 Gros Ventre Pinot Noir Campbell Ranch Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Less funk, more mineral notes. Very aromatic. Really great wine. Very complex.
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2011 Gros Ventre Pinot Noir First Born 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Awesome wine. Little cloudy color. Cinnamon, ripe spicy. Some earth aromas coupled with fragrant fruit and spice.
Gorgeous palate with killer mouth feel. Ones of the wines of the day.Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
Flight 6 (4 Notes)
2011 Hirsch Vineyards Pinot Noir San Andreas Fault 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Real earthy. Bright fruit. Marmalade. Clean finish. Great acidity.
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2011 Hirsch Vineyards Pinot Noir Reserve 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Clean and elegant. Less aromatic than the San Andreas. Needs some time to come around maybe? Very soft styling.
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2012 Lioco Pinot Noir Laguna 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Burgundian elements. Moderate body. Light floral finish is nice and acid driven.
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2012 Lioco Chardonnay Sonoma County 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Minerals. Touch of earth and flint. Clean finish. Nice for the coin.
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Flight 7 (6 Notes)
2012 Littorai Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Minerals and slate. Citrus with a touch of tropical notes. Very elegant.
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2012 Littorai Chardonnay B. A. Thieriot Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
More tropical elements and a bit more complexity and richness than the Heintz. Both excellent but not cheap.
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2012 Littorai Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 89 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Herbs and dried leaves. Lighter and less aromatic. Rustic.
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2012 Littorai Pinot Noir Platt Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Robust dark rocks. Lighter styling and well harnessed.
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2012 Littorai Pinot Noir The Pivot Vineyard 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Not too aromatic. Lighter red fruit. Some rose petals.
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2012 Littorai Pinot Noir The Haven 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
One of the best wines of the day and easily the best in the lineup of Littorai. Richest and most aromatic. Flowers, rocks. Brighter styling. Gorgeous mouth filling finish.
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Flight 8 (5 Notes)
2012 MacPhail Pinot Noir Pratt Vineyard 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Less earth and sporting dark rustic fruit and smoke.
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2012 MacPhail Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Burgundian elements. Earthy, mossy. Touch of spice and lighter ripe qualities on finish.
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2011 Martinelli Chardonnay Charles Ranch 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Buttery and big. Round mouth feel. Lots of well integrated oak.
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2010 Martinelli Pinot Noir Three Sisters Vineyard Sea Ridge Meadow 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Sea breeze, fresh. Herbs, rose petals, strawberry compote. Thick and viscous. Plush styling.
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2011 Martinelli Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 89 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Becoming less and less my style of Pinot. High alcohol. Really rich and ripe. Seemed lower acidity. Still tasty but less finesse driven.
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Flight 9 (2 Notes)
2012 Siduri Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Fort Ross - Seaview
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2012 Siduri Pinot Noir Pratt Vineyard Sonoma Coast 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Another great offering from Siduri. Funky, long finish. Great mouth feel.
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Flight 10 (5 Notes)
2012 Peay Vineyards Pinot Noir Pomarium Estate 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Big wine. Mouth coating structure. Tannic.
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2012 Peay Vineyards Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Light red fruit. Approachable, nice finish.
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2012 Peay Vineyards Pinot Noir Scallop Shelf Estate 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
More length. Layered. Spice and floral drive.
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2011 Peay Vineyards Syrah Les Titans 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Cool toned blue fruit. Light aromas. Feminine styling. Lighter overall for a Syrah.
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2012 Peay Vineyards Pinot Noir Ama Estate 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Funky nose. Moss Anise and rustic styling. Really enjoyed this wine. Long full finish.
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Flight 11 (7 Notes)
2011 Ramey Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 89 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Rich and buttery. Nice finish with some acid that saves it.
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2012 Red Car Chardonnay Estate Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Fort Ross - Seaview
Lemon curd, fresh, grass, minerals.
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2012 Red Car Pinot Noir Estate 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Fort Ross - Seaview
Minerals, lighter, sea breeze, linen. Very fresh.
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2012 Red Car Pinot Noir Platt Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Elegant, robust and dark fruit. Moderate finish. Burgundian styling.
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2012 Red Car Pinot Noir Heaven & Earth 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Gorgeous nose. Flowers, baking splice, very plush qualities. Loved it.
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2012 Red Car Syrah Estate 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Fort Ross - Seaview
Big nose. Meaty and lots of dark fruit. Lower alcohol and not over done.
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2012 Red Car Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Nice funk. Moderate body. Clean and balanced.
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Flight 12 (7 Notes)
2012 Sojourn Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Vineyard 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Super funky and earth driven. Very plush and vibrant. Exciting wine with complex aromatics and a long full bodied finish.
Classic Sojourn styling from this consistently fantastic bottling year to year.Post a Comment / 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Report Issue
2012 Sojourn Pinot Noir Campbell Ranch Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Lighter aromatics. Little tart cranberry.
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2012 Sojourn Pinot Noir Ridgetop Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Sea breeze, linen. Fresh raspberries. Excellent full mid palate. Very clean balanced finish. Excellent wine. Highly recommended.
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2012 Sojourn Pinot Noir Silver Eagle Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Saline, herbaceous. Big, structured, menthol and mint.
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2012 Sojourn Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Rich. Spice, tannic and comes across very young and tight.
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2012 Wayfarer Pinot Noir Golden Mean Wayfarer Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Fort Ross - Seaview
Rich again. Fresh sea breeze, saline. Really complex and excellent styled wine. Unique and recommended. Cool new project.
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2012 Wayfarer Pinot Noir The Traveler Wayfarer Vineyard 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Fort Ross - Seaview
Flowers and massive amounts of fruit. Big and rich. Long flashy sexy wine. Really young but lots of potential.
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2012 Ceritas Chardonnay Porter-Bass Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Gorgeous. Honeyed peaches, light roast nuts. Guava and other complex tropical fruits.
Very fresh and killer acid on the finish. Fantastic wine.
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2012 Ceritas Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Best white of the day. Outstanding presence in the glass. Aromatics were soaring and this was just THE Burgundy lover's Sonoma Chardonnay.
So much lime stone. Lemon tart, lime zest, honey dew. Citrus flavors galore. The mineral elements are present and the mid palate is unusually rich while the finish is acidic and buoyant. Awesome. Get this.
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2012 Ceritas Pinot Noir Hellenthal Vineyard Old Shop Block 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Mineral driven. Black coal elements coupled with savory black truffle. Moderate plus body. Complex finish. Highly recommended.
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2012 Ceritas Pinot Noir Costalina 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Blood orange. Light styling. Fresh minerals. Nuanced finish that layers fruit and savory smoke very nicely. Highly recommend this whole line of Pinot and Chardonnay.
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