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Vineyard: Lafond
| Owner | Pierre Lafond |
| Appellation | Sta. Rita Hills |
| Story | www.lafondwinery.com |
| Varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah |
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Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2005 Lafond Vineyards Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir
13.7% alc., 3,500 cases, $24. Lafond Winery & Vineyards is one of the Santa Rita Hills oldest
wineries, established in 1972. The winery and tasting room is quite picturesque.
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The aromas start out with barnyard and hay changing with time to a more mysterious composition of dark red fruits and anise. Sweet Jolly Rancher fruit dominates with cinnamon and chocolate notes. Elegant in style and readily appealing.
Reviewed November 12, 2007
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2005 Lafond Vineyards Clone 777 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.7% alc., 164 cases, $38.
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Clone
777 is considered a complete clone in the sense that it can often make a good wine
on its own. This wine has the typical black fruit profile of 777 with nice integration of
oak and alcohol. The finish shows a tangy acidic edge.
Reviewed July 23, 2007
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2005 Lafond Vineyards Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir
13.7% alc., 3,500 cases, $24. Lafond Winery & Vineyards is one of the Santa Rita Hills oldest wineries, established in 1972. The winery and tasting room is quite picturesque. · The aromas start out with barnyard and hay changing with time to a more mysterious composition of dark red fruits and anise. Sweet Jolly Rancher fruit dominates with cinnamon and chocolate notes. Elegant in style and readily appealing. Reviewed November 12, 2007 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2005 Lafond Vineyards Clone 777 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.7% alc., 164 cases, $38. · Clone 777 is considered a complete clone in the sense that it can often make a good wine on its own. This wine has the typical black fruit profile of 777 with nice integration of oak and alcohol. The finish shows a tangy acidic edge. Reviewed July 23, 2007 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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