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Vineyard: Armagh
| Appellation | Sonoma Coast |
| Story | Armagh (‘ar-ma’) Vineyard is an 11 acre site in the Petaluma Gap consisting of 6 acres of Pinot Noir, 4 acres of Chardonnay, and 1 acre of Syrah. The vineyard is owned by Jim and Gayle Crayne and is named after County Armagh in Ireland, the home of the owner’s ancestors. The family has farmed the Sonoma Coast region since 1894. The Pinot Noir grapes are sold to Savannah-Chanelle and CL Wines, both of which produce a Armagh Vineyard- designate wine. |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2007 Landmark Grand Detour Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.0% alc.,
2,500 cases, $40. Grand Detour is named for the location of John Deere’s
black smith shop in Illinois. This wine is a blend of five Sonoma Coast
vineyards. Aged in 33% new oak barrels for 10 months.
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Dark ruby in color.
The nose is scented with black cherries and black raspberries with a hint of
dark caramel. Richly flavored, but discreetly concentrated darker fruit
flavors with an underpinning of attractive earthiness. Seamless with gentle
tannins and a fine nerve of acidity. Like many of the 2007 vintage Pinot
Noirs from California, this wine will benefit from more time in the bottle.
Reviewed July 9, 2009
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2006 Landmark Vineyards Grand Detour Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., $35. Landmark is better known for its excellent Chardonnays, but they
have been making this fine Pinot Noir for several years. Sourced from several
Sonoma Coast vineyards including Kanzler, Keller Estate, Gap’s Crown, Flocchini
and Armagh. Aged for 10 months in 33% new French oak. The winemaker is Eric Stern.
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There is a noticeable oak bent to the aromas and flavors. Primarily cherry driven, this Pinot has a nice cherry kiss on the finish. There is plenty of overall finesse. It was delicious with a Sicilian pizza which tamed the oak tendencies.
Reviewed November 12, 2007
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2004 CL Wines Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., $21. CL (Cravin and Lattin) Wines
are crafted by David Lattin, former winemaker at Acacia. Three single-vineyard Pinot
Noirs are produced: Armagh, Doucette, and Griffin’s Lair. The Sonoma Coast bottling,
tasted here, is a blend from the single-vineyard selections. The Sonoma Coast Pinot
Noir is a very popular by-the-glass pour at many top Northern California restaurants.
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This is a perfectly fine Pinot Noir. It leads off with aromas of fresh crushed cherries and
carries the cherries theme to the finish. There is a touch of heat on the nose but it is not
intrusive. The texture is soft and the finish clean. Like sharing a cherry float with a cheerleader
in a fuzzy red sweater.
Reviewed January 15, 2007
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2007 Landmark Grand Detour Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.0% alc., 2,500 cases, $40. Grand Detour is named for the location of John Deere’s black smith shop in Illinois. This wine is a blend of five Sonoma Coast vineyards. Aged in 33% new oak barrels for 10 months. · Dark ruby in color. The nose is scented with black cherries and black raspberries with a hint of dark caramel. Richly flavored, but discreetly concentrated darker fruit flavors with an underpinning of attractive earthiness. Seamless with gentle tannins and a fine nerve of acidity. Like many of the 2007 vintage Pinot Noirs from California, this wine will benefit from more time in the bottle. Reviewed July 9, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2006 Landmark Vineyards Grand Detour Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., $35. Landmark is better known for its excellent Chardonnays, but they have been making this fine Pinot Noir for several years. Sourced from several Sonoma Coast vineyards including Kanzler, Keller Estate, Gap’s Crown, Flocchini and Armagh. Aged for 10 months in 33% new French oak. The winemaker is Eric Stern. · There is a noticeable oak bent to the aromas and flavors. Primarily cherry driven, this Pinot has a nice cherry kiss on the finish. There is plenty of overall finesse. It was delicious with a Sicilian pizza which tamed the oak tendencies. Reviewed November 12, 2007 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2004 CL Wines Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., $21. CL (Cravin and Lattin) Wines are crafted by David Lattin, former winemaker at Acacia. Three single-vineyard Pinot Noirs are produced: Armagh, Doucette, and Griffin’s Lair. The Sonoma Coast bottling, tasted here, is a blend from the single-vineyard selections. The Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is a very popular by-the-glass pour at many top Northern California restaurants. · This is a perfectly fine Pinot Noir. It leads off with aromas of fresh crushed cherries and carries the cherries theme to the finish. There is a touch of heat on the nose but it is not intrusive. The texture is soft and the finish clean. Like sharing a cherry float with a cheerleader in a fuzzy red sweater. Reviewed January 15, 2007 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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