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Vineyard: Sangiacomo - Carneros
| Appellation | Carneros |
| Story | The Sangiacomo family's roots reach back to Genoa, Italy. Vittorio Sangiacomo immigrated to the California Bay Area in 1927 at the age of 17, settling in the Bay Island Farm community in Alameda, known at the time for its asparagus and hop production. He later married Maria and moved to Sonoma where they raised four children on 52 acres that today comprise the Home Ranch, just south of downtown Sonoma. The next generation Sangiacomos worked in the fruit orchards that Vittorio established, later slowly transitioning, beginning in 1969, to grape growing. Today, the third generation is responsible for farming approximately 1,600 acres of wine grapes. The majority of their ranches lie within Sonoma Carneros with newer vineyards along Lakeville Highway and Roberts Road in the Sonoma Coast AVA. Chardonnay accounts for the majority of their plantings with Pinot Noir and Merlot making up the rest. |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2009 Bonneau Sangiacomo Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $36. A combination
of Petaluma Gap and Carneros fruit. 100% de-stemmed, aged in 40% new French oak barrels.
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Moderately intense reddish-purple color in the glass. Reserved dark red fruit aromas leading to a
discreetly intense core of dark red berry and black cherry flavors, finishing on a high note with rich red
berries. Elegant in manner with supple tannins and a good vein of acidity. Very good (+).
Reviewed July 1, 2011
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2008 Bonneau Los Carneros Sangiacomo Vineyards Pinot Noir
13.6%
alc., pH 3.64, TA 0.58, 300 cases, $34. Clone 115, and small amount of
Martini and 777. Aged 16 months in 40% new 36 month air-dried, very tightgrain
French oak barrels. Sourced from a Sangiacomo vineyard planted in
1986.
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An elegant Pinot Noir offering delicate aromas of red berries, cherries
and rose petals. Lighter weighted but charming flavors of red cherries and
cranberries, finishing crisp and clean. Very good.
Reviewed July 1, 2011
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2008 Calstar Sangiacomo Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
15.05% alc., pH 3.42, $35. Aged in 30%
new oak (80% French, 20% Hungarian). Winemaker Rick Davis (Londer).
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Moderately light in color. Appealing
aromas of spiced berry jam on toast which fade some over time in the glass. Tasty essence of red berries with
satisfying flavor intensity. Supple tannins, a refreshing grip of acidity and well-integrated alcohol. Good. (Note:
I found the wine discounted to $28)
Reviewed March 2, 2011
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2005 Mayro-Murdick Carneros Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 662 cases, $36. A blend of 80% Iund Vineyard
and 20% Sangiacomo Tailgrass Vineyard.
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Dark strawberry red in color. A deep
aromatic profile of black cherries and fresh sawn oak. The heart of the wine is cherries
with an adept touch of oak and toast running through. Smooth, simple, and easy to drink.
Reviewed May 7, 2008
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2004 Castle Vineyards & Winery Sangiacomo Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir
107 cases, $26.
Castle is located in the historic Buena Vista region of Carneros. The winery was founded in the 1990s
by winemaker and vineyard manager Vic McWilliams who focuses on small lots of hand-crafted wines.
Total production is 3,500 cases. A tasting room is located on the Sonoma town plaza. The website is
www.castlevineyards.com (this wine is not listed on the site for sale so phone 707-996-1582).
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I really
liked this Pinot. It starts off with a spirited nose of black cherries and spice (notably cinnamon). The flavors
repeat the aromas. Oak is nicely integrated here. Perfect weight and balance. I hated to spit this
one out. My highest scoring wine of the preliminary tastings.
Reviewed January 22, 2007
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2009 Bonneau Sangiacomo Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $36. A combination of Petaluma Gap and Carneros fruit. 100% de-stemmed, aged in 40% new French oak barrels. · Moderately intense reddish-purple color in the glass. Reserved dark red fruit aromas leading to a discreetly intense core of dark red berry and black cherry flavors, finishing on a high note with rich red berries. Elegant in manner with supple tannins and a good vein of acidity. Very good (+). Reviewed July 1, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2008 Bonneau Los Carneros Sangiacomo Vineyards Pinot Noir
13.6% alc., pH 3.64, TA 0.58, 300 cases, $34. Clone 115, and small amount of Martini and 777. Aged 16 months in 40% new 36 month air-dried, very tightgrain French oak barrels. Sourced from a Sangiacomo vineyard planted in 1986. · An elegant Pinot Noir offering delicate aromas of red berries, cherries and rose petals. Lighter weighted but charming flavors of red cherries and cranberries, finishing crisp and clean. Very good. Reviewed July 1, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2008 Calstar Sangiacomo Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
15.05% alc., pH 3.42, $35. Aged in 30% new oak (80% French, 20% Hungarian). Winemaker Rick Davis (Londer). · Moderately light in color. Appealing aromas of spiced berry jam on toast which fade some over time in the glass. Tasty essence of red berries with satisfying flavor intensity. Supple tannins, a refreshing grip of acidity and well-integrated alcohol. Good. (Note: I found the wine discounted to $28) Reviewed March 2, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2005 Mayro-Murdick Carneros Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 662 cases, $36. A blend of 80% Iund Vineyard and 20% Sangiacomo Tailgrass Vineyard. · Dark strawberry red in color. A deep aromatic profile of black cherries and fresh sawn oak. The heart of the wine is cherries with an adept touch of oak and toast running through. Smooth, simple, and easy to drink. Reviewed May 7, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2004 Castle Vineyards & Winery Sangiacomo Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir
107 cases, $26. Castle is located in the historic Buena Vista region of Carneros. The winery was founded in the 1990s by winemaker and vineyard manager Vic McWilliams who focuses on small lots of hand-crafted wines. Total production is 3,500 cases. A tasting room is located on the Sonoma town plaza. The website is www.castlevineyards.com (this wine is not listed on the site for sale so phone 707-996-1582). · I really liked this Pinot. It starts off with a spirited nose of black cherries and spice (notably cinnamon). The flavors repeat the aromas. Oak is nicely integrated here. Perfect weight and balance. I hated to spit this one out. My highest scoring wine of the preliminary tastings. Reviewed January 22, 2007 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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