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Vineyard: Wildcat Mountain
| Appellation | Carneros |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
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Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2007 MacRostie Wildcat Mountain Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., 1,000 cases, $30.
Steve MacRostie owner, Kevin W. Holt winemaker.
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Blackberry and plum aromas arrive over time in the glass
with interesting nuances of underbrush, oak and Asian 5-spice. A husky, rugged wine featuring black raspberry
and blackberry flavors backed by a good grip of citric acidity and complimented by an earthy, stem accent. The
silky texture adds to the appeal. Very good.
Reviewed November 24, 2010
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2006 Talisman Wildcat Mountain Vineyard Los Carneros Pinot Noir
14.1%
alc., 120 cases, $45, released April 2009. Highest in elevation of any vineyard in
Carneros and directly exposed to cool air from San Pablo Bay. The soil is red
pebbly clay loam derived from decomposed volcanic rock. Dijon clones 115, 667
and 777.
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Unusual aromatic profile of strawberries, raspberries, beets, and green
veggies. Luscious berry melange that is very satisfying, set off by supple ripe
tannins, leading to a sweet raspberry kiss accenting the full-flavored finish. Like
the name of the vineyard, this wine is a little untamed and feral and not your
usual respectable Pinot Noir. Even better the next day from an opened and recorked
bottle. Very good.
Reviewed December 16, 2009
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2007 MacRostie Wildcat Mountain Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., 1,000 cases, $30. Steve MacRostie owner, Kevin W. Holt winemaker. · Blackberry and plum aromas arrive over time in the glass with interesting nuances of underbrush, oak and Asian 5-spice. A husky, rugged wine featuring black raspberry and blackberry flavors backed by a good grip of citric acidity and complimented by an earthy, stem accent. The silky texture adds to the appeal. Very good. Reviewed November 24, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2006 Talisman Wildcat Mountain Vineyard Los Carneros Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 120 cases, $45, released April 2009. Highest in elevation of any vineyard in Carneros and directly exposed to cool air from San Pablo Bay. The soil is red pebbly clay loam derived from decomposed volcanic rock. Dijon clones 115, 667 and 777. · Unusual aromatic profile of strawberries, raspberries, beets, and green veggies. Luscious berry melange that is very satisfying, set off by supple ripe tannins, leading to a sweet raspberry kiss accenting the full-flavored finish. Like the name of the vineyard, this wine is a little untamed and feral and not your usual respectable Pinot Noir. Even better the next day from an opened and recorked bottle. Very good. Reviewed December 16, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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