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Vineyard: Red Dog
| Appellation | Sonoma Mountain |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2008 Talisman Red Dog Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., 335 cases, $48. This vineyard
is located high above Bennett Valley at 1200 feet elevation on the northwestern side of Sonoma Mountain.
100% Pommard 4 clone.
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Moderately dark reddish-purple hue in the glass. An array of perfectly ripe purple and
black fruits rise from the glass. Savory and earthy, edgy and raunchy, with a subtle tarry note in the
background. Moderately dense with ripe, well-proportioned tannins and a dreamy finish. A wine of character
that shows its individuality in each vintage. Very good (+).
Reviewed April 4, 2012
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2007 Talisman Red Dog Vineyard Dijon Clones Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., 256 cases, $46. Dijon clones 115 and 777. 25%
whole cluster, wild fermentation, post-fermentation maceration, aged 20
months in 69% new French oak barrels. This vineyard is located high
above Bennett Valley at 1,200 feet on the northwestern side of Sonoma
Mountain.
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Deep reddish-purple color in the glass. Enticing perfume
offering many nuances including crushed dark red fruits, smoked meat, spice
and subtle oak. Striking flavors of raspberries, black cherries, ripe strawberries
and smoky oak. Smooth and seductive in the mouth, lingering with a refined
aromatic finish. The more I tasted it, the more I liked it.
Reviewed April 11, 2011
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2007 Talisman Red Dog Vineyard Pommard Clone Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., pH 3.87, TA 0.51, 218 cases, $46. Most years, the Pommard
and Dijon clone blocks are co-fermented or blended before barreling. In 2007,
the Pommard (UCD 4) was picked much later than the Dijon clones and the
wines made from the two clones were interesting enough to stand on their own.
25% whole cluster, wild fermentation, post-fermentation maceration, aged 20
months in 86% new French oak barrels.
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Moderately deep reddish-purple color in
the glass. Subdued fruit aromas with a loamy bent. Brimming with boysenberry
and cassis flavors becoming more charming over time in the glass. Deep and
generous, with complimentary oak notes and well-endowed fine-grain tannins
creating a pleasing textural experience. Very good.
Reviewed April 11, 2011
WINERY »
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2006 Talisman Red Dog Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
14.1% alc.,
502 cases, $46, released September 2009. This vineyard is located above
Bennett Valley at 1200 feet on the northwestern side of Sonoma Mountain where
it is impacted by cold Pacific Ocean air. Clones are 115, 777 and Pommard.
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Appealing nose of black cherry, blackberry and plum, forest floor, herbs and
toasted oak. The flavors echo the aromas. Hefty tannins and bright acidity with
a smooth mouthfeel. Raw, grippy and still very tight. Picked up richness and
interest the next day from a previously opened re-corked bottle. Definitely a
cellar candidate. Very good.
Reviewed December 16, 2009
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2004 Talisman Red Dog Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
14.1% alc.. Talisman always pours
wines which are a vintage or two behind others.
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Deep, dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromas of
sweet, ripe plums and sugared berries. A masculine, muscular wine featuring ripe dark fruits, moderate tannins
and an earth-toned fruity finish. This wine has many years ahead of it. Very good.
Reviewed April 8, 2010
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2008 Talisman Red Dog Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., 335 cases, $48. This vineyard is located high above Bennett Valley at 1200 feet elevation on the northwestern side of Sonoma Mountain. 100% Pommard 4 clone. · Moderately dark reddish-purple hue in the glass. An array of perfectly ripe purple and black fruits rise from the glass. Savory and earthy, edgy and raunchy, with a subtle tarry note in the background. Moderately dense with ripe, well-proportioned tannins and a dreamy finish. A wine of character that shows its individuality in each vintage. Very good (+). Reviewed April 4, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 Talisman Red Dog Vineyard Dijon Clones Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., 256 cases, $46. Dijon clones 115 and 777. 25% whole cluster, wild fermentation, post-fermentation maceration, aged 20 months in 69% new French oak barrels. This vineyard is located high above Bennett Valley at 1,200 feet on the northwestern side of Sonoma Mountain. · Deep reddish-purple color in the glass. Enticing perfume offering many nuances including crushed dark red fruits, smoked meat, spice and subtle oak. Striking flavors of raspberries, black cherries, ripe strawberries and smoky oak. Smooth and seductive in the mouth, lingering with a refined aromatic finish. The more I tasted it, the more I liked it. Reviewed April 11, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 Talisman Red Dog Vineyard Pommard Clone Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., pH 3.87, TA 0.51, 218 cases, $46. Most years, the Pommard and Dijon clone blocks are co-fermented or blended before barreling. In 2007, the Pommard (UCD 4) was picked much later than the Dijon clones and the wines made from the two clones were interesting enough to stand on their own. 25% whole cluster, wild fermentation, post-fermentation maceration, aged 20 months in 86% new French oak barrels. · Moderately deep reddish-purple color in the glass. Subdued fruit aromas with a loamy bent. Brimming with boysenberry and cassis flavors becoming more charming over time in the glass. Deep and generous, with complimentary oak notes and well-endowed fine-grain tannins creating a pleasing textural experience. Very good. Reviewed April 11, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2006 Talisman Red Dog Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 502 cases, $46, released September 2009. This vineyard is located above Bennett Valley at 1200 feet on the northwestern side of Sonoma Mountain where it is impacted by cold Pacific Ocean air. Clones are 115, 777 and Pommard. · Appealing nose of black cherry, blackberry and plum, forest floor, herbs and toasted oak. The flavors echo the aromas. Hefty tannins and bright acidity with a smooth mouthfeel. Raw, grippy and still very tight. Picked up richness and interest the next day from a previously opened re-corked bottle. Definitely a cellar candidate. Very good. Reviewed December 16, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2004 Talisman Red Dog Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
14.1% alc.. Talisman always pours wines which are a vintage or two behind others. · Deep, dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromas of sweet, ripe plums and sugared berries. A masculine, muscular wine featuring ripe dark fruits, moderate tannins and an earth-toned fruity finish. This wine has many years ahead of it. Very good. Reviewed April 8, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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