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Vineyard: Salzgeber
| Appellation | Russian River Valley |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
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Embarrassment of Riches: California (9.1 1/11/2012)
WesMar: Tasting Some Older and Anticipating Some New (8.23 10/6/2010)
WesMar: Aromas that Dance in the Glass (8.4 10/29/2009)
Sips of California Pinot Noir (9.18 1/19/2013)
Reach for the Middle for Pinot Noir (8.26 11/24/2010)
WesMar: 2008 Garagiste Pinot Noir (8.30 1/27/2011)
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2010 WesMar Salzgeber Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., $42. Unfined and
unfiltered.
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Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Powerful aromatics offering scents of dark red berry
preserves, sandalwood and tea leaf, picking up intensity over time in the glass. A very graceful wine with
considerable charm, exhibiting intense flavors of black cherries, blueberries and plum which expand in the
mouth and finish with remarkable persistence. Very flavorful, yet modest in weight, with good integration of
acidity and tannins. A complete wine. Very good.
Reviewed January 19, 2013
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2009 WesMar Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 280 cases, $35. From Salzgeber and Balletto
vineyards. Denise says this will age as well as the vineyard-designated wines.
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Moderately deep reddish-purple
color in the glass. Lovely aromatics featuring well-spiced Bing cherries, nutmeg and cardamom.
Medium-weight cherry core with added notes of dark raspberries and cranberries and the faintest oak in the
background. Refreshingly crisp and silky smooth with a floral aromatic tone on the lively finish. My only nit is
that the wine is lacking a bit in fruit intensity needed to balance the zesty acidity. Good.
Reviewed January 11, 2012
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2009 Wesmar Salzgeber Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 97 cases, $40. Denise
feels this is the best wine since 2004 when they began buying fruit from this vineyard and very traditional
Russian River Valley in flavor.
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Moderate reddish-purple hue in the glass. The nose needs time to open, but
once it does, it is very appealing for its hi-tone aromas of cherries, strawberries, rose petals and graham.
Relatively light in weight with charming redder fruits, firm tannins and lively acidity. Silky and elegant in style.
Much better two days later from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. A shy wine currently that will benefit
from decanting or further cellaring for at least 2 to 3 years. Very good (+).
Reviewed January 11, 2012
WINERY »
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2008 WesMar Salzgeber Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., $40.
·
A chameleon of a wine, constantly changing in the glass
over time revealing a panoply of aromas and flavors. The core of red and
black cherries and berries make a delicious medley that hits a high note
on the divine finish. There are some savory and herbal notes which in
some vintages are overwhelming in this wine, but nicely integrated in this
vintage. Beautifully balanced with a pleasing silkiness and supple tannins that
make for easy drinking. A special date night Pinot.
Reviewed January 27, 2011
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2007 WesMar Salzgeber Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.4%
alc., 129 cases, $45.
·
This wine shows the earthy side of WesMar and is typical
of this vineyard. Lovely scent of cherries, herbs, and oak spice. Earth-kissed
dark stone fruits with a moderate tannic edge suggesting age ability. Smoothly
textured with a very long finish that has oak adding spicy layers to a satisfying
conclusion. Very good.
Reviewed October 29, 2009
WINERY »
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2007 WesMar Salzgerber Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.4%
alc., 129 cases, $45.
·
Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Bing cherry
fruit aromas infused with fennel. Tasty core of red cherries and berries accented
with flavors of mushrooms and fresh-cut, grassy herbs. Demure and charming in
style. Nothing to complain about, but doesn’t excite at this time. Youthful, so
wait on this one. Good.
Reviewed November 24, 2010
WINERY »
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2006 WesMar Salzgeber Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 157 cases, $40.
·
Great nose. Vivid scents of fresh berry pie
with a hint of baking spices including cinnamon. Delicious cherry and red
berry core that really clings to the palate and lingers. A striking wine that
has plenty of t ‘n a and the impeccable balance to last. Holds up
beautifully over time in the glass. Russian River Valley Pinot at its finest.
Even better later in the day from an opened bottle (my wife and I polished
it off at dinner).
Reviewed October 6, 2010
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2010 WesMar Salzgeber Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., $42. Unfined and unfiltered. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Powerful aromatics offering scents of dark red berry preserves, sandalwood and tea leaf, picking up intensity over time in the glass. A very graceful wine with considerable charm, exhibiting intense flavors of black cherries, blueberries and plum which expand in the mouth and finish with remarkable persistence. Very flavorful, yet modest in weight, with good integration of acidity and tannins. A complete wine. Very good. Reviewed January 19, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 WesMar Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 280 cases, $35. From Salzgeber and Balletto vineyards. Denise says this will age as well as the vineyard-designated wines. · Moderately deep reddish-purple color in the glass. Lovely aromatics featuring well-spiced Bing cherries, nutmeg and cardamom. Medium-weight cherry core with added notes of dark raspberries and cranberries and the faintest oak in the background. Refreshingly crisp and silky smooth with a floral aromatic tone on the lively finish. My only nit is that the wine is lacking a bit in fruit intensity needed to balance the zesty acidity. Good. Reviewed January 11, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 Wesmar Salzgeber Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 97 cases, $40. Denise feels this is the best wine since 2004 when they began buying fruit from this vineyard and very traditional Russian River Valley in flavor. · Moderate reddish-purple hue in the glass. The nose needs time to open, but once it does, it is very appealing for its hi-tone aromas of cherries, strawberries, rose petals and graham. Relatively light in weight with charming redder fruits, firm tannins and lively acidity. Silky and elegant in style. Much better two days later from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. A shy wine currently that will benefit from decanting or further cellaring for at least 2 to 3 years. Very good (+). Reviewed January 11, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2008 WesMar Salzgeber Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., $40. · A chameleon of a wine, constantly changing in the glass over time revealing a panoply of aromas and flavors. The core of red and black cherries and berries make a delicious medley that hits a high note on the divine finish. There are some savory and herbal notes which in some vintages are overwhelming in this wine, but nicely integrated in this vintage. Beautifully balanced with a pleasing silkiness and supple tannins that make for easy drinking. A special date night Pinot. Reviewed January 27, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 WesMar Salzgeber Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., 129 cases, $45. · This wine shows the earthy side of WesMar and is typical of this vineyard. Lovely scent of cherries, herbs, and oak spice. Earth-kissed dark stone fruits with a moderate tannic edge suggesting age ability. Smoothly textured with a very long finish that has oak adding spicy layers to a satisfying conclusion. Very good. Reviewed October 29, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 WesMar Salzgerber Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., 129 cases, $45. · Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Bing cherry fruit aromas infused with fennel. Tasty core of red cherries and berries accented with flavors of mushrooms and fresh-cut, grassy herbs. Demure and charming in style. Nothing to complain about, but doesn’t excite at this time. Youthful, so wait on this one. Good. Reviewed November 24, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2006 WesMar Salzgeber Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 157 cases, $40. · Great nose. Vivid scents of fresh berry pie with a hint of baking spices including cinnamon. Delicious cherry and red berry core that really clings to the palate and lingers. A striking wine that has plenty of t ‘n a and the impeccable balance to last. Holds up beautifully over time in the glass. Russian River Valley Pinot at its finest. Even better later in the day from an opened bottle (my wife and I polished it off at dinner). Reviewed October 6, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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