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Vineyard: Deer Park Ranch
| Appellation | Santa Cruz Mountains |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
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Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2007 Martin Alfaro Deer Park Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
14.5% alc.,
450 cases, $33. This vineyard is owned by Dan Lester and managed by Prudy Foxx.
Multiple clones are planted including 115, 667, 777, 37 (Mount Eden), 2A and 23
(Mariafeld). The closeness of the vineyard to Monterey Bay allows the grapes to attain full
physiological ripeness without excessive Brix levels.
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Very forward for a 2007 vintage wine.
Attractive aromas and flavors of dark fruits tending toward the red spectrum with tasty
spice. The tannins are fine and supple, the acidity is just right and the fruit lingers on an
aromatic finish. Pinot Noirs from this vineyard have always appealed to me, perhaps
because of the diverse clonal mix.
Reviewed March 15, 2009
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2005 Martin Alfaro Deer Park Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $33. 40% new oak for both Martin Alfaro wines.
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A lot of Mt. Eden
clone in this wine resulting in plenty of earthiness. There are appealing notes of
cherries, cranberries and Xmas spice as well. The nose is quite funky with notable
oak features.
Reviewed September 10, 2007
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2007 Martin Alfaro Deer Park Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 450 cases, $33. This vineyard is owned by Dan Lester and managed by Prudy Foxx. Multiple clones are planted including 115, 667, 777, 37 (Mount Eden), 2A and 23 (Mariafeld). The closeness of the vineyard to Monterey Bay allows the grapes to attain full physiological ripeness without excessive Brix levels. · Very forward for a 2007 vintage wine. Attractive aromas and flavors of dark fruits tending toward the red spectrum with tasty spice. The tannins are fine and supple, the acidity is just right and the fruit lingers on an aromatic finish. Pinot Noirs from this vineyard have always appealed to me, perhaps because of the diverse clonal mix. Reviewed March 15, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2005 Martin Alfaro Deer Park Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $33. 40% new oak for both Martin Alfaro wines. · A lot of Mt. Eden clone in this wine resulting in plenty of earthiness. There are appealing notes of cherries, cranberries and Xmas spice as well. The nose is quite funky with notable oak features. Reviewed September 10, 2007 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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