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Vineyard: Valerie's
| Appellation | Carneros |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2010 Valerie’s Vineyard “One Acre” Carneros Pinot Noir
14.1%
alc., 58 cases, $40. 8th vintage. Aged 18 months in new and 2-year-old
French oak.
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Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Intriguing nose
offering scents of dark red berries, earth, black pepper and coffee. Hits
the mid palate with a vengeance, empowered with attention grabbing
flavors of blackberries, plum, cola, mushroom, tobacco and spice. Very
well-crafted with a seamless character, plush on the palate, with wellproportioned
tannins, and a long, long finish. A very unique and interesting wine
that you will want to spend considerable time with. Great the following the day
as well from a previously opened and re-corked bottle.
Reviewed July 23, 2012
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2007 Valerie’s Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 88 cases, $40. Aged
in a mix of new and two-year-old French oak barrels for 17 months.
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Nuanced nose
offering pleasing aromas of dark berries, black plums, pine, dark caramel and soy
sauce. Deep in color but moderately light in weight with plenty of dark fruit powered
pleasure. Bright and focused with gossamer tannins offering alluring
Pinot delicacy. A beautifully crafted wine that makes a statement and is well worth
a search. A gem.
Reviewed February 15, 2010
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2006 Valerie’s Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 132 cases,
$40, very heavy bottle. Aged in a mix of new and two-year-old French oak
barrels for 17 months.
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The nose offers the aromas of a fresh berry tart
with a dusting of oak. Plenty of body and weight to the cherry and berries
flavors which are framed by healthy tannins. The most striking feature of
this wine is the velvety texture. Over time in the glass, the wine really
grows on you as it reveals many nuances of flavor including cola and tea but it is
the sensual mouthfeel that lures you back for another sip.
Reviewed May 7, 2009
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2010 Valerie’s Vineyard “One Acre” Carneros Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 58 cases, $40. 8th vintage. Aged 18 months in new and 2-year-old French oak. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Intriguing nose offering scents of dark red berries, earth, black pepper and coffee. Hits the mid palate with a vengeance, empowered with attention grabbing flavors of blackberries, plum, cola, mushroom, tobacco and spice. Very well-crafted with a seamless character, plush on the palate, with wellproportioned tannins, and a long, long finish. A very unique and interesting wine that you will want to spend considerable time with. Great the following the day as well from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Reviewed July 23, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 Valerie’s Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 88 cases, $40. Aged in a mix of new and two-year-old French oak barrels for 17 months. · Nuanced nose offering pleasing aromas of dark berries, black plums, pine, dark caramel and soy sauce. Deep in color but moderately light in weight with plenty of dark fruit powered pleasure. Bright and focused with gossamer tannins offering alluring Pinot delicacy. A beautifully crafted wine that makes a statement and is well worth a search. A gem. Reviewed February 15, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2006 Valerie’s Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 132 cases, $40, very heavy bottle. Aged in a mix of new and two-year-old French oak barrels for 17 months. · The nose offers the aromas of a fresh berry tart with a dusting of oak. Plenty of body and weight to the cherry and berries flavors which are framed by healthy tannins. The most striking feature of this wine is the velvety texture. Over time in the glass, the wine really grows on you as it reveals many nuances of flavor including cola and tea but it is the sensual mouthfeel that lures you back for another sip. Reviewed May 7, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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