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Vineyard: Pfendler
| Owner | Kimberly Pfendler |
| Appellation | Sonoma Coast |
| Varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
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Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2010 Pfendler Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., $42.
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Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Nicely perfumed with an array of
spiced, dark red fruits. Opens nicely over time in the glass, revealing a medium
weight core of red and dark red Pinot fruits with a notable hint of pomegranate,
spice and oak char. Mild tannins, bright acidity and some length on the finish.
A charming wine that aims to please. Very good.
Reviewed April 4, 2012
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2009 Pfendler Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 400 cases, $45. This wine incorporates
fruit from each one of Kimberly Pfendler’s four vineyards located in the Petaluma Gap (Penngrove, Pullis,
Helgren, and Pfendler). Clones are Swan, Calera, Pommard and Dijon 828.Crafted by noted winemaker Greg
Bjornstad. 100% de-stemmed, 7-day whole berry cold soak, 8 months sur lees aging and 11 months total aging
in 50% new French oak barrels.
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Moderately deep reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromas of darker fruits
with hints of pepper and oak vanillin. Moderately rich and intense blackberry, cassis and sweet black plum
flavors persisting through the lengthy, fruit-driven finish. A bit clunky and out of sorts now, needing another 6 to
12 months in bottle to fully come together. Good (+).
Reviewed November 2, 2011
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2008 Pfendler Vineyards Estate Grown Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
14.5% alc., 200 cases, $38. Wente
(4) clone.
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Pale straw color in the glass. Shy upon opening revealing subtle aromas of fresh brioche, butter
creme, poached pear and crushed rock with smoky oak showing up over time in the glass. Understated and
seductive in style with appealing flavors of vanilla creme and lemon zest and the faintest cinnamon spice and
minerality. Bright acidity lifts the pleasing finish. Still young and I am sure will match the 2007 version tit for tat
with another year in the cellar. Very good.
Reviewed May 24, 2010
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2008 Pfendler Vineyards Estate Grown Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.5%
alc., 400 cases, $45.
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Swan selection and Dijon 114, 115, 777 and 828 clones.
Very lovely, even captivating, perfume of ripe strawberries, raspberries, herbs,
red licorice and graham. Tasty black raspberry and strawberry attack with a
touch of earthiness. Beautifully composed with striking mid-palate intensity and
a velvety mouth feel. Even at this young age, this is a charming wine that is
drinking nicely and well worth your interest. Very good (+).
Reviewed May 24, 2010
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2007 Pfendler Vineyards Estate Grown Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
14.2% alc., $38.
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A marvelous wine styled perfectly to my preferences.
Complex nose of buttered popcorn, honey, lemon zest, honeydew and
spiced apple. Delicious flavors of pear tart and baking spices. A demure
wine that is beautifully proportioned with a lasting and aromatic finish.
Reviewed May 24, 2010
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2007 Pfendler Vineyards Estate Grown Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 350 cases, $45.
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Delicate
aromas of well-oaked cherries and berries. Medium-weighted core of dark red stone fruits and blueberries with
underlying oak toast. A gentle wine with admirable finesse, soft tannins and a silky mouthfeel, but with more
intrusion of oak than I prefer. Decent.
Reviewed May 24, 2010
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2003 Copeland Creek Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $30.
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This Pinot is more akin to one from the Russian River Valley than the Sonoma Coast. A lovely perfume of cherries, musk, vanilla and oak (I would like to put some behind my ear and cuddle up my wife). The wine contains a super sized dose of Bing cherries and a touch of exotic woods and spice on the finish. Perfectly balanced. A righteous wine with plenty of spunk.
Reviewed June 19, 2006
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2002 Copeland Creek Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 450 cases, $30, sold out.
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This charmer has a pretty and assertive nose of strawberries, cranberries and nutmeg. The deep cherry and red berry flavors are notable, but it is the Chambolle-like spice that really turned me on. Great when you pull the cork and equally fine an hour or two later.
Reviewed June 19, 2006
WINERY »
2010 Pfendler Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., $42. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Nicely perfumed with an array of spiced, dark red fruits. Opens nicely over time in the glass, revealing a medium weight core of red and dark red Pinot fruits with a notable hint of pomegranate, spice and oak char. Mild tannins, bright acidity and some length on the finish. A charming wine that aims to please. Very good. Reviewed April 4, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 Pfendler Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 400 cases, $45. This wine incorporates fruit from each one of Kimberly Pfendler’s four vineyards located in the Petaluma Gap (Penngrove, Pullis, Helgren, and Pfendler). Clones are Swan, Calera, Pommard and Dijon 828.Crafted by noted winemaker Greg Bjornstad. 100% de-stemmed, 7-day whole berry cold soak, 8 months sur lees aging and 11 months total aging in 50% new French oak barrels. · Moderately deep reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromas of darker fruits with hints of pepper and oak vanillin. Moderately rich and intense blackberry, cassis and sweet black plum flavors persisting through the lengthy, fruit-driven finish. A bit clunky and out of sorts now, needing another 6 to 12 months in bottle to fully come together. Good (+). Reviewed November 2, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2008 Pfendler Vineyards Estate Grown Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
14.5% alc., 200 cases, $38. Wente (4) clone. · Pale straw color in the glass. Shy upon opening revealing subtle aromas of fresh brioche, butter creme, poached pear and crushed rock with smoky oak showing up over time in the glass. Understated and seductive in style with appealing flavors of vanilla creme and lemon zest and the faintest cinnamon spice and minerality. Bright acidity lifts the pleasing finish. Still young and I am sure will match the 2007 version tit for tat with another year in the cellar. Very good. Reviewed May 24, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2008 Pfendler Vineyards Estate Grown Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 400 cases, $45. · Swan selection and Dijon 114, 115, 777 and 828 clones. Very lovely, even captivating, perfume of ripe strawberries, raspberries, herbs, red licorice and graham. Tasty black raspberry and strawberry attack with a touch of earthiness. Beautifully composed with striking mid-palate intensity and a velvety mouth feel. Even at this young age, this is a charming wine that is drinking nicely and well worth your interest. Very good (+). Reviewed May 24, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 Pfendler Vineyards Estate Grown Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
14.2% alc., $38. · A marvelous wine styled perfectly to my preferences. Complex nose of buttered popcorn, honey, lemon zest, honeydew and spiced apple. Delicious flavors of pear tart and baking spices. A demure wine that is beautifully proportioned with a lasting and aromatic finish. Reviewed May 24, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 Pfendler Vineyards Estate Grown Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 350 cases, $45. · Delicate aromas of well-oaked cherries and berries. Medium-weighted core of dark red stone fruits and blueberries with underlying oak toast. A gentle wine with admirable finesse, soft tannins and a silky mouthfeel, but with more intrusion of oak than I prefer. Decent. Reviewed May 24, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2003 Copeland Creek Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $30. · This Pinot is more akin to one from the Russian River Valley than the Sonoma Coast. A lovely perfume of cherries, musk, vanilla and oak (I would like to put some behind my ear and cuddle up my wife). The wine contains a super sized dose of Bing cherries and a touch of exotic woods and spice on the finish. Perfectly balanced. A righteous wine with plenty of spunk. Reviewed June 19, 2006 WINERY »
2002 Copeland Creek Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 450 cases, $30, sold out. · This charmer has a pretty and assertive nose of strawberries, cranberries and nutmeg. The deep cherry and red berry flavors are notable, but it is the Chambolle-like spice that really turned me on. Great when you pull the cork and equally fine an hour or two later. Reviewed June 19, 2006 WINERY »
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