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Vineyard: Baranoff
| Appellation | Russian River Valley |
| Story | 3-acres overlooking Laguna de Santa Rosa in the heart of Sebastopol. Planted to seven clones including 113, 115, 459, 667, 777, Calera and Swan. |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
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Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2010 Small Vines Baranoff Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., pH 3.73, TA 0.56, <100
cases, $65. Mostly Calera with some 115 and 777 clones. High-density plantings (2722-3630 vines per acre).
Native yeast fermentations, aged 15 months in 33% new French oak. 100% free run.
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Medium reddish-purple
color in the glass. Vibrant aromas of dark red cherries, rose petals, and oak spice. A hint of apple core
detracts. Middle weight flavor of black cherries with a complimentary hint of oak. Admirable finesse with mild
tannins and some staying power on the fruit-driven finish. Better the following day from a previously opened
and re-corked bottle. Good (+).
Reviewed October 2, 2012
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2009 Gros Ventre Baranoff Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., 50 cases, $44. From a 3-acre vineyard in the heart of
Sebastopol. This wine is a blend of the 7 Pinot Noir clones on the site:
Calera, Swan, 113, 115, 459, 667 and 777. The clones were co-fermented
and aged together on their lees. Unfined and unfiltered.
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Moderately dark
reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromas of dark red berries and black
cherries with a hint of baking spices, oak and lavender. Even with decanting
the wine is a bit closed, but opens some in the glass over time. Crisp and
vivid core of Bing cherry and strawberry fruit with a swirl of cola and oak.
Medium weighted with nice balance and finesse, and offering a lengthy finish.
Drank beautifully two days later from a previously opened and re-corked
bottle. No hurry on this one. Very good.
Reviewed July 1, 2011
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2010 Small Vines Baranoff Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., pH 3.73, TA 0.56, <100 cases, $65. Mostly Calera with some 115 and 777 clones. High-density plantings (2722-3630 vines per acre). Native yeast fermentations, aged 15 months in 33% new French oak. 100% free run. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Vibrant aromas of dark red cherries, rose petals, and oak spice. A hint of apple core detracts. Middle weight flavor of black cherries with a complimentary hint of oak. Admirable finesse with mild tannins and some staying power on the fruit-driven finish. Better the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Good (+). Reviewed October 2, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 Gros Ventre Baranoff Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., 50 cases, $44. From a 3-acre vineyard in the heart of Sebastopol. This wine is a blend of the 7 Pinot Noir clones on the site: Calera, Swan, 113, 115, 459, 667 and 777. The clones were co-fermented and aged together on their lees. Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromas of dark red berries and black cherries with a hint of baking spices, oak and lavender. Even with decanting the wine is a bit closed, but opens some in the glass over time. Crisp and vivid core of Bing cherry and strawberry fruit with a swirl of cola and oak. Medium weighted with nice balance and finesse, and offering a lengthy finish. Drank beautifully two days later from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. No hurry on this one. Very good. Reviewed July 1, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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