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Windsor Oaks Vineyards & Winery
| Owner(s) | Bob Stein, Renee Stein |
| Web site | www.windsoroaks.com |
| Link to this site |
A 710-acre estate with 250 acres planted with 18 different varieties of grapes. The vineyards are located with three AVAs: Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast and Chalk Hill. There are over 50 distinct vineyard blocks throughout the steep hills, high terraces and low valleys.
The winemaker beginning in 2012 is Margaret Davenport, known for her work at Clos du Bois Winery as well as her eponymous wines, and the estate manager is Douglas Lumgair.
Small amounts of wine are crafted under the Windsor Oaks label, produced from special blocks on the estate. Several Pinot Noirs are offered from single Dijon clone bottlings to multiple Dijon clone bottlings. The wines are sold on the winery's website store.
The estate is open to the public 18 days a year as well as VIP tours and tasting by appointment (707-433-3810).
Articles About Windsor Oaks Vineyards & Winery
Reviewed Wines
2011 Windsor Oaks Vineyards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 225 cases, $35.
A blend of Dijon clones.
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Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. The wine offers an array of
pleasing aromas including cherries, red hard candies, herbs and dried rose petals. On the palate, it aims to
please with deep red cherry flavor underlain with a hint of cranberry and baking spice. Quite juicy, with supple
tannins and a saliva-inducing, mineral-laden acid spine. A fine reflection of the vintage. Good (+).
Reviewed January 19, 2013
ARTICLE »
2011 Windsor Oaks Vineyards Reserve Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.6% alc., 175 cases, $45. A blend of Dijon clones from the finest
blocks.
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Medium reddish-purple hue in the glass. Inviting aromas of black cherry
pie glaze with an array of subtleties including vanilla, herbs and rose petals.
Extremely tasty mid weight black cherry cola flavor with a slight savory oak note
in the background. Well-honed, firm tannins, softly textured, finishing with a lush
cherry salute. This wine displays the ripe, lush cherry flavor that has brought
notoriety to the Russian River Valley. Very good.
Reviewed January 19, 2013
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2009 Windsor Oaks Vineyards 4 Dijon Clones Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 145 cases,
$35. Dijon clones 667, 115, 777 and 459.
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Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Well-perfumed
with aromas of Bing cherries, smoky oak and cigar box. The middleweight core of black cherries with
complimentary accents of vanilla, Coca-Cola and smoke is tasty. The wine is welcoming with modest tannins
and a soft mouth feel. Good.
Reviewed January 19, 2013
ARTICLE »
2011 Windsor Oaks Vineyards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 225 cases, $35. A blend of Dijon clones. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. The wine offers an array of pleasing aromas including cherries, red hard candies, herbs and dried rose petals. On the palate, it aims to please with deep red cherry flavor underlain with a hint of cranberry and baking spice. Quite juicy, with supple tannins and a saliva-inducing, mineral-laden acid spine. A fine reflection of the vintage. Good (+). Reviewed January 19, 2013 ARTICLE »
2011 Windsor Oaks Vineyards Reserve Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.6% alc., 175 cases, $45. A blend of Dijon clones from the finest blocks. · Medium reddish-purple hue in the glass. Inviting aromas of black cherry pie glaze with an array of subtleties including vanilla, herbs and rose petals. Extremely tasty mid weight black cherry cola flavor with a slight savory oak note in the background. Well-honed, firm tannins, softly textured, finishing with a lush cherry salute. This wine displays the ripe, lush cherry flavor that has brought notoriety to the Russian River Valley. Very good. Reviewed January 19, 2013 ARTICLE »
2009 Windsor Oaks Vineyards 4 Dijon Clones Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 145 cases, $35. Dijon clones 667, 115, 777 and 459. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Well-perfumed with aromas of Bing cherries, smoky oak and cigar box. The middleweight core of black cherries with complimentary accents of vanilla, Coca-Cola and smoke is tasty. The wine is welcoming with modest tannins and a soft mouth feel. Good. Reviewed January 19, 2013 ARTICLE »
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