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Suacci Carciere Wines
| Owner(s) | Carciere Family, Suacci Family |
| Web site | www.suaccicariere.com |
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Articles About Suacci Carciere Wines
Along the Pinot Trail: Pinot Days Southern California 2010 (8.9 1/22/2010)
Mining for Very Good Over-$30 Pinot:Upping the Ante (8.32 3/1/2011)
New Faces (6.61 7/7/2008)
Pinot Noir Newcomers Focus Tasting (7.24 8/28/2009)
Recent Chardonnays to Recommend (8.37 5/13/2011)
Reviewed Wines
2008 Suacci Carciere Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.6% alc., $33.
From a 6.5-acre vineyard planted in the especially cool Blucher Valley southwest
of Sebastopol. Clones 115 and 777. 100% de-stemmed, indigenous and
resident yeast fermentation, aged 11 months in French oak barrels. Winemaker
is Ryan Zepaltas (Siduri, Zepaltas).
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Moderately light, redder-toned color in the
glass. Reduction apparent upon opening and the wine needs some coaxing to
emerge. Appealing red berry and cherry flavors, generously spiced, with soft
tannins and a welcoming, elegant framework. Considerable more aromatic and
flavorful the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. This
wine will reward further cellaring. Very good. (Note: the 2007 Suacci Carciere
Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay is a stunning wine)
Reviewed March 2, 2011
ARTICLE »
2007 Suacci-Carciere Heintz Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
14.1% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.70, 200 cases, $35. The winemaker is Ryan
Zepaltas (Zepaltas Wines). Owners Andy Carciere and John D. Suacci.
50% fermented in stainless steel and 50% fermented in French oak.
100% MLF with aggressive lees stirring. Aged 11 months in barrel.
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Light straw color and clear in the glass. Appealing scents and flavors of
tropical fruits including pineapple and an array of lemons. Slightly rich
and creamy, with just the right dose of oak to add a subtle brioche, vanilla and
butter undertone to the sprightly and minerally citrus notes. Heintz Vineyard,
regardless of who is making the wine, consistently produces some of California’s
greatest Chardonnays. The name of this vineyard on a bottle is a badge of quality.
Reviewed May 15, 2011
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2006 Suacci Carciere Wines Suacci Vineyard Pinot Noir
114 cases, $48.
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A perfectly fine first effort with nicely composed cherry and raspberry fruit
with gentle oak overtones. The tannins are well-integrated making the wine
smooth and easy to drink.
Reviewed July 7, 2008
ARTICLE »
2008 Suacci Carciere Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.6% alc., $33. From a 6.5-acre vineyard planted in the especially cool Blucher Valley southwest of Sebastopol. Clones 115 and 777. 100% de-stemmed, indigenous and resident yeast fermentation, aged 11 months in French oak barrels. Winemaker is Ryan Zepaltas (Siduri, Zepaltas). · Moderately light, redder-toned color in the glass. Reduction apparent upon opening and the wine needs some coaxing to emerge. Appealing red berry and cherry flavors, generously spiced, with soft tannins and a welcoming, elegant framework. Considerable more aromatic and flavorful the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. This wine will reward further cellaring. Very good. (Note: the 2007 Suacci Carciere Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay is a stunning wine) Reviewed March 2, 2011 ARTICLE »
2007 Suacci-Carciere Heintz Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
14.1% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.70, 200 cases, $35. The winemaker is Ryan Zepaltas (Zepaltas Wines). Owners Andy Carciere and John D. Suacci. 50% fermented in stainless steel and 50% fermented in French oak. 100% MLF with aggressive lees stirring. Aged 11 months in barrel. · Light straw color and clear in the glass. Appealing scents and flavors of tropical fruits including pineapple and an array of lemons. Slightly rich and creamy, with just the right dose of oak to add a subtle brioche, vanilla and butter undertone to the sprightly and minerally citrus notes. Heintz Vineyard, regardless of who is making the wine, consistently produces some of California’s greatest Chardonnays. The name of this vineyard on a bottle is a badge of quality. Reviewed May 15, 2011 ARTICLE »
2006 Suacci Carciere Wines Suacci Vineyard Pinot Noir
114 cases, $48. · A perfectly fine first effort with nicely composed cherry and raspberry fruit with gentle oak overtones. The tannins are well-integrated making the wine smooth and easy to drink. Reviewed July 7, 2008 ARTICLE »
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