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Armanino Family Cellars
| Owner(s) | Andy Armanino, Andy Armanino, Sr., Matt Armanino |
| Web site | www.armaninofamilycellars.com |
| Link to this site |
A family-owned winery that released its first Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon with the 2006 vintage. The Pinot Noir grapes are sourced from Amber Ridge Vineyard in the Russian River Valley, Doctor's Vineyard in the Santa Luia Highlands and La Encantada Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills. Head Pinot Noir Winemaker Chris Nelson has an impressive background, having worked at Lynmar Winery in the Russian River, Dry River Winery in Martinborough, New Zealand, and Araujo Wines in Calistoga.
The wines are sold on the website and quickly sell out.
Articles About Armanino Family Cellars
Reviewed Wines
2010 Armanino Family Cellars The Pintail Doctor’s Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
15.2%
alc., $55.
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Moderately dark reddish-purple hue in the glass. Complex array of aromas including dark berries,
briar, wine cellar, violin case and bark. Rich and burly, with copious amounts of sweet, sappy dark berry fruits
complimented by a subtle hint of oak. Smoothly textured with mild tannins and some fruit-driven length on the
finish. A bit monotone, but hard to ignore the vigorous fruit. Good.
Reviewed October 2, 2012
ARTICLE »
2010 Armanino Family Cellars The Ringneck La Encantada Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.8%alc., $55.
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Moderately dark reddish-purple color in
the glass. Very modest and shy nose slowly revealing delicate aromas of cherry
cobbler, dark red berry jam and oak over time. Mouth-filling core of sweet
blackberry, black currant and black cherry fruit wrapped in modest tannins,
finishing with a thrust of intensely flavored fruit. Good.
Reviewed October 2, 2012
ARTICLE »
2010 Armanino Family Cellars The Whitewing Amber Ridge Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
15.1% alc., $55.
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Dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Bright and inviting aromas of fresh black cherries,
black raspberries, black grapes and oak spice. Full-bodied flavors echo the nose with added nuances of dark
chocolate, cola and oak. Creamy in the mouth with reserved tannins, finishing with a black cherry theme.
Good.
Reviewed October 2, 2012
ARTICLE »
2010 Armanino Family Cellars The Pintail Doctor’s Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
15.2% alc., $55. · Moderately dark reddish-purple hue in the glass. Complex array of aromas including dark berries, briar, wine cellar, violin case and bark. Rich and burly, with copious amounts of sweet, sappy dark berry fruits complimented by a subtle hint of oak. Smoothly textured with mild tannins and some fruit-driven length on the finish. A bit monotone, but hard to ignore the vigorous fruit. Good. Reviewed October 2, 2012 ARTICLE »
2010 Armanino Family Cellars The Ringneck La Encantada Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.8%alc., $55. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Very modest and shy nose slowly revealing delicate aromas of cherry cobbler, dark red berry jam and oak over time. Mouth-filling core of sweet blackberry, black currant and black cherry fruit wrapped in modest tannins, finishing with a thrust of intensely flavored fruit. Good. Reviewed October 2, 2012 ARTICLE »
2010 Armanino Family Cellars The Whitewing Amber Ridge Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
15.1% alc., $55. · Dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Bright and inviting aromas of fresh black cherries, black raspberries, black grapes and oak spice. Full-bodied flavors echo the nose with added nuances of dark chocolate, cola and oak. Creamy in the mouth with reserved tannins, finishing with a black cherry theme. Good. Reviewed October 2, 2012 ARTICLE »
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