2007 Pali Wine Co. Durrell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

13.6% alc., 240 cases, $50, released November 2008. The vineyard was first planted in 1979 by Ed Durell and his vineyard manager Steve Hill. It is located in the southwestern foothills of Sonoma Valley. Today, the vineyard is owned by Bill and Ellie Price, but still managed by Steve Hill and his son Ned. Today the vineyard comprises 180 acres planted primarily to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Clones are 115, 667 and Pommard 5. · Scents of darker fruits with notes of oak char and cigar. Lush, chewy and potent fresh plum and blackberry fruit is front and center with an undertow of oak. The supple texture is appealing but this wine lacks nuance at present. Reviewed July 9, 2009

Winery: Pali Wine Co.
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