Vineyard: Domaine Eden

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

Embarrassment of Riches: California (9.1 1/11/2012)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Mount Eden Vineyards

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2008 Mount Eden Vineyards Domaine Eden Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

15.0% alc., $32. This wine can easily be confused with Mount Eden Estate which is a horse of a different color. This is a newer brand from Mount Eden Vineyards that resulted from the purchase of the Cinnabar Winery and Vineyard (but not the brand or inventory) in late 2007. The main reason for the purchase was to acquire the winery because Mount Eden had outgrown its limited production facility. Most of the Domaine Eden Vineyard is planted to Pinot Noir. Since the soils are different, the Pinot Noir from Domaine Eden is completely different from the Mount Eden Pinot Noir even though it is vinified by the long time Mount Eden winemaker, Jeffrey Patterson. · Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. The nose features aromas of slightly roasted darker fruits with oak-driven scents of tobacco, black tea and old cask. Fruity and linear offering black plum, blackberry jam, Concord grape and raisin flavors. An awkward overripe fruited wine that disappoints. Decent at best. Reviewed January 11, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »