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2010 Watkins Family Winery Crinella Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.4% alc.. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromas of black cherries, dark red berries, bramble and pine needle. Middleweight flavors of black cherry liquor, with notes of strawberries and spice, offering an easy drinking experience driven by soft tannins, refreshing acidity and admirable intensity and length on the cherry-driven finish. Very good. Reviewed July 23, 2012 ARTICLE »
2009 Watkins Family Winery Crinella Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., 198 cases, $40. Clones are Mt. Eden, 115, 777 and Pommard. 100% de-stemmed, 5-day cold soak, aged 18 months in French oak. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Nicely fruited nose, offering aromas of black cherries and black raspberries. Juicy and crisp on the palate, with a tasty core of black cherries augmented by oak, wrapped in supple tannins, finishing with moderate depth on the finish. Good (+). Reviewed July 23, 2012 ARTICLE »