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TR Elliott
| Owner(s) | Theodore R Elliott |
| Web site | www.elliottfamilycellars.com |
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Theodore R Elliott is the man behind Elliott Family Cellars, a very small producer of Pinot Noir in Santa Rosa. He has many years experience as a grape grower and winemaker including a stint with Sonoma Cutrer. His wines are perfect examples of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.
His two cuvées are named Queste Three Plumesand both won Gold Medals at the 2006 Sonoma County Harvest Fair. The two Pinot Noirs he produces are cuvees from two vineyards - Vine Hill and Hallberg (formerly Goldridge). The wine is composed of three clones - 115, Pommard 5, and 777. Aging is in 36% new oak.
The wines are available online on the website.
Articles About TR Elliott
2014 Pinot Noir Shootout and Summit (9.36 1/20/2014)
Along the Pinot Trail: Pinot Days Southern California 2010 (8.9 1/22/2010)
Pinot Noir Shootout Favorites (6.13 1/22/2007)
Sips of Recently Tasted California Chardonnays (9.50 11/21/2014)
Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir (9.50 11/21/2014)
WOPN: 7th Heaven for Pinot Geeks (6.18 3/5/2007)
Reviewed Wines
2012 TR Elliott Three Roses Russian River Valley Chardonnay
14.5% alc., 257 cases, $32.
Released May 2014. Sourced from Herrick Vineyard. Winemaker is Theodore R. Elliott. Clone 809.
Aged sur lee 11 months in 30% new French oak barrels.
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Moderately light golden yellow color and
clear in the glass. The nose is multidimensional with aromas of lemon curd, buttery brioche, melon,
and exotic floral display. Slightly creamy on the palate with flavorful notes of lemon, apple,
pineapple and lemongrass. Crisp and juicy, with a deft touch of oak and appealing length on the
finish.
Score: 89.
Reviewed November 20, 2014
ARTICLE »
2012 TR Elliott Queste Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 410 cases, $44. Released May 2014. 8
barrels of Hallberg Vineyard clone 115 and 9 barrels of O’Connell Vineyard Pommard clone. Goldridge sandy
loam soils. 20% whole cluster, native yeast fermentation. Aged 11 months in 34% new French oak barrels.
·
Moderate reddish purple hue in the glass. Fresh aromas of strawberry, cherry, rose petal and spicy oak. Very
nicely composed, with appealing flavors of Bing cherry syrup, cola and baking spices. A cherry-driven wine
with balanced tannins and deft oak compliment. Highly enjoyable now, but has the balance for long term
enjoyment.
Score: 91.
Reviewed November 19, 2014
ARTICLE »
2012 TR Elliott Burgonet Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc.,
200 cases, $46. Released October 2014. 8 barrels of 2-acre O’Connell
Vineyard. Goldridge sandy loam soils. 100% Pommard clone. 20%
whole cluster. Native yeast fermentation. Aged 11 months in 20% new
and 38% once-used French oak barrels. Unfiltered.
·
Moderate reddish
purple color in the glass. Enchanting nose with an array of scents
including black cherry, black raspberry, sweet spice and potpourri. Well-endowed
with flavorful and vivid fruits including dark red cherries,
blueberries and pomegranate. The mid palate attack is attention
grabbing and the finish is generous. This wine aims to please now, but
will drink nicely for several years.
Score: 91.
Reviewed November 19, 2014
ARTICLE »
2006 TR Elliott Three Plumes Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., 315 cases, $38. Sourced from
Hallberg Vineyard and O’Connell Vineyard. Clones 115 (80%), 777 (10%), Elite (5%) and Pommard (5%).
Unfined and unfiltered. Another bottling, Queste, is sourced entirely from Hallberg Vineyard, contains
significantly more Pommard and is quite good as well. The wines are available on the website.
·
Wonderful
aromatics typical of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir featuring Queen Anne cherries, strawberries, baking spices
and a touch of oak. Red fruits are flanked by earth, mocha and tobacco notes with well balanced tannins and
acidity. Quite enjoyable.
Reviewed April 18, 2009
ARTICLE »
2004 TR Elliott Queste Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc.,
320 cases, $32. is primarily clone 777 from Hallberg Vineyard.
·
A
darker fruit profile, admirable finesse, and ripe tannins.
Reviewed March 5, 2007
ARTICLE »
2004 TR Elliott Three Plumes Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
320
cases, $32. Theodore R Elliott is the man behind Elliott Family Cellars, a
very small producer of Pinot Noir in Santa Rosa. He has many years experience
as a grape grower and winemaker including a stint with Sonoma
Cutrer. His wines are perfect examples of Russian River Valley Pinot
Noir. This wine and his other cuvee (Queste) won Gold Medals at the
2006 Sonoma County Harvest Fair. The two Pinot Noirs he produces are
cuvees from two vineyards - Vine Hill and Hallberg (formerly Goldridge).
The wine is composed of three clones - 115, Pommard 5, and 777. Aging
is in 36% new oak. The wines are available online on the website at www.elliottfamilycellars.com.
·
A nicely perfumed Pinot with cherries, rhubarb, and Asian spice. Elegant in style
with plenty of appealing Pinot fruits and herbs enhanced with deft wood and spice. A welcome food partner
as well.
Reviewed January 22, 2007
ARTICLE »
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2004 TR Elliott Three Plumes Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., 400 cases, $32. A blend of clones 115
and Pommard from Vine Hill Vineyard. Both are excellent examples of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
which often has warm spice and cola complementing the fruit.
·
Red fruits, plenty of finesse, ripe tannins,
and a juicy and mouthwatering finish.
Reviewed March 5, 2007
ARTICLE »
2012 TR Elliott Three Roses Russian River Valley Chardonnay
14.5% alc., 257 cases, $32. Released May 2014. Sourced from Herrick Vineyard. Winemaker is Theodore R. Elliott. Clone 809. Aged sur lee 11 months in 30% new French oak barrels. · Moderately light golden yellow color and clear in the glass. The nose is multidimensional with aromas of lemon curd, buttery brioche, melon, and exotic floral display. Slightly creamy on the palate with flavorful notes of lemon, apple, pineapple and lemongrass. Crisp and juicy, with a deft touch of oak and appealing length on the finish. Score: 89. Reviewed November 20, 2014 ARTICLE »
2012 TR Elliott Queste Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 410 cases, $44. Released May 2014. 8 barrels of Hallberg Vineyard clone 115 and 9 barrels of O’Connell Vineyard Pommard clone. Goldridge sandy loam soils. 20% whole cluster, native yeast fermentation. Aged 11 months in 34% new French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple hue in the glass. Fresh aromas of strawberry, cherry, rose petal and spicy oak. Very nicely composed, with appealing flavors of Bing cherry syrup, cola and baking spices. A cherry-driven wine with balanced tannins and deft oak compliment. Highly enjoyable now, but has the balance for long term enjoyment. Score: 91. Reviewed November 19, 2014 ARTICLE »
2012 TR Elliott Burgonet Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 200 cases, $46. Released October 2014. 8 barrels of 2-acre O’Connell Vineyard. Goldridge sandy loam soils. 100% Pommard clone. 20% whole cluster. Native yeast fermentation. Aged 11 months in 20% new and 38% once-used French oak barrels. Unfiltered. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Enchanting nose with an array of scents including black cherry, black raspberry, sweet spice and potpourri. Well-endowed with flavorful and vivid fruits including dark red cherries, blueberries and pomegranate. The mid palate attack is attention grabbing and the finish is generous. This wine aims to please now, but will drink nicely for several years. Score: 91. Reviewed November 19, 2014 ARTICLE »
2006 TR Elliott Three Plumes Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., 315 cases, $38. Sourced from Hallberg Vineyard and O’Connell Vineyard. Clones 115 (80%), 777 (10%), Elite (5%) and Pommard (5%). Unfined and unfiltered. Another bottling, Queste, is sourced entirely from Hallberg Vineyard, contains significantly more Pommard and is quite good as well. The wines are available on the website. · Wonderful aromatics typical of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir featuring Queen Anne cherries, strawberries, baking spices and a touch of oak. Red fruits are flanked by earth, mocha and tobacco notes with well balanced tannins and acidity. Quite enjoyable. Reviewed April 18, 2009 ARTICLE »
2004 TR Elliott Queste Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., 320 cases, $32. is primarily clone 777 from Hallberg Vineyard. · A darker fruit profile, admirable finesse, and ripe tannins. Reviewed March 5, 2007 ARTICLE »
2004 TR Elliott Three Plumes Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
320 cases, $32. Theodore R Elliott is the man behind Elliott Family Cellars, a very small producer of Pinot Noir in Santa Rosa. He has many years experience as a grape grower and winemaker including a stint with Sonoma Cutrer. His wines are perfect examples of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. This wine and his other cuvee (Queste) won Gold Medals at the 2006 Sonoma County Harvest Fair. The two Pinot Noirs he produces are cuvees from two vineyards - Vine Hill and Hallberg (formerly Goldridge). The wine is composed of three clones - 115, Pommard 5, and 777. Aging is in 36% new oak. The wines are available online on the website at www.elliottfamilycellars.com. · A nicely perfumed Pinot with cherries, rhubarb, and Asian spice. Elegant in style with plenty of appealing Pinot fruits and herbs enhanced with deft wood and spice. A welcome food partner as well. Reviewed January 22, 2007 ARTICLE »
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2004 TR Elliott Three Plumes Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., 400 cases, $32. A blend of clones 115 and Pommard from Vine Hill Vineyard. Both are excellent examples of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir which often has warm spice and cola complementing the fruit. · Red fruits, plenty of finesse, ripe tannins, and a juicy and mouthwatering finish. Reviewed March 5, 2007 ARTICLE »