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2017 Tantara Cuvee Rita-Pinot Noir
…just starts from there and keeps going. Basically it is a blend of several sources of “Reserve” quality Pinot Noir from the Santa Rita Hills region- its a different spin than a typical “Reserve” which would be…
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Tantara and Labyrinth Tasting Notes January 2020, Central Coast California
…that will probably drink well on release. Tasted from 1 year-old barrel. WB 90-92. 2018 Bentock Vineyard Pinot Noir . From Santa Rita Hills fruit, the 2018 Big Rock displays aromas of flowers, fresh herbs and ripe…
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December 2014 West Coast Wine Reviews
…acidity and energy. Quite different in style from the more easygoing 2007 version. WB 94. 2008 Arcadian Pinot Noir Fiddlestix Vineyard . Nearly translucent red. Wild cherry, cranberries and flowery notes are…
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December 2013 West Coast Wine Reviews
…slightly closed and will definitely benefit from a several years in the cellar. WB 90+. 2007 Arcadian Pinot Noir Fiddlestix Vineyard. Translucent Red. Bramble cherry and flowers jump out of the glass. In the…
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Central Coast / Napa Valley- Tasting Notes December, 2012
…fairly short, with some bitter, somewhat detracting quinine-like element. WB 89 . 2009 The Hilt The Vanguard Pinot Noir. Aromatics of flowers and red cherries transition into a medium-bodied wine with gentle grip and…
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Napa/Central Coast California Wine Tasting Notes/Dec 2011
…usually does) go higher up the rating scale, but at the time of tasting, we were not sure. 2009 Zotovich Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills Light golden yellow. Light- to medium-bodied, with easygoing apple notes and a…
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Wine Articles
…dozens of acres of grapes planted in many varietals, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, and Syrah, Jonata also has considerable acreage devoted to olives, from which they…
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Dec. 2010-Up the Calif Coast
…dozens of acres of grapes planted in many varietals, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, and Syrah, Jonata also has considerable acreage devoted to olives, from which they…