2007
L’Angevin Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley
Winemaker notes:
This wine exemplifies Russian River Pinot Noir. Aromas of freshly crushed black cherry, bergamot, black tea leaves, subtle spice and sandalwood interplay with notes of fresh soil and forest floor. An even and smooth entry cascades across the balanced and weighty palate. Hints of white chocolate remain throughout its long and textured finish.
Production:
440 cases – 12/750ml
– Retail Price: $44/Bottle
10 cases – 6/1.5L
– Retail Price: $110/Magnum
- Harvested in September 2007
- Tank Fermented
- 100% Malolactic Fermentation
- 40% New French Oak
- Barrel Aged 15 Months (sur lees)
- Bottled in January 2009
- Unfined and Unfiltered
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, 2009
Vivid red. Spicy red and dark berry aromas are complicated by notes of cinnamon, rose and musky underbrush. Fleshy, gently sweet red berry flavors are firmed by a refreshingly bitter cherry skin quality and become spicier with air. Manages to be both rich and lithe, repeating the red fruits on the finish. -90 pts.
Wine Spectator, June 2009
Firm, intense and vibrant, rich and concentrated, this full-bodied, spicy version is marked by complex earthy cherry, wild berry and blackberry fruit that gains depth and focus on the long, intricate finish, supported by firm, dry tannins. Drink now through 2014. -90 pts.
Robert Parker, The Wine Advoate, March 2010
The 2007 Pinot Noir Russian River (100% de-stemmed) comes from Dijon clones 828 and 777 as well as the old Calera and Swan clones. Apparently there is also some of that special “suitcase” clone from Vosne-Romanee in the blend. The wine possesses abundant amounts of blueberry, sweet cherry, underbrush, spice box, and earth characteristics along with good density, decent acidity, and silky tannins. Already evolved and complex, it should continue to drink well for another 5-6 years. - 90 pts.
