Vintage Fall Reviews
"As a group, the wines offer pure, complex, fruit- and floral-driven aromatics. The deep, rich and layered fruit flavors are elegant, offering the kind of delicacy and finesse you hope for with Pinot." – James Laube
Rosella’s
94
Durell
94
Graham’
93
Garys’
92
Keefer
Ranch
91
Russian
River Valley
91
Santa Lucia Highlands
91
Sta.
Rita Hills
88
Before we get to the reviews, we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that these wines are still available for purchase through our on-line ordering system. Please don’t be confused and think that these Pinots are a new release. These are the same wines we released in the Fall.
2010 Graham Family Vineyard Pinot Noir – Score: 93
Green Valley of Russian River Valley
Full-bodied, fleshy and concentrated, offering a mix of dark berry flavors, with blueberry, wild berry, plum and spice, that lead to a long, pure, richly flavored aftertaste. Drink now through 2020. 175 cases made. – J.L.
2010 Keefer Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir – Score: 91
Green Valley of Russian River Valley
Fresh and snappy, with a complex mix of floral, mineral, blackberry and wild berry flavors that are pure and elegant, ending with fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2018. 450 cases made. – J.L.
2010 Durell Vineyard Pinot Noir – Score: 94
Sonoma Coast
Impressive for its rich, expansive, deep layers of ripe fruit, offering portals into huckleberry, wild berry and boysenberry character, supported and framed by fresh acidity and minerally tannins, with a long, engaging finish. Drink now through 2021. 150 cases made. – J.L.
2010 Rosella’s Vineyard Pinot Noir – Score: 94
Santa Lucia Highlands
Combines dense, fresh earth, snappy wild berry, underbrush and mineral notes, fanning out and gaining depth and richness. Ends with a touch of black licorice and spice. Drink now through 2020. 325 cases made. – J.L.
2010 Garys’ Vineyard Pinot Noir – Score: 92
Santa Lucia Highlands
Starts with a burst of wild berry raciness, then tames down. Clean, pure, vibrant and vivacious, with the wild berry and raspberry fruit core tight and well-focused. Drink now through 2019. 300 cases made. – J.L.
2010 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir – Score: 91
Russian River Valley
Light toasty oak gives way to a richer array of dark berry flavors, built around blueberry, wild berry, floral and lavender scents. Turns elegant, spicy, peppery and delicate on the finish. Drink now through 2020. 300 cases made. – J.L.
2010 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir – Score: 91
Santa Lucia Highlands
Offers a complex range of red fruits, with cherry and raspberry at the core. Well-structured, intense and snappy, ending with a mix of mint, spice and lavender. Drink now through 2016. 300 cases made. – J.L.
2010 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir – Score: 88
Sta. Rita Hills
Ripe, complex and generous plum, raspberry and black cherry flavors are front and center, pure and persistent, holding their focus and depth. Drink now through 2016. 300 cases made. – J.L.
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