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2005 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
The 2005 is opalescent, pale gold in color and fragrant with citrus blossom and lime rind. Abundant and full bodied flavors of pear juice, ripe apple and toasted almond coat the mouth and frame a wine of considerable finesse that finishes with pleasing minerality. Aged 11 months in French oak; 55% new.
2005 Chardonnay, Richard Dinner Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain
An aromatic honeyed nose is the preview to a richly textured and structured palate of juicy apple and mandarin orange, layered with notes of butterscotch and yeasty bread. A hint of citrus and plenty of spice accompany a lengthy finish. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels; 65% new.
92 points, Robert Parker Jr.
2005 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
Our inaugural release from this well-pedigreed vineyard exhibits rich aromas of ripe white peach and crème brulee on the nose. A boldly-structured palate of golden apple and tropical fruits yields to clean minerality over a toasty finish. Aged 15 months in French oak barrels; 70% new.
93 points, Robert Parker Jr.
2005 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Comprised in part from Lindsay Estate Vineyard fruit, the 2005 appellation blend exhibits deep maroon hue and lots of cocoa and lavender on the nose. Pure flavors of black fruit permeates a rich palate that is accented with anise and cedar, and finishes long with ripe tannins. Aged 6 months in French oak; 60% new.
90 points, Robert Parker, Jr.
2005 Pinot Noir, Ulises Valdez Vineyard
Violet in color, this stately pinot is exotic from nose to finish, with tons of blackberry, spice and leather on the nose, a firmly structured, velvety palate of plum and pomegranate, and more spice to accompany ripe tannins on the finish. Aged 15 months in French oak; 80% new.
90-93 points, Robert Parker Jr.
2004 Pinot Noir, Hyde Vineyard
2005 was an ideal growing season in Carneros as it was in the Russian River Valley, with the cool fog providing the opportunity for fruit to ripen long and slow and the result is a stunningly rich wine with considerable backbone to complement its plumy fruit and spicy aromatics. Dark red garnet color opens to a full, satiny palate of currant, boysenberry and forest floor, with well-integrated tannins on a toasty finish. Aged 11 months in French oak; 70% new.
91 points, Robert Parker, Jr.
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Black garnet in color, the nose is perfumed with black cherry, dusty rose and tea. The palate is full-throttle in flavor and silky in texture, with cassis, mocha and cigar box that carry through the mid-palate and lead to a spicy finish and fine, chewy tannins. Aged 20 months in French oak barrels; 70% new.
90-93 points, Robert Parker, Jr.
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Hyde Vineyard
This hedonistic offering from the Hyde Vineyard greets the nose with big aromas of black fruit and underbrush. The palate is explosive with layers of chambord, blueberry and cigar box; the elegant, graphite core holding court beneath, and leading to a long finish of fine-grained tannins.
Aged 21 months in French oak barrels; 80% new
90-93 points, Robert Parker, Jr.
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