1995 Brutaco
Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
Score: 93.0
"Glorious violet, cherry and cinnamon flavors, beautiful structure, firm acidity, moderate tannin and a long, long spicy finish. A triumph."
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Edmeades
Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
Score: 91.0
"A velvety smooth melange of cinnamon, rhubarb and strawberry with a touch of earth and freshly tanned leather, light tannin, and very long tangy finish."
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1997 Dry Creek Vineyard
Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir
Score: 87.0
"A Pinot Noir with the guise of a Petite Sirah, the '97 Dry Creek Pinot is big and spicy, with plummy fruit, tar, smoke and cloves, followed by a warm finish. Atypical, but it has a lot of character. Pair with game, beef stew or steak."
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1996 Acacia
St. Clair Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir Reserve
Score: 87.88
"Sweet blueberry-bubblegum nose, lush and fruity on the mid-palate with some complex oak nuances that persist through the long finish. "
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Byron
Byron Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
Score: 89.0
"A virtual stew of flavors, with smoke, mushrooms, tight cherries and earth on the mid-palate and excellent length. Light tannin, but firm structure. Try with barbecue, grilled steak or wild mushroom risotto."
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1997 Laetitia
Arroyo Grande Valley Pinot Noir Estate Reserve
Score: 87.0
"Not terribly complex, this Pinot nonetheless has an expansive aroma of ripe bing cherries, moderate tannin and crisp acidity supporting cherry fruit on the palate, which makes it an ideal accompaniment to grilled salmon, leg of lamb, veal picatta and pepper steak. Despite the acidity (which gives it great length), its silky on the mid-palate. First rate first effort."
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1997 Robert Mondavi
Napa Valley Pinot Noir Unfiltered
Score: 86.0
"Complex savory flavors of smoke and earth, with underlying cherry and spice, and moderate tannin. The finish is a bit muddled, but its a good wine and pairs well with venison, wild mushrooms, and pork."
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1997 Robert Mondavi
Carneros Napa Valley Pinot Noir Unfiltered
Score: 88.0
"A big, chewy, complex wine that melds smoke, cherry, and forest floor aromas. On the palate its silky, and the finish is long and earthy with slight bitter notes. Should age gracefully. Pair with cheese, steak, game, or robust tomato-based sauces."
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