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2009 Alysian Russian River Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir: 750ml
$38.99
points awarded:
PN 9289 points,
Connoisseurs' Guide, Connoisseur's Guide, February 2012
If a touch less densely packed than its mate above, this inviting effort is blessed with nicely centered black cherry fruit filled out by hints of dried twigs, creamy oak and biscuity, toasted brioche oak influences. It is medium-full in body and slightly supple in palatefeel while tilting a bit towards firmness and a touch of acid-driven brightness in its backend. It is a wine that is destined to get better over time, and we would use it now only for rich fish in the salmon or tuna camp or for fowl preparations that contain a tangy aspect in their makeups.
Jeff Loo, JJ Buckley, August 2012
Bright, translucent, ruby red with slightly pink rim. Aromas of ripe strawberry, sweet cherry, cranberry and spice complement the floral framework and sweet earth notes on the nose. The palate is medium bodied and possesses a gripping acidity. A red berry fruit profile dominates the mid palate, along with flavors of cardamom, smoked spices and duck fat which lead into a pleasant finish. Enjoy over the next 5-8 years.
92 points,
Pinot Report, April 2012
Rich, deep red cherry, earthy and baking spice flavors, complex; silky texture; good structure and balance; long finish. Silky, bright Pinot Noir.
89 points,
Stephen Tanzer's IWC, May 2012
Bright red. Spice-accented aromas of raspberry and cherry-vanilla show a ripe quality and pick up a smoky note with air. Lush and expansive on the palate, offering pungent red fruit flavors that show a refreshingly bitter quality and good cut. Closes with gentle grip and lingering smoke and spice notes.
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