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Pinot Noir Old World and New

Posted in March 13th, 2009
by Ray in Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits, Burgundy, California, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Sta. Rita Hills

Foley, Sta. Rita Hills, Rancho Santa Rosa, Pinot Noir 2007 There is ripe candied fruit in the nose while the mouth is supple and elegant with oak working in a supportive role in the backgound. P&B in Lompoc 14.3% $35.99 at the Wine Merchant Foley
Jayer-Gilles, Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits 2005 The nose is quite reductive [...]

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Anne Gros Hautes-Cotes de Nuits 2006

Posted in November 13th, 2008
by Ray in Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits, Burgundy, Chardonnay, France

Domaine Anne Gros, Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits, Cuvee Marine 2006 The nose sports a nice combo of minerality and toastiness. The mouth is thick, rich and buttery yet balanced by a sense of green apples and their acidity, which keeps this wine from being cloying – very nice. Mis a Vosne-Romanee par Anne Gros, Proprietaire-viticulteur [...]

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