Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards, Santa Lucia Highlands, Pinot Noir 2000 This winery just won sweepstakes red at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition for one of its 2005 single vineyard bottlings from the Sonoma Coast. This regional bottling takes us back in time 8 years from the date of this tasting. The nose has developed dried and [...]

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Papapietro Perry Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2006
intensely concentrated berry, liquer-like fruit and a little warmth. P&B in Healdsburg 14.25% $38.49 at Bottle Barn Papapietro Perry
Sonnet Santa Lucia Highlands Tondre’s Grapefield Pinot Noir 2004
Smokey oak and cherry pie on a viscous palate. P&B in Los Gatos 13.5% $38 at the winery Sonnet
Domaine Arlaud Chambolle-Musigny 2003
Lots [...]

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Joelle Santa Lucia Highlands Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006
Stony and warm with vanilla overtones. P&B in San Francisco 14.8% $44 at the winery Joelle
Truckee River Winery Santa Lucia Highlands Garys’ Vineyard 2005
Black fruits, cola, green herbs and a touch of alcohol mark the nose. The mouth is sweet-appearing, with red fruits and some warmth. [...]

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Vision Cellars Santa Lucia Highlands Garys’ Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005 Winemaker Mac MacDonald. P&B in Rutherford 14.5% $49.95 at Bottle Barn              Vision Cellars
Siduri Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2005
P&B in Santa Rosa 14.1% $32.99 at Bottle Barn Siduri

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