Pinot Noir at Crazy About Wine

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2005 Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch
Keefer Ranch

Keefer Ranch is owned and managed by Marcy Keefer along with her son Craig Strehlow. The vineyard has 50 planted acres, 20 to Chardonnay and 30 to Pinot Noir. Located in the heart ...moreof Green Valley, the site has a superb micro-climate, offering just the right amount of warmth during the day and very cool nights which leads to grapes that produce an intensely red fruited wine with strong natural acidity and focus. We were fortunate to obtain a small allocation of fruit in 2005 which consisted of three clones; Pommard 5, 777 and 23.

Testarossa Vineyards

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2006 Palazzio Pinot Noir
Santa Cruz Mountains

Dark red color. There are aromas of red cherry, raspberry, vanilla bean, anise, and black pepper. This wine smells rich and only gets better in the palate with ripe cherry and stra ...morewberry flavors, wrapped around a spicy core. The plush tannins and crisp acidity make this wine fresh today, but should age well for up to 6-7 years â€” Bill Brosseau, Winemaker

^$37.00

Testarossa Vineyards

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2005 Fritschen Vineyard Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley

Deep, rich red hue. Initial aromas of cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper. Not before too long, does the ripe cherry and raspberry come to the forefront. This wine is very rich and ...moreexpansive in the palate, showing more fruit than spice. The silky tannins lead to immediate gratification, yet this wine will offer so much more over the years to come. Drink now through 2014. -Bill Brosseau, Winemaker

^$54.00

Testarossa Vineyards

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2005 La Cruz Vineyard Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast

Dark red color. This wine shows hints of anise, vanilla bean, currant, and ripe cherries on the nose. Hints of cherry and vanilla bean carry through the silky, yet rich wine. Firm ...moretannins and good acidity make this wine a candidate for extended aging, while also pleasing the impatient connoisseur. Drink now through 2016. -Bill Brosseau, Winemaker

^$54.00

Testarossa Vineyards

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2005 Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir
Santa Lucia Highlands

Dark red color. This wine is all about cherries. With the cool vintage of 2005, the Pisoni Pinot Noir showcases some of the most intense cherry aromas and flavors. As this tightly ...morewound, power-house wine unravels all of its subtleties, there are hints of eucalyptus, strawberries, and black pepper. With the rich and silky tannins, paired with crisp acidity this wine should age well for up to 10 years. -Bill Brosseau, Winemaker

^$65.00

Testarossa Vineyards

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2005 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir
Sta. Rita Hills

Medium red color. This Sanford & Benedict Pinot is all about spice! Black pepper, mint, and vanilla bean comprise of the initial aromas. Some notes of custard pair nicely with the ...morevanilla bean. The texture of this wine is crisp and an even balance of cherry and black pepper. This wine shows incredible balance and a supple finish. While this isnâ€™t the biggest Pinot we made this year, it makes up for with itâ€™s richness. Drink now through 2013. â€” Bill Brosseau, Winemaker

^$56.00

Testarossa Vineyards

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2005 Schultze Family Vineyard Pinot Noir
Santa Cruz Mountains

Deep red color. Scents of vanilla bean, mint, blackberries, and strawberries come readily out of the glass. This wine starts lush with flavors of currant and strawberries, but it s ...morelowly transitions to fine tannins and crisp acidity. The liveliness of this wine allows it to drink well now but I would expect it to age gracefully for 7-8 years. -Bill Brosseau, Winemaker

^$54.00

Castalia Wines

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2005 Pinot Noir
Sonoma County

I first made Pinot Noir as a home winemaker in 1985. I have been employed at Rochioli Winery since 1990 and worked the 1988 & 1989 crush, and have been Cellar Master at Rochioli fo ...morer the last twelve years. I created the Castalia label in 1992. The 2005 vintage produced 326 cases. The wine was kept for 15 months in oak, 30% new, all French. This has given the wine a much softer feel at release. As always the wine is 100% from the Rochioli vineyards. 50% is from the River Block and the rest is from an 18 year-oldblock (of the West Block clone) that I feel is even better than the River Block. This wine should age for at least ten years and be in itâ€™s prime in from 4 to 7 years. Castalia Pinot Noir possesses the full-bodied complexity and subtle cherry essence that are so typical of the finest Russian River Pinot Noirs. Many fine restaurants in the greater Bay Area have recognized that reputation by serving Castalia Pinot Noir year after year. I am pleased to now offer a limited quantity of our most recent vintage to the general public.

Terry Bering

Jeriko Estate

CAW Rating: 89

100

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2005 Pinot Noir
Mendocino

This Pinot Noir reflects the traditional Burgundian style of silky elegance balanced by depth and complexity. Ripe raspberries, light cherry and black pepper spices finish with toa ...moresty oak and vanilla.

^$28.95

Ahlgren Vineyard

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2004 Pinot Noir
Santa Cruz Mountains

Fragrant, rich, smoky, toasty, floral bouquet. Rasberry/cherry flavors. Mouth filling, elegant and balanced. Long finish.

^$35.00

Armida Winery

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2005 Pinot Noir
Sonoma County

^$26.00

Armida Winery

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2005 Pinot Noir
Bacigalupi Vineyard, Russian River Valley

^$39.00

Armida Winery

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2005 Pinot Noir Magnum
Durell Vineyard, Sonoma Coast

^$90.00

Wente Vineyards Estate Winery

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2005 Reliz Creek Pinot Noir
Arroyo Seco, Monterey

This vintage of Reliz Creek Pinot Noir has refreshing aromas of strawberry cream and vanilla. Flavors of black cherry and cranberry are followed by a smooth, long, fruity finish, w ...moreith undertones of aromatic cigars.

Elliston Vineyards

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2001 Pinot Noir
Elliston Vineyards

Flavors of cherry and raspberry and balanced by crisp acidity and gentle tannins from moderate use of new Hungarian Oak. Food pairings range from Pork Loin with a Pinot Noir/Raspbe ...morerry reduction to Duck Leg Confit with tart Cherry Relish.

^$18.00

Deerfield Ranch Winery

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2002 Pinot Noir
Cohn Vineyard

The 2002 Cohn Vineyard Pinot Noir reflects the evolution in the reductive, fruit forward style that is sweeping California Pinot producers. It is lush and round toward the front wi ...moreth a more distinct berry component. Pinot goes with a wider variety of food than any other wine. We often pair it with grilled salmon and seared tuna. We have two other Pinots, the Jemrose Vineyard, Bennett Valley, which is even more fruit centric than is the '02 Cohn and an Ashton Vineyard, Sonoma Valley, that is floral and spicy.

^$48.00

Nicholson Ranch Winery

CAW Rating: 88

100

1 reviews

2005 Pinot Noir
Sonoma Valley

The 2005 Estate Pinot Noir is a nice counterpoint to our 2004. We were able to ripen our small crop slowly and evenly, experiencing our longest hangtime per pound produced in the R ...moreanch's history. This wine has a medium-plus color with a touch more black fruit than in years past. The aromatics have the now traditional high-toned red and orange fruits plus blackberries, cloves and cinnamon. Palate-wise, the berry/cherry combination shows through immediately, uninterrupted by oak or tannin.

^$35.00

Nicholson Ranch Winery

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2004 Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast

The 2004 Sonoma Coast comes from a single site in the far west corner of Sebastopol. Though heat defined most of the 2004 vintage, this site benefited tremendously from its colder, ...more foggier nature and northwest exposure. A mix of red and black fruits with the classic coastal cola/forest floor aromatics, this wine has really blossomed with an extrea year in bottle. The palate is crushed raspberries, cranberries and molasses with baking spice notes and acidity fleshing out the finish.

^$35.00

Nicholson Ranch Winery

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2004 Cactus Hill Pinot Noir
Sonoma Valley

In putting together the 2004 Cactus Hill, we leaned heavily on the cooperages that worked successfully with the raw material more than clones that were the strongest for the vintag ...moree. Remond came to the forefront in â€™04 along with Cadus and Francois Freres. The completeness of clone 667 became the anchor for the blend with 777 adding a nice cola/sassafras spice and 115 providing some additional muscle. The combination of the three clones produces the now classic black tea/cranberry spice that dominates the Pinots from this property.

^$45.00

Robert Stemmler Winery

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2005 Carneros Estate Grown Pinot Noir
Carneros

Lifted aromas of pure strawberries and blueberries intermingling with mineral, sage and earth. A lush mouthfeel, focusing on wild blackberries, with nuances of pepper, ineral and a ...more long fanning finish.

^$36.00

2005 Pinot Noir
Carneros

CAW Rating: 100

100

1 reviews

Aromas of bright red and juicy fruit, hibiscus tea, spice. The palate showcases tart cherries with silky and lingering tannins. The purity of this Carneros fruit is showcased by crisp acidity and refreshing textures.

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