Monday, November 06, 2006

Wine Notes #11: Anderson Valley Pinot

2004 Londer Vineyards Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
This Pinot received a 92 from Wine Spectator, earning it a Highly Recommended citation when combined with its $29 price tag. The first glass tended towards red fruit, although black fruits dominated after some time in the decanter. A bit of vanilla followed. The finish is nice and long, and taste and bouquet are excellent. My chief problem with this wine is that the no less than 15% ABV is not integrated well-on the whole the wine sufferes from being somewhat too hot. It's not enough to ruin the experience, but it makes the wine seem a bit unbalanced.

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