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PINOT REPORT 95 Points - Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Akiko's Cuvee 2006 December 2008 MAKE ROOM IN THE CELLAR! "Delicate and elegant…" Medium-deep ruby color; deep, black cherry, plum and spice aromas; full, rich and complex black cherry, spice, tea and earthy notes, intense flavors; sweet oak; some tannin; great structure and balance; long finish. Delicate and elegant, yet there's plenty of power in the 2006 Akiko's as well as a delicious core of fruit. A blend of lots from nine vineyards. Print / Download File  (72.6 kb)

PINOT REPORT 92 Points - Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2006 December 2008 SMART BUY! "Rich and ripe…" Medium-deep ruby color; spicy cherry aromas; lush and rich with red cherry, cinnamon, spice flavors and sweet oak; silky texture; good structure and balance; long finish. Rich and ripe, this Russian River bottling is delicious and approachable now. Print / Download File  (72.4 kb)

PINOT REPORT 93 Points - Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2006 December 2008 SMART BUY! "Big style with finesse…" Medium-deep ruby color; earthy, spice, tea and black cherry aromas; big, deep, full black cherry fruit flavors with spice, tea and earthy notes; some sweet oak, great structure and balance; long finish. This is a big Pinot and yet there is plenty of finesse. Vineyard sourcing is from the Rayhill, Sexton and Guidici vineyards. Print / Download File  (72.5 kb)

Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide October 2008 Print / Download File  (283.9 kb)

Connoisseurs' Guide Pinot Noir October 2008 Print / Download File  (481.1 kb)

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