The following excerpt is from an article in the Wine Spectator magazine:
September 30, 2007 issue
The Hot New Dozen of California Pinot NoirBy MaryAnn Worobiec
We tasted wines from more than 40 new Pinot Noir labels since our last report, and the following dozen producers proved among the best. Some of the wines are from industry veterans such as Brice Jones (Emeritus) and Bruno D'Alfonso (Badge), while others come from new winemakers, many of whom purchase grapes from vineyards throughout the state. There are also some vineyard owners-turned-winemakers on our list, from popular Pinot Noir-growing regions such as Anderson Valley and Sonoma Coast. ... ERIC KENT
Winemaker Kent Humphrey purchases Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah grapes from several vineyards in Sonoma. Each bottling features a contemporary artist's work, and the wines are equally stylish, balancing elegance and power.
94 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Stiling Vineyard 2004 • $35 • 250 cases ... Click here to read the entire article (you must be a subscriber to Wine Spectator Online). See the companion article by James Laube "An Elegant Year for California Pinot Noir" (you must be a subscriber to Wine Spectator Online). |
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