Saintsbury Cerise Vineyard Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2007
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Dry and elegantly silky, with a tangy edge of crisp acidity framing tannic flavors of sour cherry candy, pomegranates, sandalwood and cinnamon spice. Young and vigorous, and should develop in the bottle through 2013.
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Focused on a core of wild berry and strawberry fruit that's supple, elegant and medium-bodied, ending with a delicate aftertaste.
As early as the 1970s Carneros became known as a source of terrific Pinot Noir, and was one of the first California regions to gain such a reputation. The combination of sunny days, cooling fog and thin clay soils are tailor-made for the variety. Another factor in Pinot Noir’s prominent place here is vintners’ willingness to experiment widely. The history of the grape in Carneros is marked by continuous research into clonal variations, viticultural techniques and site selection. Careful evaluation over time has revealed a signature flavor profile as well. Complex aromas and flavors of cherry, red berry, spice, earth and cola appear time and again in Carneros Pinot Noir. To this day the appellation remains one of California’s standard bearers for the variety.