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2006
Kistler Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard
(750ml)
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Producer: |
Kistler Vineyards
kistlerwine.com
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| Appellation: |
Sonoma Coast - California - United States
(AVA)
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| Type: |
red
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| Varietal: |
Pinot Noir
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| Maturity: |
Drink |
| Rating: |
Outstanding |
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n/a |
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Tasting Notes:
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rated:
June 29, 2008
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Coral quiet
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95 points
"The unnamed 2006 Pinot Noir from a Sonoma Coast vineyard appears to be top-notch. It exhibits rich, medium to full-bodied flavors of forest floor, black cherry, raspberry, licorice, and earth.
Another impressive group of Chardonnays from Steve Kistler, these 2006s are unmistakably Burgundian in their aromatics, textures, and flavor profiles. Kistler has given up on the highly fashionable Dijon clones, relying on old California clones, primarily old Wente selections. He feels the same about Pinot Noir, using the Calera and other older California clones rather than the Dijon selections.
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Best 2008-
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