2007 Dehlinger Pinot Noir Estate Reserve
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Saturated red. Captivating, nuanced aromas of black raspberry, Asian spices, cocoa powder and potpourri. Silky and sweet on entry, then brilliantly vibrant and delineated in the middle, with explosive floral pastille and mineral qualities lifting the flavors of crushed red and dark berries and blood orange. The wine's pungent minerality gives it a weightless impression and extends the long, juicy finish. You could drink this now but it really deserves another five years of patience.
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Altre recensioni e punteggi
Whole clusters are used in the production of the 2007 Pinot Noir Reserve, resulting in a more firmly structured, denser wine with lots of spring flower, forest floor, and spice notes intermixed with sweet red and black fruits. Like all these 2007 Pinots, it has wonderful acidity, and beefy, rich, full-bodied, high-toned flavors. It will benefit from another 12 months of bottle age, and should keep for 10-12 years thereafter. Tom Dehlinger is “consistently consistent,” and his wines are always a delight to taste. When you combine that with fair pricing and remarkable humility, this estate merits (and receives) strong support from wine consumers. Dehlinger’s 2007 Pinot Noirs may be the finest he has produced since the mid-nineties (his 1994s are still holding on to life). In his quiet manner, Tom Dehlinger continues to turn out very fine Syrahs, and deserves credit for being one of the pioneers with Rhone Ranger varietals. Tel. (707) 823-2378; Fax (707) 823-0918