arista mononi vineyard pinot noir (russian river valley)

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：2012

So fresh and jammy in raspberry and cherry fruit, so tannic and acidic, so overtly oaky, it seems like a wine to stick in the cellar for 3–5 years to let it mellow out. It’s good and rich and impressive, but too much of everything at this point. ——S.H.(10/1/2011)—— 92

Lots of zesty acidity in this Pinot Noir, giving the pomegranate, rhubarb, red cherry and licorice flavors a bright edge. The wine is very dry and complexly layered. Interesting now, if a bit primary in fruit, and balanced enough to develop additional nuances over the next six years. ——S.H.(3/1/2011)—— 92

A luscious Pinot Noir, dark and rich in blackberry, cherry, cola, cocoa, cedar and spice flavors. It’s big and powerful now in fruit, and should develop bottle complexity over the next six years. ——S.H.(8/1/2009)—— 92

Dry, crisp and elegant, with a silky texture made for food, this vineyard-designated Pinot could use more fruity substance and intensity. There are cherry, cola, rosehip tea and rhubarb flavors, but the wine is light, with a one-dimensionality. ——S.H.(2/1/2007)—— 86

Compared to the winery’s Toboni bottling, this wine is slightly more tannic, with more body, but the two wines are similar. It’s dominated by cherry and cranberry flavors, and feels soft and creamy. Seems likely to improve with a few years in the bottle. ——S.H.(2/1/2006)—— 93