Exquisite Pinot from the Connoisseur’s Guide’s “Vineyard Of The Year”
2005 Miner Family Rosella's Vineyard Pinot Noir $60/btl, $720/case.
Rosella's vineyard is just a stone throw away from Garys’ Vineyard and is named after Rosella Francioni. Planted in part to the same La Tache clone as Garys’ as well as a Dijon clone, Rosella's vineyard has a slightly different, perhaps more exotic flavor profile than the Garys’ fruit. Receiving even more fog and ocean breeze than the nearby Gary's, Rosella's vineyard enjoys an extremely protracted growing season leading to optimal ripeness.
This sought after fruit is handed over to Miner's master winemaker, Gary Brookman who also crafts vino at Grace Family and Carver Sutro. The result of bringing together such immaculate vineyard management, fruit and talented winemaking is evident in an equally stunning glass of Pinot Noir on your table. The only problem is keeping enough around to share with anybody else…
What a beautiful Pinot Noir! Toasted almonds, crushed coffee, raspberries and rose petals; we could just smell this all day! Yet only sniffing would mean missing out on the extremely smooth mouth feel, and deliciously exotic flavors. Roasted cherry, raspberry and cinnamon stand first then take a back seat for clove, cola and tobacco smoke on the long, smooth, but spicy earth kissed finish.
Jon Kelvey
Russian River Wine Company
132 Plaza St.
Healdsburg, CA
jonkelvey@gmail.com
1-800-477-0490 ext 16
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