2011 Gros Ventre Cellars Pinot Noir Baranoff Vineyard
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Bright ruby-red. Spice-accented cherry-cola and boysenberry on the nose, with a smoky quality adding complexity. Bitter cherry and dark berry preserve flavors pick up an energizing mineral character with air. Finishes very long, with building sweetness and suave, silky tannins, leaving a cherry compote note behind.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Dark red and black fruit, sweet spices, cola and hard candy inform the 2011 Pinot Noir Baranoff Vineyard, a wine that expresses plenty of the exuberance so often found in Russian River Pinots. Supple and inviting, the 2011 is best enjoyed over the next few years, while the fruit retains its youthful exuberance.
Vivid red. Black raspberry, licorice and dried flowers on the highly perfumed nose. Energetic and precise, offering vibrant dark berry flavors lifted by juicy acidity. A smoky nuance comes up on the long and subtly tannic finish. Nicely focused pinot that shows youthful structure and real energy.