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    I am a retired ophthalmologist who has had a love affair with Pinot Noir for nearly forty years. When I retired in 2001, I decided to devote my energies to writing the PinotFile, an online newsletter that was the first wine publication exclusively devoted to Pinot Noir.

    My wine epiphany occurred in 1970 when a doctor-friend gave me a bottle of Burgundy. I drank it with my first love, which made the experience especially memorable. When I fi...

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    The PinotFile is a unique biweekly online newsletter dedicated to keeping readers apprised of news in the pinotphile world including latest releases, wine reviews, winery news, winemaker profiles, what to buy, and how to get your hands on it. There is currently a sea of Pinot Noir out there. What is a pinotphile to do? Fortunately, the Prince of Pinot has an unwavering and diligent devotion to Pinot Noir. He searches out, tastes, and reports o...

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Rusty Gaffney, MD, Viinikirjoittaja (Yhdysvallat)  maistoi  28 Viiniä   2 Tuottajaa 

2016 Kutch Falstaff Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir / 12.0% alc., $59. Release January 9, 2018. Vineyard is located 8.2 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Soils are marine quartz sandstone and Goldridge. Vine age is 13+ years. Clones are dijon “828,” 115 and 777 on 101 x 14 rootstock. A very cold site. Planted in 2001 by owners Ron and Judy Lougheed. Very intense and small clusters with berries the size of peas. Yields often less than 1 ton per acre. ·Moderate garnet color in the glass. Intoxicating nose of pie cherry, pipe smoke and exotic spice. Mouth filling goodness in a mid weight style offering flavors of cherry, raspberry, burnt tobacco and spice. Plenty of tannic backbone for support working in harmony with welcome acidity. The polished mouthfeel is striking as is the extraordinarily long finish. Still exceptional when tasted four days after a bottle was opened and re-corked. This wine shows the most whole cluster character of the wines in the 2016 lineup. Score: 95.

1y 9m ago

Pinot Noir "Eileen" Vineyard 2017, Cristom Vineyards
McDougall Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2017, Kutch Wines
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2013, Kutch Wines
Bohan Vineyard Graveyard Block Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2017, Kutch Wines
Bohan Vineyard Graveyard Block Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2015, Kutch Wines
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2017, Kutch Wines
Signal Ridge Vineyard Mendocino Ridge Pinot Noir 2015, Kutch Wines
Bohan Vineyard Graveyard Block Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2013, Kutch Wines
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2016, Kutch Wines
Falstaff Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2014, Kutch Wines
Falstaff Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2016, Kutch Wines
Sans Soufre Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2013, Kutch Wines
Falstaff Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2013, Kutch Wines
McDougall Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2013, Kutch Wines
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2011, Kutch Wines
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2009, Kutch Wines
Falstaff Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2009, Kutch Wines
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2005, Kutch Wines
Falstaff Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2011, Kutch Wines
Savoy Vineyard Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2009, Kutch Wines
McDougall Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2009, Kutch Wines
McDougall Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2011, Kutch Wines
Falstaff Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2012, Kutch Wines
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2015, Kutch Wines
Signal Ridge Vineyard Mendocino Ridge Pinot Noir 2017, Kutch Wines
McDougall Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2015, Kutch Wines
Falstaff Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2015, Kutch Wines
Falstaff Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2017, Kutch Wines

Rusty Gaffney, MD, Viinikirjoittaja (Yhdysvallat)  maistoi  17 Viiniä   8 Tuottajaa 

2012 Ken Wright Cellars Meredith Mitchell Vineyard McMinnville Willamette Valley Pinot Noir / 13.5% alc., 310 cases, $45. This vineyard was planted in 1988 to own-rooted Pommard clone. Yamhill soil - silty loam over basaltic bedrock. Owned and managed by Susan Meredith and Frank Mitchell. Typically produces small berries and clusters and is well-structured, requiring a bit more aging. · Moderately dark reddish-purple hue in the glass. A wide array of aromas appear in the glass, including black raspberry, forest floor, bramble, leather, vanilla and spicy oak. Very soft and smooth on the palate with ripe flavors of red and black raspberries, Satsuma plum and cherry. Impressive depth of flavor and a persistent finish that is almost painfully intense. The tannins are firm and muscular and make an appearance on the finish. Much better the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle with more integration of tannins. Tremendous aging potential. I find wines from this vineyard to be in the upper echelon of the Willamette Valley. Score: 94

5y 2m ago

Rusty Gaffney, MD, Viinikirjoittaja (Yhdysvallat)  maistoi  21 Viiniä   17 Tuottajaa 

2013 Rhys Vineyards Alpine Vineyard Chardonnay / 13.5% alc., $69. · Light golden yellow color in the glass. Gorgeous and intoxicating aromas of lemon, pineapple, yellow peach and crushed chalk. Equally sensational on the palate with a perfect marriage of luscious lemon cake, pineapple and pear flavors with uplifting acidity. A hint of complimentary nutty, vanillin oak adds to the appeal of this laser focused wine. The finish is incredibly long and refreshingly racy. I was so taken by this wine, that I stopped tasting other wines on this day and had a generous glass with lunch. A delicious, edgy wine without rival. (BTW, I did not see the glowing reviews of this wine by other notable wine critics before tasting this wine)Score: 99.

5y 7m ago

Rusty Gaffney, MD, Viinikirjoittaja (Yhdysvallat)  maistoi  15 Viiniä   9 Tuottajaa 

2015 Three Sticks Gap’s Crown Estate Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir / 97 points / Vineyard is located on the western slope of Sonoma Mountain in the recently approved Petaluma Gap AVA. The area enjoys the cooling effects of both wind and fog plus a sweeping western exposure. Swan, “828,”, 115 and Rochioli selection of Pommard. 20% whole cluster. Open-top fermentation, aged 15 months in French oak barrels, 55% new. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Lovely mix of aromas including boysenberry jam, underbrush, tobacco and biscuit. Delicious mix of purple and black fruits in a middleweight style that offers exquisite balance. The sexy, satiny texture makes the eyes light up as does the extremely long finish that never seems to quit. An extraordinary wine. Score: 97.14.4% alc., pH 3.48, TA 0.60, 220 cases, $70. 

5y 10m ago

Rusty Gaffney, MD, Viinikirjoittaja (Yhdysvallat)  maistoi  15 Viiniä   10 Tuottajaa 

2017 Dutton-Goldfield Devil’s Gulch Vineyard Marin County Chardonnay / 13.5% alc., not released, very limited. Sourced from a small block of Chardonnay planted in 1980 and farmed by Mark Pasternak. Fermented and aged on the lees in stainless steel barrels. · Pale golden yellow color in the glass. The nose will wow you will soaring aromas of golden apple, poached pear and lemon pith. Ridiculous fruit purity and energy, featuring citrus, apple and pear flavors unadorned with oak. The purest expression of Chardonnay in a very clean and crisp style with a slightly creamy mouthfeel. A very special wine of uncommon breeding that will stun Grand Cru Burgundy (Chablis) geeks. Still wonderful when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Merci! Score: 98p

5y 10m ago

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