Thursday, April 3, 2008

Saintsbury wines with Gaetano Comerci

Saintsbury has always been in my wine consiousness since I can remember. One of the early pioneers of the region of Carneros for fine wine, thought to may be too cool at one time. Pinot and Chardonnay are their main focus. today the upper end wines were featured. at one time they did a reserve but that name seems to have lost some significance in the face of Kendall Jackson Vinters Reserve or Glen Ellen Reserve. Saintsbury if I remember is the name of a character in English lit but dont quote me on that.



Brown Ranch Chardonnay 2005 nose of toast and light fruit but ultimately disappointing on the palate for its quick finish..just enough ml and just enough caramel but they both go away pretty fast.



Cerise Vineyard Pinot Noir Anderson valley. 2006 interesting wine, more herbal and mushroom. nice finish.

Toyon Farm 2006 a lighter color than the Cerise. sour cherry, nice fruit..and finish.

Stanly Ranch 2006 One of the more well known producers with Beringer getting fruit from here also. juicy was the word I had...almost like it was from a warmer climate even though its only vineyards away from the others.

Lee Ranch Pinot Noir 2006 Deep rich color, high extract in flavor. higher alcohol but not over the top... nice long tannins on the finish with a cocoa aftertaste.

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