Friday, March 21, 2014

Pinnacle with Paul Wilkins/ Alta Maria

2011 Alta Maria Sauv Blanc.. offputting slight chemical nose, with an interesting Chipolte or chile overtones on the palate.

2012 Alta Maria Chardonnay ...non traditional style of Chard.. light ML and use of stainless steel not quite an oregon in style but close..

2010 Alta Maria Pinot Noir incense nose, pretty fruit.. long finish  just right

2010 Native 9 pinot noir .. named for the 9th generation of winery owners.. and made from 8 different sights.. smells like what a winery smells like to me.. lots of must and wood and grapes.. thick in texture... almost think this was a syrah

2010 Autonom Rhone Cuvee Santa Maria... cool climate version of rhone varitetals.. liking the texture and finish... dark fruit with blackberry standing out.. .. my style

Ojai Bien Nacido Syrah 2010  tight nose showing some dark fruit... very astringent not fruit forward on the palate..may do better with time...

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