2004 Talley Pinot Noir Rincon Vineyard
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Bright ruby-red. Superripe aromas of wild strawberry, black cherry, brown spices and mocha.Rich and sweet in the mouth, with compellingly sappy raspberry flavor enlivened by minerality. As sweet and sexy as this is, it's also even more tangy than the Stone Corral bottling. Finishes with firm, dusty tannins and noteworthy energy and length.
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The tightest, most structured and tannic of these Pinots, the 2004 Pinot Noir Rincon Vineyard (7,400 bottles produced), possesses good acidity, excellent tannin, a deep ruby color, and plenty of briery, berry fruit intermixed with hints of earth, forest floor, and background wood. It requires more introspection and patience than the other cuvees. Give it another 1-2 years of cellaring and consume it over the following decade. Tel. (805) 489-0446