2011 Three Sticks Pinot Noir Silver Eagle
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(50% new oak and 15.5% alcohol): Deep red with a bright rim. Pungent cherry and blackberry scents are lifted by peppery spices and smoky minerals, with a floral note adding complexity. Hefty dark berry and bitter chocolate flavors show good intensity and breadth and an appealing sweetness, with a vanilla flourish on the back half. Quite rich but energetic and focused too, finishing with good punch and lingering smokiness. Fans of plush, creamy pinots will go for this.
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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More interesting, the 2011 Pinot Noir Silver Eagle Vineyard reveals raspberry and wild strawberry characteristics, admirable purity, a light medium ruby color, and much more flavor than the color suggests. Medium-bodied with a velvety texture as well as a decent finish, this classic Pinot should drink well for 2-3 years. I tasted three Pinot Noirs from this winery owned by entrepreneur and vineyard empire builder William S. Price, III. Tel. (707) 935-1863