I enjoyed a great dinner at Nopa the other night and had the 2004 Bakerlane Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. The wine, from grapes grown on The Hurst Family's Twin Hill Ranch was cellared and bottled by Bakerlane Wines in Sebastapool. I mention it because it was a good value. It retails for about $30, and Nopa was selling it for $40 (also by the glass for $10).
I really enjoyed the wine at dinner. Here's my notes from finishing the last glass two days later:
Smoky, berry fruits on the nose with some earthy notes. Great acidity. Currant, cherry and blackberry and a hint of oak. Noticing a touch of menthol on the finish. Lingering oak and vanilla.
The Wine Aroma Wheel is a great tool for new wine tasters like me.
Harvest starts Tuesday night with Keefer Ranch. More later.
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