2009 MacPhail Family Winery Frattey Shams Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley
Nearly transparent ruby in color. The nose is dark and reserved, with spice and earth framing the fleshy black fruit. Medium-full in the mouth, the wine spreads out with a velvety feel. For a 100% Dijon clone Pinot Noir, this lady shows restraint and depth of character, while throwing some fine, silty sediment. How much will she blossom as she matures?
MSRP: $49 (March 2012)
Wine Lines rating: 90
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RATINGS EXPLAINED
80-84 points: A sound wine that shows varietal character. 85-89 points: An unflawed wine that shows some depth and concentration of aromas and flavors. 90-93 points: A Gold Medal wine of its type, showing balance, depth and secondary flavor profiles found in the best of its style. 94-97 points: Hedonistic pleasure in a glass. Remarkable balance, aromas, flavor and length. A pure expression of the varietal or type. 98-100 points: A wine for the ages! Will drink sublimely for decades. Learn more here!
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