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David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
Jenise wrote:We opened a 2009 St. Innocent Momtazi a few weeks ago, David. LOVED it. It's greener than Oregon pinots usually are, but it's green like tomato-leaf green in the way of Santa Rita Hills/Santa Barbara pinots--the underlying fruit wasn't underripe. I thought that gave it terrific character.
David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
34424
Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
Joy Lindholm wrote:the drive from McMinnville to Momtazi Vineyard is straight out of LOTR's Fangorn Forest!
David M. Bueker wrote:Did an Ent step on your car?
Jenise
FLDG Dishwasher
42713
Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:45 pm
The Pacific Northest Westest
Joy Lindholm wrote:The 2009 Momtazi is one of my favorite SI wines. The flavors that jump out of the glass match the wild and unruly terrain of the area (I'm normally not this romantic about terroir, but nowhere else I have visited seems to ring so true - the drive from McMinnville to Momtazi Vineyard is straight out of LOTR's Fangorn Forest!). I love the bay leaf and cornichon herbal flavors that dominate, with subtle cherry notes in the background. Perhaps the most distinct site in all of Willamette Valley - I feel I could pick Momtazi out of a blind lineup a mile away.
Jon Peterson
The Court Winer
2981
Sat Apr 08, 2006 5:53 pm
The Blue Crab State
Jenise wrote:We opened a 2009 St. Innocent Momtazi a few weeks ago, David. LOVED it. It's greener than Oregon pinots usually are, but it's green like tomato-leaf green in the way of Santa Rita Hills/Santa Barbara pinots--the underlying fruit wasn't underripe. I thought that gave it terrific character.
David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
34424
Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
Jenise wrote:It was your mentioning the Momtazi in another thread sometime back that caused me to notice the two bottles of 09 sitting on a local grocer's shelf (for only $32), so I'm very much in your debt for this good experience
David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
34424
Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
JC (NC)
Lifelong Learner
6679
Mon Mar 27, 2006 12:23 pm
Fayetteville, NC
David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
34424
Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
Tom NJ
That awful Tom fellow
1240
Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:06 pm
Northerm NJ, USA
Tom NJ
That awful Tom fellow
1240
Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:06 pm
Northerm NJ, USA
Jenise
FLDG Dishwasher
42713
Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:45 pm
The Pacific Northest Westest
Tom NJ wrote:Had a 2010 Siduri Russian River just this evening, and a 2010 Norton Ridge two weeks ago. Both were gifts from a friend, and both were quite enjoyable. The Siduri had very forward cherry notes which carried through on the nose and palate, but not to the point of being "jammy". I hope my friend gives me more!
Jenise wrote:Joy, have you tried any Arcadian pinots?
JC (NC)
Lifelong Learner
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Mon Mar 27, 2006 12:23 pm
Fayetteville, NC
Tom NJ
That awful Tom fellow
1240
Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:06 pm
Northerm NJ, USA
Jenise wrote:Hope your kitchen of many colored pans (something like Joseph's dream coat, but more useful, is doing well."
Tom NJ
That awful Tom fellow
1240
Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:06 pm
Northerm NJ, USA
Joy Lindholm wrote:I shy away from most CA Pinot Noir (apart from Au Bon Climat....
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