2004 Flax Vineyard Pinot Noir

Winemaker's Notes

Wild blackberry, boysenberry, plum, sassafras and earthy aromas volatilize from the glass.  This wine shows richer and broader tannins than the 2003 version, with better overall concentration and depth of fruit.  Spicy flavors and a focus of black fruits develop nicely across your palate.

Winemaker Bob Cabral

Awards and Reviews

2004 Flax Vineyard Pinot Noir
The Syrah-colored 2004 Pinot Noir Flax Vineyard reveals a classic Pinot Noir perfume of black cherries intermixed with dried herbs, damp earth, and minerals. In the mouth, its medium body and lovely sweetness are followed by tart acidity. While impressive, it will need a year or two in the bottle to settle down, after which it should last for a decade.
The Wine Advocate, January 2006 - 90-92 Points

2004 Flax Vineyard Pinot Noir
Bright, saturated ruby-red. Aromas of black raspberry, blackberry, plum and minerals. Dense and concentrated, with excellent inner-mouth spice character and energy. In a distinctly masculine, black-fruit style for a wine from this producer, and not at all overly sweet. In fact, this is classically dry, broad and very young. In the style of the 2003.
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June 2006 - 91(+?) Points

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