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Friday, May 06, 2011
Truckee River Winery 2008 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
The Award-Winning Wine:
Truckee River Winery 2008 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir, Garys' Vineyard
Reason for Reviewing:
Truckee River Winery 2008 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir was selected as a Best of Class Pinot Noir at the 2011 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
Noteworthy:
Truckee River Winery was established 21 years ago with the vision of sourcing quality grapes, bringing the fruit toTruckee [CA] to take advantage of the high elevation and cold temperatures, to naturally cool the fermentation and slow down the barrel aging process. Thus becoming the highest and coldest winery.
Winery Notes:
...a very delicate Pinot with the complexity, depth, and soft tannins that the Pisoni clone is known for.
AlaWine Notes:
Truckee River Winery 2008 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir pours as a garnet purple color. Nice aromas of ripe fruit. Plenty of berry and cherry flavors, Queen Anne, on the palate; a long finish with sculpted tannins.
Bottom Line:
Truckee River Winery 2008 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir is an elegant Pinot with rich flavors and a velvety mouthfeel. Pair with baked salmon or other fish dishes. Suggested retail price is $45. Overall composite score: 95 points.
