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2008 Kalinda Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

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"For those of you who can recall that wonderfully delicious, very fine Kalinda Anderson Valley "Floodgate" Pinot Noir from several vintages ago (which sold out in only a few weeks), will find a striking similarity to it when you try our just released Kalinda 2008 Sonoma Coast Pinot. What made that pinot so exceptional is the use and proper blending of the French Dijon clones from that vineyard, and that is exactly what is occuring here with the 2008. Medium deep ruby in color, the bouquet fills the room with crushed, dried rose petals, cherries, cloves, wet stone minerality, and a bit of game with just a touch of oak to add interest. Rich, lush, and viscous in the mouth, the varietally correct components in the nose are well defined and focused in its complex, broad mouthfeel. The finish is long and demands that you have another glass. Anderson wants this to be our house pinot noir for however long its available. Its worth at least a case in your collection, if you love pinot noir." (Jim Barr)

Price: $16.99

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By: Jim Barr |  K&L Staff Member  |  Review Date: 7/16/2009  | Send Email
For those of you who can recall that wonderfully delicious, very fine Kalinda Anderson Valley "Floodgate" Pinot Noir from several vintages ago (which sold out in only a few weeks), you will find a striking similarity to it when you try our just-released Kalinda 2008 Sonoma Coast Pinot. What made that earlier Pinot so exceptional was the use and proper blending of the French Dijon clones from that vineyard, and that is exactly what is occuring here with the 2008. Medium deep ruby in color, the bouquet fills the room with crushed, dried rose petals, cherries, cloves, wet stone minerality, and a bit of game with just a touch of oak to add interest. Rich, lush, and viscous in the mouth, the varietally correct components in the nose are well-defined and focused in its complex, broad mouthfeel. The finish is long and demands that you have another glass. Anderson wants this to be our house Pinot Noir for however long its available. Its worth at least a case in your collection, if you love Pinot Noir.
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 By: Neil Maiers-Wine Expedition |  Review Date: 11/4/2009 
Mmmmm. Sonoma Coast Pinot. For $16.99??!!?? After doing a double-take I snatched a bottle and hurried home to give it a taste. Right-away, classic Pinot aromas came through... spicy cherries and that 'smell of the woods' I always get from Sonoma Coast (and sometimes Russian River) Pinots. A lot of nice, velvety texture with flavors of cherries sprinkled with spices and a touch of chocolate and it lingered nicely in my mouth. I'll say it again, good Sonoma Coast Pinot at $16.99? Get some. Check out our video review webisode at www.wineexpedition.com

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Varietal:

Pinot Noir

- The Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in the cooler climate of Burgundy, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne that is used in all of the Côte d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Germany, the U.S., Australia, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success. Here is a list of our bestselling Pinot Noir.
Country:

United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world. Click for a list of bestselling items from the United States.
Sub-Region:

California

- With the explosive growth that California's wine industry has seen the past several years, it's easy to view winemaking and grape growing in the Golden State as a recent phenomenon. And while it's true that California's viticultural history is brief compared to several European countries, this state's roots date back well over 200 years. Due to the enormous response to California wine within the United States and worldwide, there are thousands of excellent and diverse wines being produced within the state each year. For our entire selection of California wines, please visit this link.
Specific Appellation:

Sonoma County

- Second in fame only to Napa, this "other" valley offers just about every climate and topography imaginable. From its cool and fog-enshrouded coastal regions on the far west, to the sprawling Alexander Valley on the boarder of Napa and the many little dips and peaks in between, Sonoma has been a vital wine-grape-growing region since the mid 1800s. Important sub-AVAs include Chalk Hill (known for chardonnay and sauvignon blanc), Dry Creek Valley (where zin is king) Knights Valley (largely cabernet land), Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast (both celebrated pinot and chardonnay zones).