2006 Skewis Montgomery Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.6% alc., 110 cases, $45. From a19-year-old vineyard west of Santa Rosa
in the Olivet Road area. Harvest Brix 25.8º.
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Dark ruby color. Scents of plum,
cedar and spearmint. Darkly fruited with a citrus tang on the finish. A thick and
rich wine with noticeable dry tannins. Still brooding and linear and needs more
time in the bottle.
Reviewed June 5, 2009
Winery: Skewis Wines
From article: Anderson Noir Valley Pinot (Pt II)