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Vineyard: Gunsalus
| Owners | Glen Gunsalus, Pamela Gunsalus |
| Appellation | Russian River Valley |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
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Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2008 Talisman Gunsalus Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., pH 3.78, TA 0.52, 296 cases, $40. Pamela and Glen
Gunsalus farm their vineyard located in the Green Valley of Russian
River Valley. Dijon 114, 115, 667 and 777. 25% whole clusters, native
fermentation. Aged 20 months in 75% new French oak barrels.
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Moderately deep reddish-purple color in the glass. Lovely perfume of
fresh pie cherries, spice and herbs. Amazing depth of cherry and red
raspberry flavor, accented with notes of sassafras and baking spices. Long
and creamy on the palate, finishing with a burst of sweet cherry fruit flavor that
sails along. The flavors trump the aromas now, but further bottle aging should
remedy that. Flat out beautiful and a worthy followup to the spectacular 2007
bottling from this vineyard.
Reviewed November 29, 2011
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2008 Talisman Gunsalus Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., pH 3.78, TA 0.52, 296 cases, $40. Pamela and Glen Gunsalus farm their vineyard located in the Green Valley of Russian River Valley. Dijon 114, 115, 667 and 777. 25% whole clusters, native fermentation. Aged 20 months in 75% new French oak barrels. · Moderately deep reddish-purple color in the glass. Lovely perfume of fresh pie cherries, spice and herbs. Amazing depth of cherry and red raspberry flavor, accented with notes of sassafras and baking spices. Long and creamy on the palate, finishing with a burst of sweet cherry fruit flavor that sails along. The flavors trump the aromas now, but further bottle aging should remedy that. Flat out beautiful and a worthy followup to the spectacular 2007 bottling from this vineyard. Reviewed November 29, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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