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Vineyard: Fairview Road Ranch
| Appellation | Santa Lucia Highlands |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2004 Eno Wines “The Gifted One” Fairview Road Ranch Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
15.5% alc., 80
cases, $35 (sold out).
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This Pinot Noir will appeal to those who prefer
a dark, big, and bold style with noticeable oak. There is copious
hi-tone sweet Pinot fruit on the nose and palate. The high alcohol is
nicely integrated. Like a number of Santa Lucia Highland Pinot
Noirs, the wine is Syrah-like. It is not a classic Pinot Noir in the traditional
sense - much more KB than DRC - but I liked it for what it
was and that was an enjoyable drink. I also really admired the original
packaging and the back label which read, “From birth, he
spoke his mind. His talents showed great promise. Not the bully or the Bell Curve. He pulled brilliance
and bounty from the earth. He is simply the Gifted One.”
Reviewed November 13, 2006
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2003 Eno Wines “The Great Promise” Fairview Road Ranch Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., $30.
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The
nose is all wood with only a hint of prune-like fruit. The wine delivers
healthy and appealing fruit flavors but is out of balance with high acid
and a dry, tannic finish. The wine above, as I am sure Verhage would
admit, is a quantum leap above this one.
Reviewed November 13, 2006
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2004 Eno Wines “The Gifted One” Fairview Road Ranch Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
15.5% alc., 80 cases, $35 (sold out). · This Pinot Noir will appeal to those who prefer a dark, big, and bold style with noticeable oak. There is copious hi-tone sweet Pinot fruit on the nose and palate. The high alcohol is nicely integrated. Like a number of Santa Lucia Highland Pinot Noirs, the wine is Syrah-like. It is not a classic Pinot Noir in the traditional sense - much more KB than DRC - but I liked it for what it was and that was an enjoyable drink. I also really admired the original packaging and the back label which read, “From birth, he spoke his mind. His talents showed great promise. Not the bully or the Bell Curve. He pulled brilliance and bounty from the earth. He is simply the Gifted One.” Reviewed November 13, 2006 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2003 Eno Wines “The Great Promise” Fairview Road Ranch Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., $30. · The nose is all wood with only a hint of prune-like fruit. The wine delivers healthy and appealing fruit flavors but is out of balance with high acid and a dry, tannic finish. The wine above, as I am sure Verhage would admit, is a quantum leap above this one. Reviewed November 13, 2006 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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