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Vineyard: Hillside
| Owner | Maurice Wedell |
| Appellation | Edna Valley |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
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Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2005 Porter Creek Hillside Vineyard Old Vine Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.0% alc., $59.
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Slight brickish color to the rim. Aromas of red fruits,
sawn wood, matchstick and wintergreen. Moderately light array of redder fruits
with a hint of oak-derived root beer, a noticeable tannic backbone, and vibrant
acidity lifting the finish. Showing charming restraint, very tasty and holding up
beautifully. Still good the next day from a previously opened and re-corked
bottle. Very good.
Reviewed January 27, 2011
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2005 Wedell Cellars Hillside Vineyard Edna Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 30 cases, $125. Three different Dijon clones - 115, 667, 777
- on low vigor root stock. The goal in planting this clonal/rootstock
combination was to delay bud break, increase hang time and acidity,
and keep the vineyard’s yield extremely low. The vines are crop
thinned to one cluster per shoot. Yields in 2005 from more than 2,300
vines was under 2 tons. Winemaking was the same as noted for the
wine above. Aged 20 months in 75% new French oak barrels.
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Dark
reddish-purple color. Complex nose with bright cherry, a hint of strawberry,
dried flowers, fresh ocean air, and a slight vegetal note. Super ripe
fruit, approaching raisin, with accents of organic matter, smoke, oak
and citrus. Soft and smooth in the mouth with powdery tannins.
Reviewed July 19, 2008
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2005 Porter Creek Hillside Vineyard Old Vine Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.0% alc., $59. · Slight brickish color to the rim. Aromas of red fruits, sawn wood, matchstick and wintergreen. Moderately light array of redder fruits with a hint of oak-derived root beer, a noticeable tannic backbone, and vibrant acidity lifting the finish. Showing charming restraint, very tasty and holding up beautifully. Still good the next day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Very good. Reviewed January 27, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2005 Wedell Cellars Hillside Vineyard Edna Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 30 cases, $125. Three different Dijon clones - 115, 667, 777 - on low vigor root stock. The goal in planting this clonal/rootstock combination was to delay bud break, increase hang time and acidity, and keep the vineyard’s yield extremely low. The vines are crop thinned to one cluster per shoot. Yields in 2005 from more than 2,300 vines was under 2 tons. Winemaking was the same as noted for the wine above. Aged 20 months in 75% new French oak barrels. · Dark reddish-purple color. Complex nose with bright cherry, a hint of strawberry, dried flowers, fresh ocean air, and a slight vegetal note. Super ripe fruit, approaching raisin, with accents of organic matter, smoke, oak and citrus. Soft and smooth in the mouth with powdery tannins. Reviewed July 19, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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