Vineyard: Maritime

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

Small Sips of California Pinot Noir: Just Drink It (7.3 10/1/2008)
Pinots from the Edge (6.57 4/7/2008)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

W.H. Smith

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2006 W.H. Smith Maritime Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., $54. No website. 707-965-9726. See notes on Marimar Torres Pinot Noir. · A woody bent to the nose and flavors. Shy red fruits a medicinal note in the aromatics followed by black cherry, earth and iodine flavors. After drinking this, I said, “What’s the fuss about?” This was a reference to the generous scores this wine received in past. Not so fast! The next day from a re-corked bottle, the wine was quite good with deep dark showy fruit and exotic wood accents. The medicinal note had completely resolved. The mouth feel was pure velvet and the wine was quite enjoyable. Reviewed April 7, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2006 W.H. Smith Maritime Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., $54. · This is a well oaked wine featuring redder fruits including Maraschino cherry. Dried herbs are prominent as is a slight green note. Very soft and drinkable, with bright acidity on the back end. Reviewed October 1, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »