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Vineyard: Monini
| Appellation | San Luis Obispo County |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2010 Arista Mononi Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., pH 3.75, TA 0.53, 240 cases,
$58. Released fall 2012. A 10-year-old vineyard planted to Dijon 113 and 115. Aged in 40% new, 50% 1-year
and 10% 2-3-year-old French oak barrels.
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Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. An earthy, savory wine
offering aromas of dark berry preserves, herbs and oak. Moderately rich core of blackberries, black
raspberries and black plums. Juicy, with good structural bones, and a long fruit and oak driven finish. Pushes
the ripeness envelope but never crosses over. Very good.
Reviewed December 8, 2012
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2009 Arista Mononi Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3%
alc., pH 3.72, TA .55, 310 cases, $60. Released summer 2011. Located
at the intersection of Olivet Lane and River Road, this 10-year-old
vineyard was planted to Dijon clones 113 and 115 which perform well at
this very cool site. Aged in 38% new, 23% 1-year-old and 38% 2-3-yearold
French oak barrels.
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Lightly colored in the glass. I couldn’t quit
smelling this wine with its gorgeous aromas of black cherry pie filling. Discreetly
concentrated and cherry-driven with added flavor nuances of baking spices,
savory herbs and oak. Velvety smooth and elegant with welcoming restraint. A
complete wine that is beautifully crafted.
Reviewed August 13, 2011
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2008 Arista Mononi Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.5%
alc., pH 3.63, 224 cases, $56. Released fall 2010. From a 10-year-old
vineyard planted to Dijon clones 113 and 115. Aged in 50% new French
oak barrels.
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Stunning and nuanced aromatic profile featuring spiced
berries, rose petals and violets picking up intensity with time in the glass.
This wine has all the charm and delicacy one could asked for combined
with a tasty and hearty core of cherry, strawberry and cola flavors, harmoniously
supported by soft tannins and bright acidity. The whole package.
Reviewed December 14, 2010
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2010 Arista Mononi Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., pH 3.75, TA 0.53, 240 cases, $58. Released fall 2012. A 10-year-old vineyard planted to Dijon 113 and 115. Aged in 40% new, 50% 1-year and 10% 2-3-year-old French oak barrels. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. An earthy, savory wine offering aromas of dark berry preserves, herbs and oak. Moderately rich core of blackberries, black raspberries and black plums. Juicy, with good structural bones, and a long fruit and oak driven finish. Pushes the ripeness envelope but never crosses over. Very good. Reviewed December 8, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 Arista Mononi Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., pH 3.72, TA .55, 310 cases, $60. Released summer 2011. Located at the intersection of Olivet Lane and River Road, this 10-year-old vineyard was planted to Dijon clones 113 and 115 which perform well at this very cool site. Aged in 38% new, 23% 1-year-old and 38% 2-3-yearold French oak barrels. · Lightly colored in the glass. I couldn’t quit smelling this wine with its gorgeous aromas of black cherry pie filling. Discreetly concentrated and cherry-driven with added flavor nuances of baking spices, savory herbs and oak. Velvety smooth and elegant with welcoming restraint. A complete wine that is beautifully crafted. Reviewed August 13, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2008 Arista Mononi Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., pH 3.63, 224 cases, $56. Released fall 2010. From a 10-year-old vineyard planted to Dijon clones 113 and 115. Aged in 50% new French oak barrels. · Stunning and nuanced aromatic profile featuring spiced berries, rose petals and violets picking up intensity with time in the glass. This wine has all the charm and delicacy one could asked for combined with a tasty and hearty core of cherry, strawberry and cola flavors, harmoniously supported by soft tannins and bright acidity. The whole package. Reviewed December 14, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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