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Vineyard: Camp Meeting Ridge
| Owner | Huneeus Vintners |
| Appellation | Sonoma Coast |
| Dates Planted | 1991, 1998 |
| Acres | 33 |
| Location | Straddles a ridge top at 1150 to 1375 feet elevation. |
| Soils | At least 6 marine and volcanic soil types which are rocky and swell-drained. |
| Varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Clones | Calera, Dijon, Pommard, Swan, Wädenswil (2A) |
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Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2010 Flowers Camp Meeting Ridge Estate Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.0% alc., $70. Calera,
Swan, Dijon, Wädenswil and Pommard clones. Schist, shale and sandstone soils. 1200 to 1400 feet
elevation. Yields 1.89 tons per acre. 100% de-stemmed. Aged 16 months in 57% new French oak barrels.
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Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Clean aromas of black cherries, black raspberries, dark
strawberries, clove spice and smoky oak. The flavors replicate the aromas in a middleweight offering that has
balanced tannins, and an appealingly soft and smooth mouth feel. Picks up interest over time in the glass.
Good (+).
Reviewed December 8, 2012
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2010 Camp Meeting Ridge Estate Vineyard Block 11 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.0% alc., $75. 1.16-
acre block at 1400 feet elevation. Schist and shale soil. Calera selection. Yields 2.21 tons per acre. Aged 17
months in 40% new French oak barrels.
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Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Muted aromas of
darker red berries. A solid offering with well-ripened dark red raspberry and cherry flavors, elevated by good
acidity and framed by ripe tannins. Nothing really stands out, but drinks nicely. Should benefit from more time
in the cellar. Good.
Reviewed December 8, 2012
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2010 Flowers Camp Meeting Ridge Estate Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.0% alc., $70. Calera, Swan, Dijon, Wädenswil and Pommard clones. Schist, shale and sandstone soils. 1200 to 1400 feet elevation. Yields 1.89 tons per acre. 100% de-stemmed. Aged 16 months in 57% new French oak barrels. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Clean aromas of black cherries, black raspberries, dark strawberries, clove spice and smoky oak. The flavors replicate the aromas in a middleweight offering that has balanced tannins, and an appealingly soft and smooth mouth feel. Picks up interest over time in the glass. Good (+). Reviewed December 8, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2010 Camp Meeting Ridge Estate Vineyard Block 11 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.0% alc., $75. 1.16- acre block at 1400 feet elevation. Schist and shale soil. Calera selection. Yields 2.21 tons per acre. Aged 17 months in 40% new French oak barrels. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Muted aromas of darker red berries. A solid offering with well-ripened dark red raspberry and cherry flavors, elevated by good acidity and framed by ripe tannins. Nothing really stands out, but drinks nicely. Should benefit from more time in the cellar. Good. Reviewed December 8, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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