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Vineyard: Silver Pines
| Appellation | Sonoma Mountain |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
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Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2010 Bailiwick Silver Pines Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., pH 3.66, TA 0.64,140 cases, $44. Growers are Norm and
Carole Silverman. The vineyard overlooks Bennett Valley from an
elevation of 900 feet. Planted in 2000, the loamy-clay volcanic soil is
low in vigor limiting yields to about 2 tons per acre. Clone 115. Aged in
34% new French oak barrels.
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Moderately light reddish-purple color in
the glass. Nicely perfumed with aromas of dark red fruits, cardamom
spice and candied rose petal. Juicy red cherries and berries saturate
the mid palate, embellished with spice and magic. Healthy, but non-aggressive
fine-grain tannins add grip and support. Still young and takes its own sweet time
opening up. Tremendous finishing power with fruit coming and going in waves. Cellar this another year or two
and you will be happily infatuated.
Reviewed October 26, 2012
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2009 Bailiwick Silver Pines Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
13.7% alc., pH 3.63, TA 0.63, 50 cases, $44. This vineyard is located at
900 feet elevation overlooking Bennett Valley on the northwestern flank
of Sonoma Mountain. Clone 115 planted in 2000 by owners Norm and
Carole Silverman. Loamy-clay soil is low in vigor, naturally limiting
yields to about 2 tons per acre. Aged 17 months in 30% new French
oak barrels.
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Moderately light in color. The nose is redolent of fresh
berry jam, spice box and subtle oak that really draws your attention. Sinfully
delicious flavors of fresh-picked dark red berries with a complimentary oak
(vanilla, coffee) underpinning, leaving an impression on the vibrant and dry,
berry-relish toned finish. A charming wine that combines power with finesse. My tasting notes say, “Wow,” and
that clearly sums it up.
Reviewed November 2, 2011
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2010 Bailiwick Silver Pines Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., pH 3.66, TA 0.64,140 cases, $44. Growers are Norm and Carole Silverman. The vineyard overlooks Bennett Valley from an elevation of 900 feet. Planted in 2000, the loamy-clay volcanic soil is low in vigor limiting yields to about 2 tons per acre. Clone 115. Aged in 34% new French oak barrels. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Nicely perfumed with aromas of dark red fruits, cardamom spice and candied rose petal. Juicy red cherries and berries saturate the mid palate, embellished with spice and magic. Healthy, but non-aggressive fine-grain tannins add grip and support. Still young and takes its own sweet time opening up. Tremendous finishing power with fruit coming and going in waves. Cellar this another year or two and you will be happily infatuated. Reviewed October 26, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 Bailiwick Silver Pines Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
13.7% alc., pH 3.63, TA 0.63, 50 cases, $44. This vineyard is located at 900 feet elevation overlooking Bennett Valley on the northwestern flank of Sonoma Mountain. Clone 115 planted in 2000 by owners Norm and Carole Silverman. Loamy-clay soil is low in vigor, naturally limiting yields to about 2 tons per acre. Aged 17 months in 30% new French oak barrels. · Moderately light in color. The nose is redolent of fresh berry jam, spice box and subtle oak that really draws your attention. Sinfully delicious flavors of fresh-picked dark red berries with a complimentary oak (vanilla, coffee) underpinning, leaving an impression on the vibrant and dry, berry-relish toned finish. A charming wine that combines power with finesse. My tasting notes say, “Wow,” and that clearly sums it up. Reviewed November 2, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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