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Vineyard: Woodruff
| Appellation | Santa Cruz Mountains |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
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Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2010 Ghostwriter Woodruff Family Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
13.2% alc., $44.
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Light
reddish color in the glass. Aromas of strawberries, red cherries, sandalwood and wood spice, with wood
predominating over time in the glass. Relatively light in weight, with appealing flavors of ripe strawberries and
cherries with oak in the background. Supple tannins with a good spark of acidity make for an easy drinking,
food friendly wine. Fashioned for drinking now. Good.
Reviewed October 2, 2012
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2009 Arista Woodruff Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., pH 3.65, TA .57, 60 cases,
$55. Released summer 2011. A one-time bottling. This vineyard is located in Corralitos, five miles inland from
Monterey Bay and adjacent Windy Oaks Vineyard. Originally known as the Matteson Vineyard, it was planted
in 1978 to a now forgotten selection of Pinot Noir. Peter and Barbara Woodruff acquired the vineyard in 2001
and dedicated themselves to preserving this venerable vineyard. Own-rooted. Yields are about .75 tons per
acre. Aged in 33% new and 67% 2-3-year-old French oak barrels.
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Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass.
Lovely aromas of black cherries and black raspberries initially, fading a bit to reveal notes of exotic spices,
stem and rose petals. The wine features layered darker fruits, particularly black cherries, that are modest in
concentration with an oak influence that tends to fade over time in the glass. Nicely balanced with supple
tannins and a velvety mouth feel. Doesn’t emote, but grows on you over time in the glass. Needs more time to
come together. Good (+).
Reviewed August 13, 2011
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2010 Ghostwriter Woodruff Family Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
13.2% alc., $44. · Light reddish color in the glass. Aromas of strawberries, red cherries, sandalwood and wood spice, with wood predominating over time in the glass. Relatively light in weight, with appealing flavors of ripe strawberries and cherries with oak in the background. Supple tannins with a good spark of acidity make for an easy drinking, food friendly wine. Fashioned for drinking now. Good. Reviewed October 2, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 Arista Woodruff Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., pH 3.65, TA .57, 60 cases, $55. Released summer 2011. A one-time bottling. This vineyard is located in Corralitos, five miles inland from Monterey Bay and adjacent Windy Oaks Vineyard. Originally known as the Matteson Vineyard, it was planted in 1978 to a now forgotten selection of Pinot Noir. Peter and Barbara Woodruff acquired the vineyard in 2001 and dedicated themselves to preserving this venerable vineyard. Own-rooted. Yields are about .75 tons per acre. Aged in 33% new and 67% 2-3-year-old French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Lovely aromas of black cherries and black raspberries initially, fading a bit to reveal notes of exotic spices, stem and rose petals. The wine features layered darker fruits, particularly black cherries, that are modest in concentration with an oak influence that tends to fade over time in the glass. Nicely balanced with supple tannins and a velvety mouth feel. Doesn’t emote, but grows on you over time in the glass. Needs more time to come together. Good (+). Reviewed August 13, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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