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Alta Maria Winery & Vineyards
| Owner(s) | Sao Anish, James Ontiveros, Paul Wilkins |
| Web site | www.altamaria.com |
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Articles About Alta Maria Winery & Vineyards
Reviewed Wines
2006 Alta Maria Vineyards Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 2230 cases, $45. 100% Bien
Nacido Vineyard, composed of clone 115 fully de-stemmed from N Block and Pommard clone partially
whole cluster from Q Block. Final blend 25% whole cluster. Aged 11 months on original lees in 70%
new French oak.
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Aromas of black cherry and smoke lead off with a black cherry backbone buttressed by
anise and oak spice. Silky in texture, fine-grained tannins and a fruity and aromatic finish that last 30 seconds.
Plenty to like in this wine and recommended.
Reviewed March 3, 2008
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2005 Alta Maria Bien Nacido Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
Just fine in every way and will gain in stature with a little aging. Seductive fruit with fine sweet
tannins and excellent length.
Reviewed March 5, 2007
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2005 Alta Maria Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 2040 cases, $37. Bien Nacido Vineyard N Block and Q Block.
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Dark purple in color. Fruit, fruit and more fruit. A luscious core of sweet dark Pinot fruits from start to finish. Everexpanding voluptuous flavors which seem to never end on the tangy and lengthy finish. Brilliantly crafted and everything you could hope for in a California styled Pinot Noir. I could sip this one all night long.
Reviewed November 12, 2007
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2006 Alta Maria Vineyards Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 2230 cases, $45. 100% Bien Nacido Vineyard, composed of clone 115 fully de-stemmed from N Block and Pommard clone partially whole cluster from Q Block. Final blend 25% whole cluster. Aged 11 months on original lees in 70% new French oak. · Aromas of black cherry and smoke lead off with a black cherry backbone buttressed by anise and oak spice. Silky in texture, fine-grained tannins and a fruity and aromatic finish that last 30 seconds. Plenty to like in this wine and recommended. Reviewed March 3, 2008 ARTICLE »
2005 Alta Maria Bien Nacido Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
Just fine in every way and will gain in stature with a little aging. Seductive fruit with fine sweet tannins and excellent length. Reviewed March 5, 2007 ARTICLE »
2005 Alta Maria Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 2040 cases, $37. Bien Nacido Vineyard N Block and Q Block. · Dark purple in color. Fruit, fruit and more fruit. A luscious core of sweet dark Pinot fruits from start to finish. Everexpanding voluptuous flavors which seem to never end on the tangy and lengthy finish. Brilliantly crafted and everything you could hope for in a California styled Pinot Noir. I could sip this one all night long. Reviewed November 12, 2007 ARTICLE »
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