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Philo Ridge Vineyards
| Owner(s) | Fred Buonanno, Heather McKelvey |
| Web site | www.philoridge.com |
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Articles About Philo Ridge Vineyards
Reviewed Wines
2009 Philo Ridge Vineyards Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., pH 3.57, TA 0.69, 455 cases, $32,
release June 1, 2012. Sourced from Philo Ridge Vineyards and Ferrington Vineyards. Clones 115, 777, 667,
Pommard and 2A. 100% de-stemmed, long cool fermentation, basket pressed, aged 24 months in 35% new
French oak barrels. Unfined and unfiltered.
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Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Fragrant with aromas
of darker cherries and strawberries with a hint of mocha. Tasty core of mid weight fruit complimented by
savory herbs and oak-driven accents, finishing with refreshing acidity. Good (+).
Reviewed June 24, 2012
ARTICLE »
2006 Philo Ridge Vineyards Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 410 cases, $19. Released
February 2010. Sourced from Ferrington Vineyard. Aged 22 months in 50% new French oak barrels
and bottle aged for 9 months.
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Moderately intense reddish-purple color in the glass. The nose is very
floral with notes of forest floor and mint. An elegantly styled wine that is nicely flavored with cherries
and spice. A value-play that tastes much better than it smells. Good.
Reviewed June 8, 2010
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2005 Philo Ridge Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
$32. Scheduled to be released
soon.
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Nice Pinot perfume including mineral-infused red cherries. Dry candy flavors
with lively acidity. Needs a little time.
Reviewed June 9, 2008
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2005 Philo Ridge Vineyards Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
13.3% alc., 250 cases, $32. The fruit is sourced
primarily from Ferrington Vineyard. Clones 115, 667 and 777. Picked at 23.5º Brix. Slow fermentation in 1-ton
open top fermenters, 4 day cold soak, aged 18 months in 50% new French oak barrels. Aged 9 months in
bottle before release.
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Moderately light in color. The nose is very floral with a green note. Attractive flavors of
fresh berries and cherries with a riff of oak. Soft and smooth with supple tannins.
Reviewed June 5, 2009
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2004 Philo Ridge Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
$28. Only a few cases left.
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A very
nice mature Pinot with secondary aromas of spice, cigar box, and leather. Red fruit
driven with a touch of sherry evident.
Reviewed June 9, 2008
ARTICLE »
2009 Philo Ridge Vineyards Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., pH 3.57, TA 0.69, 455 cases, $32, release June 1, 2012. Sourced from Philo Ridge Vineyards and Ferrington Vineyards. Clones 115, 777, 667, Pommard and 2A. 100% de-stemmed, long cool fermentation, basket pressed, aged 24 months in 35% new French oak barrels. Unfined and unfiltered. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Fragrant with aromas of darker cherries and strawberries with a hint of mocha. Tasty core of mid weight fruit complimented by savory herbs and oak-driven accents, finishing with refreshing acidity. Good (+). Reviewed June 24, 2012 ARTICLE »
2006 Philo Ridge Vineyards Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 410 cases, $19. Released February 2010. Sourced from Ferrington Vineyard. Aged 22 months in 50% new French oak barrels and bottle aged for 9 months. · Moderately intense reddish-purple color in the glass. The nose is very floral with notes of forest floor and mint. An elegantly styled wine that is nicely flavored with cherries and spice. A value-play that tastes much better than it smells. Good. Reviewed June 8, 2010 ARTICLE »
2005 Philo Ridge Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
$32. Scheduled to be released soon. · Nice Pinot perfume including mineral-infused red cherries. Dry candy flavors with lively acidity. Needs a little time. Reviewed June 9, 2008 ARTICLE »
2005 Philo Ridge Vineyards Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
13.3% alc., 250 cases, $32. The fruit is sourced primarily from Ferrington Vineyard. Clones 115, 667 and 777. Picked at 23.5º Brix. Slow fermentation in 1-ton open top fermenters, 4 day cold soak, aged 18 months in 50% new French oak barrels. Aged 9 months in bottle before release. · Moderately light in color. The nose is very floral with a green note. Attractive flavors of fresh berries and cherries with a riff of oak. Soft and smooth with supple tannins. Reviewed June 5, 2009 ARTICLE »
2004 Philo Ridge Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
$28. Only a few cases left. · A very nice mature Pinot with secondary aromas of spice, cigar box, and leather. Red fruit driven with a touch of sherry evident. Reviewed June 9, 2008 ARTICLE »
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