earth and meat aromas that follow through to a full body
Beaucastel‰۪s 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape has turned out even better out of bottle than I predicted
with lovely energy to balance the expressive Russian River fruit
Intense lemon-lime and grapefruit flavors are accented by red peach and wild cherry notes that are smooth and well-spiced
and 3-4 years of cellaring is required
1998 Dehlinger "Estate" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir earth and meat aromas thatThe outstanding 1998 Pinot Noir Estate (1,050 cases) is a full bodied, powerful wine with plenty of jammy cherry fruit intermixed with smoke, chocolate, earth, and allspice. Voluptuously textured, chewy, and pure, this is a delectable Pinot Noir that will not make old bones, but for drinking over the next 4 5 years, it is hard to resist. (RP)