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Neighborly gluttons (two Pinot Noirs)

by JC (NC) » Mon Apr 11, 2016 1:46 pm

Apparently "Gourmandises" can be translated either as "delicacies" or "gluttons."
2005 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Westside Road Neighbors, Russian River Valley, CA. 14.3% abv. This was my Easter wine. First impression: spicy, then juicy and fun. Raspberries figure into the descriptors along with sassafras and the spices. I don't see any indication that the 2005 is jaded or faded; on the contrary, it has a youthful exuberance. It was paired with veal piccata the first evening and with ham and potato salad the final evening.

2010 Scott Paul Pinot Noir "Les Gourmandises" Dundee Hills, Oregon. 13.1% abv. Grapes from Nysa Vineyard in Dundee Hills. Screwcap or Stelvin closure. Tart red fruits and acidic. I was not very impressed as a standalone drink the first evening (I dined at a German restaurant earlier in the evening.) I tried it the second evening with dinner and enjoyed it a bit more. The last glass was even better on the sixth day after I had been out-of-town for a few days. The 91-pt. rating is based on that final glass. Cellar 2-3 more years or open and aerate fully. Maybe open and set it aside and come back to it later in the week. I have two more bottles of this for a later date.

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