2008 Bonaccorsi Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard
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(raised in all Francois Freres barrels, 60% of them new): Bright ruby-red. Captivating aromas of cherry-vanilla, licorice, mocha and smoky Indian spices. Sweet, concentrated and chewy, with powerful but lithe dark fruit flavors and a sexy note of allspice. Displays a very suave aromatic character and finishes with silky, fully integrated tannins and impressive length.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Josh Raynolds
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The 2008 Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard is a pretty, delicate wine best enjoyed over the next few years. Sweet tobacco, herbs and dried cherries are some of the nuances that emerge from this forward, early maturing Pinot.
The 2008 Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard is a pretty, delicate wine best enjoyed over the next few years. Sweet tobacco, herbs and dried cherries are some of the nuances that emerge from this forward, early maturing Pinot. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014. The Chardonnays and Pinots are the highlights among these new releases from Bonaccorsi Wine Company. I was less enamored with the 2007 Syrahs I tasted. The Pinots are vinified with indigenous yeasts and spend 18 months in French oak barrels, 60% new for all wines except the Melville, which gets 70%. Tel. (310) 994-3207; www.bonawine.net
Vivid red. Wild strawberry, raspberry and minerals on the nose, with a sexy sandalwood spiciness and a touch of star anise. In a distinctly silky style, with sexy red fruit and spice qualities repeating in the mouth. Penetrating and fine-grained wine, finishing with a zesty hint of blood orange and excellent persistence.