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David Bruce 1997 Pinot Noir (Sonoma County)

Price $24

Bruce’s Sonoma bottling offers rich berry fruit, with leather, cedar, and coffee notes on the nose. Lush on the palate, with opulent black fruit. A tasty finish of great length. A full and juicy wine; really good stuff. — W.E. (10/1/1999)

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David Bruce 1997 Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains)

Price $35

Dark berry and spicecake aromas and flavors open into a big, chewy mouthfeel, with concentrated black-cherry fruit. Spicy, rich and juicy, with moderate tannins on the finish. — W.E. (10/1/1999)

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David Bruce 2000 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)

Price $35

Lovely deep dusty rose and violet aromas open this light and fresh, yet velvety, offering. Cinnamon, mint, chocolate and tobacco accents keep the palate lively, while a ripe, easy feel makes it eminently drinkable. Drink now–2006. — W.E. (10/1/2002)

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David Bruce 2000 Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains)

Price $35

A heavy charcoal-toast profile doesn’t always work with Pinot Noir, but it’s fine in this chewy, dark offering. Deep cherry fruit, leather and smoked meat accents plus a long, espresso-tinged finish perform harmoniously. — W.E. (10/1/2002)

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David Bruce 1997 Pinot Noir (Chalone)

Price $35

Deep black-cherry fruit with mint and spice notes provide the opening to this serious offering from long-time Pinot master David Bruce. Dusty chocolate and dark cherry flavors, and the slightly grainy mouthfeel lead to the tight but spicy finish. Substantial and with fine texture. Decant before drinking now or hold for 3+ years. — W.E. (11/15/1999)

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David Bruce 2000 Truchard Vineyard Pinot Noir (Carneros)

Price $35

There is an intriguing undercurrent of maple and wheat to the otherwise chunky, woody bouquet. Flavors of black cherry and tea sit atop an oaky, vanilla underlay that also brings with it some coconut. — W.E. (10/1/2002)

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David Bruce 2001 Petite Sirah

Price $18

Dr. Bruce typically produces big, extracted wines. One taster called this super-ripe, and most found flavors of raspberries, blackberries and cherries. But there were also notes of cola and a simple, one-dimensional structure that make it a lightweight. — W.E. (4/1/2003)

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David Bruce 2000 Pinot Noir

Price $20

— W.E. (10/1/2002)

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Truchard Vineyard

Most Reviewed Varietals

Petite Sirah Pinot Noir

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