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David Noyes 2005 Pagani Vineyard Tocai Friulano

Price $15

Not much of this Italian variety in California, but there should be. Almost totally from Sonoma Valley, with a few drops from Mendocino, the wine is bone dry and crisp in acidity, with Meyer lemon, buttercup flower and cardamom spice flavors. Sort of a cross between Pinot Grigio and Viognier. — S.H. (6/1/2007)

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David Noyes 2007 Pagani Vineyard Tocai Friulano (Sonoma Valley)

Price $20

This northern Italian variety, which has no relation to the Hungarian Tokaji, is a welcome addition to the new wave of white wines in California that are crisp and dry. It’s vibrant in citrus, vanilla and floral flavors, with minimal oak interference. The winemaker suggests pairing with prosciutto or popcorn, an assessment it’s impossible to disagree with. — S.H. (12/1/2008)

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David Noyes 2005 Pinot Noir (Sonoma County)

Price $24

As often happens, the winery’s “regular” Pinot is better than their more expensive vineyard-designated bottling, released at the same time. Silky and expansive in cherries, pomegranates and new oak flavors, the wine is dry and elegant. — S.H. (6/1/2007)

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David Noyes 2004 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)

Price $34

Ripe and jammy in cherry, raspberry and cola fruit, but there’s a stewed prune quality, and the wine feels unsatisfyingly simple. — S.H. (6/1/2007)

Most Reviewed Designations

Dutton Ranch Pagani Vineyard

Most Reviewed Varietals

Pinot Noir Tocai Friulano

2008 PerryMoore Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

This is a lush, heady wine that’s full bodied and dry, with massive…

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