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Mahoney 2004 Las Brisas Vineyard Pinot Noir (Carneros)

Price $36

Not only silky and fruity, but with all kinds of complexities, this is a great example of Carneros Pinot at its best. It’s dry and crisp, with a myriad of cherry, raspberry, cola, vanilla, oaky char and Asian spice flavors all mingling into a complicated finish. — S.H. (2/1/2007)

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Mahoney 2004 Mahoney Ranch Pinot Noir (Carneros)

Price $36

Just what you look for in Carneros Pinot, or any cool-climate Pinot: an elegant mouthfeel, silky texture and ripe fruit accented by toasty oak. In this case the fruit is raspberries and cherries, bright and pure through the finish. Defines elegance and complexity. — S.H. (2/1/2007)

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Mahoney 2007 Mahoney Ranch Pinot Noir (Carneros)

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Price $32

Terrific Pinot Noir—balanced, dry and complex, showing exuberantly delicious fruit. The flavors of cherries, raspberries and mulberries are complexed with minerals and herbs, and the wine feels clean and silky. Should develop bottle nuance over the next 4–5 years. — S.H. (3/1/2011)

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Mahoney 2007 Las Brisas Vineyard Pinot Noir (Carneros)

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Price $32

Quite a good Pinot, dry and complex. Although it’s pale in color and lightly silky in the mouth, it packs a punch, delivering waves of cherry, cranberry, spice and sandalwood flavors. One quibble is that acidity is high, which calls for rich fare to pair it with, such as Ahi tuna, beef and lamb. — S.H. (3/1/2011)

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Mahoney 2003 Pinot Noir (Carneros)

Price $24

Shows lots of elegant, cool-climate Pinot character in the silky texture, crisp acids and extremely ripe cherry, raspberry, root beer and Asian spice flavors that finish long. Delicious with grilled salmon or lamb chops. — S.H. (2/1/2007)

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Mahoney 2006 Las Brisas Vineyard Pinot Noir (Carneros)

Price $36

Here’s a nice, dry and fairly complex Pinot Noir that makes you think of grilled steaks or roast lamb. It’s silky in the mouth, and offers flavors of mashed red cherries, Dr. Pepper, rhubarbs and spices, enhanced with smoky cedar. Best now through 2012. — S.H. (7/1/2009)

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Mahoney 2009 Mahoney Ranch Pinot Noir (Carneros)

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Price $36

This is a dry, acidic Pinot Noir. It’s a wine for Pinot aficienados willing to seek out its subtleties, rather than one of immediate charm. There’s a place in white tablecloth restaurants for such wines, and kudos to Mahoney for resisting the tug of excessive ripeness and opting instead for elegance. — S.H. (4/1/2012)

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Mahoney 2006 Vermentino (Carneros)

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Price $14

If you know how dry Albariño can get, then you know what to expect from this Italian variety. Dry, acidic and elegant, with grapefruit zest and tangy mineral flavors, it’s a welcome addition to the California pantheon. — S.H. (11/15/2007)

Most Reviewed Designations

Estate Gavin Vineyard Las Brisas Vineyard Mahoney Ranch Mahoney Vineyard

Most Reviewed Varietals

Albariño Chardonnay Montepulciano Pinot Noir Riesling Syrah Tempranillo Vermentino

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