Wines from Anderson Valley
Baxter 2009 Run Dog Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley)
- $45
This shows both the finesse of the Anderson Valley and the ’09 vintage that was so kind to coastal Pinot Noir. It has rich flavors of cherry jam and ripe pomegranate, with fine acidity, but there’s an excessive oakiness that gives it a toothpicky sweetness.
— S.H.
(11/1/2012)
Baxter 2009 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley)
- $35
There’s lots of forward raspberry, cherry and pomegranate fruit in this soft, lush wine. Oak brings an additional layer of richness. It’s delicious—like toast spread with butter and jam—but a little one-dimensional. However, it’s a wonderful dimension to explore now.
— S.H.
(11/1/2012)
Krutz 2009 Akins Family Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley)
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- $38
A concentrated Pinot with layers of lavender, violet and strawberry compote, the medium weight of this wine has a ripe cherry note throughout. It might mellow with age, and it’s a good representation of Anderson Valley’s fine 2009 vintage.
— V.B.
(2/1/2013)
Philo Ridge 2009 Unfiltered Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley)
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- $34
A light yet concentrated Pinot Noir, this has a cherry flavor and a spicy texture. Give it some air to allow the better side of its earthy aromas time to unravel.
— V.B.
(4/1/2013)
Navarro 2001 Dry Blanc Muscat (Anderson Valley)
- $14
Refreshing and clean, a tart young wine with bright flavors of orange pekoe, lemon zest and apricot. As the label states, it is dry, but finishes with a richly honeyed texture. A great summer sipper, or try with a salad of greens and tangerine sections.
— S.H.
(3/1/2004)
Handley 1995 Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (Anderson Valley)
- $30
From one of California’s coolest growing regions, the grapes nonetheless achieved the ripeness of white peaches, lending those notes to the aromas and flavors. It’s very clean and refreshing. There’s a nice toastiness that carries through to the finish, which is slightly sweet and bitter. To be released Spring 2001.
— S.H.
(12/15/2000)
Handley 1996 Brut Sparkling (Anderson Valley)
- $17
A brilliant gold color, with a fine stream of beads leading to dusty, bread dough aromas scented with lime peel. It tastes very dry, with citrus flavors and a sharp bite of acidity. The scoury finish is clean and refreshing.
— S.H.
(12/1/2001)
La Famiglia di Robert Mondavi 1999 Pinot Gris (Anderson Valley)
- $16
This flavorful, appetizing wine would be perfect with a wide variety of foods because it’s so fruity and clean. The freshest, ripest peaches and nectarines float out of the glass, with similar fruity flavors; meanwhile, crisp acidity makes the wine bright and zingy. No wood mars the bright, pure flavors, which finish with a trace of almond-skin bitterness.
— S.H.
(8/1/2001)
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