Wines from Sonoma Coast

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Williams Selyem 2002 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)

Price $35

Fruity and simple aromas of orange popsicle, cherry Lifesaver and mocha lead to a thick, rather soft wine, with ripe, heavy flavors. Might turn into something more interesting in a few years. — W.E. (11/1/2004)

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Tandem 2002 Auction Block Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)

Price $60

Proceeds for this priciest of Tandem’s ’02s go to charity, but it’s not the winery’s best. It’s dark, extracted and jammy, and rather heavy and flat. — S.H. (11/1/2004)

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Kosta Browne 2002 Kanzler Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)

Price $48

Air this young wine to let it show its candied cherry and raspberry flavors. It’s smooth and creamy, with some dusty tannins on the finish. Drink now with rich meats. — W.E. (11/1/2004)

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Savannah-Chanelle 2002 Armagh Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)

Price $30

Attractive for the aromatics and the pretty flavors of tart cherries, vanilla and herbs, Crisp, supple and elegant in the mouth, this polished wine has a long, oaky-sweet finish. — W.E. (11/1/2004)

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Beauregard 2002 Hirsch Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)

Price $35

Rather thick and extracted, almost syrupy in blackberry, spiced plum and coffee flavors. There are some dusty tannins, and the wine turns a little cloying on the finish. — S.H. (2/1/2005)

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Lily 2002 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)

Price $18

Starts with a blast of leathery animal, oak and cherry cocoa, then turns tough and earthy in the mouth, with a cherry finish. Very dry, with a good, silky mouthfeel. Might develop additional complexities in a year or two. — S.H. (8/1/2005)

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Landmark 2001 Kastania Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)

Price $45

Rather full-bodied for a Pinot, with black cherry and mocha flavors that finish dry and spicy. It’s not a great wine, but has a satisfying quality. — S.H. (10/1/2005)

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Manzanita Creek 2003 Irene's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)

Price $55

What this wine needs is more acidic crispness. The flavors are totally delicious, the texture is elegant, the finish is totally dry, but the superripe cherries, raspberries, cocoa and cola just sort of melt into the palate, then fade away. — S.H. (9/1/2007)

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