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Caernarvon Cellars

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89
points

Caernarvon Cellars 1999 Pinot Noir (San Lucas)

  1. $26
Quite rich and viscous, with a full-blown core of bright cherry and herb flavors. Spice-like cinnamon and nutmeg also find expression here, framed in very soft tannins. Good acidity holds it together, while the finish is pleasingly long.  — J.M.  (7/1/2003)
88
points

Caernarvon Cellars 2001 Cuvée Frank Zlahtina Zinfandel (Paso Robles)

A richly textured, viscous wine, with big, deep black plum, smoke, toast, cherry, licorice and spice flavors. It falters a bit on the palate, as it finishes a bit short and a touch tannic. Nonetheless, it offers plenty of pleasure.  — J.M.  (10/1/2004)
87
points

Caernarvon Cellars 2002 Cuvee Frank Zinfandel (Paso Robles)

  1. $20
So ripe in berries, it veers into raisins, but they add a note of interest to the cherry, cocoa and blueberry flavors. The wine is fully dry, at the cost of high alcohol, but that’s Zin for you.  — S.H.  (10/1/2005)
86
points

Caernarvon Cellars 2002 Rio San Lucas Vineyard Pinot Noir (San Lucas)

  1. $25
This wine is quite dry, with a good grip of dusty tannins and a silky mouthfeel. It has cherry-berry and cocoa flavors and a long, fruity finish. Drinking well now, it should be consumed in the next year to preserve vibrancy.  — S.H.  (6/1/2005)
85
points

Caernarvon Cellars 1999 Cuvee Frank Zinfandel (Monterey)

  1. $23
Bright cherry flavors are the hallmark of this zippy wine, which also serves up spice, anise and briary blackberry notes. Its focus is moderate, but it’s still quite enjoyable. —J.M.  — J.M.  (2/1/2003)
83
points

Caernarvon Cellars 2001 Rio San Lucas Vineyard Pinot Noir (San Lucas)

  1. $25
The only Pinot I’ve ever tasted from this appellation, which is in the warmish to hot southern Salinas Valley. Seems a little flat. Has earthy flavors and easy tannins.  — S.H.  (10/1/2004)
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