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94
points

Coghlan 2009 Diopside Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)

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  1. $40
While the texture of this Pinot is silky and light, it’s dramatic in flavor. The cherries, plums, pomegranates and persimmons are packed together into a dense core of taste, all spiced up with cinnamon, cloves and anise. Feels dramatic and complex, but young and fresh in acids and tannins. Give it 5–6 years.  — S.H.  (5/1/2012)
91
points

Coghlan 2009 Tourmaline Grenache Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley)
  1. $24
This is a very rich, creamy wine. Fermented in stainless steel, the creaminess must come from lees aging. The flavors of orange and apricot jam and zesty lemon tart are dominant, but vital acidity also stars, giving the finish a spicy punch.  — S.H.  (5/1/2012)
89
points

Coghlan 2009 Rio Vista Vineyard 115 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)

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  1. $37
A bit of an outlier for Pinot Noir, with a green, minty streak that cuts right through the cherries and pomegranates. With it comes stimulating acidity, but you have to wonder about the wine’s long-term prospects. Drink soon.  — S.H.  (5/1/2012)
89
points

Coghlan 2009 La Encantada Sapphire Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)

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  1. $47
Distinctly Californian in style, this is a soft, big, fruity Pinot Noir, packed with cherry, berry, cola and spice flavors that sink deep into the palate and last long on the finish. It’s certainly rich, but lacks some finesse and elegance. Drink now.  — S.H.  (5/1/2012)
88
points

Coghlan 2009 Spessartite on Quartz Fusion Red (Santa Ynez Valley)
  1. $47
Half Merlot and half Cabernet Sauvignon. The Merlot saves the day, rescuing the underripe Cab with rich flavors of cherries and red plums. Oak adds the usual notes of sweet buttered toast and spice. Drink now.  — S.H.  (5/1/2012)
85
points

Coghlan 2009 Amethyst Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Ynez Valley)
  1. $54
Shows the difficulties of making Cabernet succeed in this Santa Barbara County inland valley. It’s awkward, with sweet blackberry and bell pepper flavors swamped with oak.  — S.H.  (5/1/2012)
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Amethyst Diopside La Encantada Sapphire Rio Vista Vineyard 115 Spessartite on Quartz Fusion Tourmaline

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Bordeaux-style Red Blend Cabernet Sauvignon Grenache Blanc Pinot Noir
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