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D'Argenzio 2001 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
- $29
This is a superrich Pinot. It offers exuberant flavors of cherries, cola, cocoa and even pecan pie, but in this case the acidity is great enough to balance. Fortunately, it maintains delicacy and lightness despite the depth of flavor.
— S.H.
(8/1/2005)
D'Argenzio 2004 Baldacci Ranch Old Vine Zinfandel (Russian River Valley)
- $48
The vineyard is old, planted when Theodore Roosevelt was president, and the wine has very complicated flavors of wild fruits, dried herbs and peppery spices, dark chocolate, coffee, tobacco and minerals. It’s also very dry, although that comes at the cost of high alcohol. It’s a really nice, smooth Zinfandel, although the flavors could be a bit more concentrated.
— S.H.
(9/1/2008)
D'Argenzio 2003 L Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County)
- $42
Unusual for a 2003 Cab to be held back this long before release. Maybe they thought the tannins were too strong. They’re fully resolved now, but the fruit has faded, leaving behind mild flavors of dried cherries, currants and herbs that finish very dry. It’s an elegant wine, rather than a voluptuous one.
— S.H.
(9/1/2008)
D'Argenzio 2002 Merlot (Napa Valley)
- $38
There are lots of ripe, juicy cherry flavors in this wine, and a chocolaty finish. You’ll also find a sharpness of acidity and tannins that provides structure. The firmness and fruity sweetness suggest a nice char-broiled steak.
— S.H.
(8/1/2005)
D'Argenzio 2004 Tom Feeney Ranch Old Vine Zinfandel (Russian River Valley)
- $40
Tastes a bit old and tired for a Zin that’s less than 4 years of age, but on the plus side is the light, silky texture and complex flavors of dried berries and red currants, cola, cocoa, anise and black peppercorn.
— S.H.
(9/1/2008)
D'Argenzio 2002 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
- $32
Rich, intricate and rather heavy, like a Persian carpet, with a tapestry of cherry, cola, spice and mocha flavors that are really quite delicious. This wine would benefit from greater acidity, to make all this richness shine, but it’s a nice drink.
— S.H.
(8/1/2005)
D'Argenzio 2001 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
- $30
Displays classic RRV characteristics of cola, rhubarb, tart pomegranate and cherry, with firm acidity and a silky texture, without showing a whole lot of depth. Still, the ride is a jazzy one.
— S.H.
(12/1/2004)
D'Argenzio 2005 D'Alfonso Sangiovese (Sonoma Valley)
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- $28
Dry and bitter, this Sangiovese is better than most California bottlings, but has its work cut out for it. It shows a good range of tart cherryskin flavors, with additional flavors of acidic things like espresso and tobacco.
— S.H.
(8/1/2008)
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