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Estancia 1997 Pinnacles Pinot Noir (Monterey County)
- $14
Ripe, vibrant black-cherry nose. Elegant, bright black-cherry fruit. Slightly acidic but lively. Very pretty, but young. Needs three to five years to round out, but very promising.
— W.E.
(11/15/1999)
Estancia 2005 Stonewall Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)
- $25
This is a very good Pinot Noir that shows how well the appellation can balance the variety. It has lush cherry, blackberry, tea, cola and cocoa flavors, and a rich, silky texture. Could develop bottle complexity over the next six years.
— S.H.
(12/15/2007)
Estancia 2002 Keyes Canyon Ranches Zinfandel (Paso Robles)
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- $12
Here’s a big, rich, tannic Zin, the kind that kicks butt in youth and will age. It’s astringent with tannins now, but the core of blackberry and cherry fruit is powerful. Perfectly dry, this wine should develop nicely over the next several years.
— S.H.
(8/1/2005)
Estancia 1998 Single Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay (Monterey County)
- $20
The complex toasty-smoky nose also holds hints of apples and white peaches. Medium-bodied and verging on oily in texture, with a long, buttery finish.
— W.E.
(6/1/2000)
Estancia 2006 Reserve Chardonnay (Monterey)
- $19
This is a very rich Chardonnay, bursting with Key lime pie, ripe golden kiwi, pineapple, buttered toast and crème brûlée flavors. That fine, crisp coastal acidity makes it brisk and clean. Drink now.
— S.H.
(2/1/2009)
Estancia 2006 Meritage (Paso Robles)
- $34
Based on Cabernet Sauvignon, this Bordeaux blend is rich in blackberry, cherry, currant, chocolate and cedar flavors. It’s dry, and the softness of the mouthfeel makes it instantly appealing. Drink now.
— S.H.
(5/1/2009)
Estancia 2008 Riesling (Monterey County)
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- $15
A delightful Riesling, with clean flavors of green apples, citrus fruits, apricots, wildflowers and vanilla, and an off-dry finish. Very nice as a cocktail wine.
— S.H.
(8/1/2009)
Estancia 2007 Shiraz
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- $12
Dark, bone dry and tannic, a full-bodied wine whose tartness and astringency call for rich fare, like beef stew. Shows deeply ripe flavors of blackberries, cassis, bitter dark chocolate and black pepper that are enlivened with brisk acidity.
— S.H.
(3/1/2010)
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