Joseph Swan Vineyards
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Joseph Swan Vineyards 2007 Trenton Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $52
An awesome Pinot Noir—it’s hard to find words to describe its beauty. It’s bone dry and rich in stimulating acidity, and the cherry and raspberry fruit flavors have an earthy, mushroomy quality that grounds the wine and gives it a real sense of terroir. Shows the fleshy attractions of the amazing ’07 vintage, with an undisputed capacity to age. Now–2017, at least.
— S.H.
(8/1/2011)
Joseph Swan Vineyards 2010 Trenton Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
- Online Exclusive
- $58
Tannic and tightly wound, this has an astringent resistance, but because the flavors are so powerful, it’s already delicious. Intense notes of raspberry jam, cherry pie, anisette, Dr. Pepper are all present, and a rich, sweet jacket of smoky sandalwood adds further complexity. Give it 5–6 years in the cellar, but it could last for 15 years if you enjoy mature wines.
— S.H.
(4/1/2013)
Joseph Swan Vineyards 2010 Saralee’s Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)
- $32
It’s easy to create ripe, oaky wines, but attaining true complexity is something else. This Chardonnay, which was made from fruit sourced from a highly regarded vineyard in the cool mid-southern part of the Russian River Valley, is elaborate, dry and rich in green apple, mango and orange flavors. The acidity is just about perfect, giving the palate a tart zinginess…
— S.H.
(4/1/2013)
Joseph Swan Vineyards 2003 Lone Redwood Ranch Zinfandel (Russian River Valley)
- $25
Dry and distinctly wild in brambly, briary berry fruit and spice. At first this Zin feels rustic, with a sandpapery grip and fresh, juicy acids. But the brilliant structure of acidity, bracing tannins and caressing mouthfeel reveal how delicate this really is. This is great Zinfandel.
— S.H.
(9/1/2007)
Joseph Swan Vineyards 2008 Saralee’s Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- $35
A worthy followup to the 2007, perhaps not as immediately flamboyant, but a major Pinot Noir to age in the cellar. Shows flashy cherry and raspberry fruit, with tantalizingly rich spices and a perfect coating of sweet, smoky oak. Fine and delicious now, after decanting, and should develop over this decade.
— S.H.
(2/1/2012)
Joseph Swan Vineyards 2006 Great Oak Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
- $38
A beautiful Pinot Noir notable for sheer lusciousness, which is partly due to high alcohol. The flavors are remarkably rich and ripe in cherries, currants and cola, with savory hints of mint and cocoa. Displays a great balance of acids, tannins and oak. Great now and for a decade.
— S.H.
(5/1/2009)
Joseph Swan Vineyards 2009 Great Oak Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $35
You can smell and taste the damp, cool, forest countryside of the Russian River Valley in this wine. Flavors of earth, mushroom, decaying tree bark and pine needle are all present, and the notes of cherry, cola and pomegranate are intense. It’s fairly tannic, with a crisp edge of acidity. Drink now–2015.
— S.H.
(4/1/2013)
Joseph Swan Vineyards 2005 Saralee’s Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
- $35
This bottling is now past its initial blush of youth and is entering its middle period. The cherry and pomegranate fruit is drying, turning more interesting and complex, with spicy, mushroomy complexities. Even the color is changing toward rust. Swan Pinots live for a very long time, and this one is just getting started.
— S.H.
(5/1/2009)
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