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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 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 2007 Saralee's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $35
Tight in acidity and tannins now, but very complex, offering a range of cherry, tangerine zest, mushroom, cola and Indian spice flavors that swirl to a long finish. The mouthfeel is delicate, but the power is impressive. Drink now–2015.
— S.H.
(8/1/2011)
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)
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 2006 Trenton Estate Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
- $52
At two-plus years this Pinot Noir still is an infant. It’s a swirl of new toasty oak, ripe cherries and currants, acidity and fresh, chunky tannins. It’s a pity that much of it will be opened too young. Should be more harmonious toward the end of 2009, and evolve for many years after.
— S.H.
(5/1/2009)
Joseph Swan Vineyards 2006 Trenton Estate Vineyard Syrah (Russian River Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $28
Amazing that a winery would hold back an estate-grown Syrah for five years before release, but Joseph Swan did with this wine. It’s still pretty tannic, but the core of blackberries, blueberries and dark chocolate is starting to explode into the secondary characteristics associated with aged wine. And that is very exciting, especially at this price. Should continue…
— S.H.
(2/1/2012)
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