La Fenêtre
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La Fenêtre 2006 Santa Barbara Highlands South Mesa Élevage Réserve Syrah (Santa Barbara County)
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- $45
Appeals now for extraordinarily rich, soft flavors of caramelized vanilla cream infused with blackberry essence, cassis and pepper, with exotic notes of butterscotch, candied violets and Maraschino cherry glaze. One hundred percent new French oak is not too much for this elaborate, hedonistically rich Syrah. Best opened soon.
— S.H.
(8/1/2009)
La Fenêtre 2007 Le Bon Climat Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)
- $55
Extraordinarily rich and complicated, a dry, full-bodied Pinot Noir offering waves of ripe flavor, housed in a silky structure. Impresses for the power of cherries, black raspberries, currants, tangerine zest, cola and sandalwood, yet feels elegant and delicate in the mouth. Wonderful now, and should age well through 2013.
— S.H.
(12/31/2009)
La Fenêtre 2009 Los Alamos Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County)
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- $35
Lots of fine structure in this Chardonnay, with crisp acidity, minerals and even some firm tannins giving a framework to the tangerine and smoky oak flavors. Feels tight and elegant in the mouth. Drink this upscale Chard with rich fare, like ahi tuna and steamed lobster with drawn butter.
— S.H.
(12/31/2011)
La Fenêtre 2007 Calmant Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
- $50
Feels a bit thick and heavy now, with jammy raspberry, cherry, mocha and sandalwood flavors, but so good, so pure that a few years in the cellar have to benefit. A splendid acid-tannin balance provides the framework for aging. Better after 2011.
— S.H.
(12/31/2009)
La Fenêtre 2010 Presqu’ile Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)
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- $49
Made from grapes sourced from the old Addamo property in the cool Solomon Hills region, this wine shows an impressive core of cherry, cranberry and currant flavors. It’s racy and complex, and the mouth-watering acidity makes you crave lamb, tuna, steak and soft cheeses. It can be enjoyed now, and it should age for up to 10 years.
— S.H.
(4/1/2013)
La Fenêtre 2007 À Côté Los Alamos Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County)
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- $29
Rich and oaky, with lavish flavors of vanilla custard, smoky meringue and créme brulée. The fruit consists of ripe pineapples and Meyer lemons.
— S.H.
(8/1/2009)
La Fenêtre 2007 À Côté Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard South Mesa Syrah (Santa Barbara County)
- $29
Voluptuous, with decadently rich flavors of cassis, blackberry pie filling, red licorice, milk chocolate, black pepper and cedar flavors. Shows enough acidity and tannin structure for balance. Drink now.
— S.H.
(8/1/2009)
La Fenêtre 2007 Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley)
- $40
This is a tremendous, powerful Chardonnay that swamps the mouth with ripe fruit and oak. It detonates with pineapple crème brûlée, peach tart, buttered toast and vanilla flavors, and while it’s dry, it has a honey-sweet finish and a crisp, citrus acid tartness. Drink now.
— S.H.
(12/31/2009)
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