La Follette
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La Follette 2010 Van der Kamp Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Mountain)
- $40
A tremendous wine, this appeals to the senses as well as the intellect. Dry, tart in acidity and somewhat tannic, it shows complex flavors of raspberry and cherry pie, bacon, cinnamon, white pepper and sandalwood. The finish goes on and on. So delicious now, you can hardly keep from drinking it, but this is a Pinot Noir that will age for 6–8 years, gradually losing…
— S.H.
(2/1/2013)
La Follette 2011 Van der Kamp Vineyard Pinot Meunier (Sonoma Mountain)
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- $37
Flavors of cherry compote, Dr. Pepper, vanilla, exotic spice and sandalwood are brightened by acidity, making this easy to mistake for a Pinot Noir. This is rich, vital and complex, so pair it with fare like roast duck or lamb. Greg La Follette has taken the lead in California in exploring the Meunier possibilities, with brilliant results. Drink now–2017.
— S.H.
(2/1/2013)
La Follette 2009 Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast)
- Editors' Choice
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- $30
A very rich, flamboyant Chardonnay, designed to dazzle. With tropical fruit and spice flavors, it has all the buttered toast, crême brulée and butterscotch notes you could ask for from oak barrels. Brisk acidity provides much needed balance in this superb white wine.
— S.H.
(10/1/2011)
La Follette 2010 Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast)
- $38
Classy and delicious, this shows all you could ask for in the way of flavors of ripe tropical fruit and rich oak, with a buttery, creamy texture. With bright acidity and a firm minerality at its center, it’s also structurally balanced and elegant.
— S.H.
(8/1/2012)
La Follette 2009 Van der Kamp Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Mountain)
- Cellar Selection
- $40
Earns its high score by virtue of sheer power. Just explodes in the mouth with raspberry and cherry fruit, as well as spicy complexities of cola, red licorice and smoky oak. Dry and full-bodied for a Pinot Noir, it’s a little brawny now, but should develop bottle complexity over the next 6–8 years.
— S.H.
(3/1/2012)
La Follette 2008 Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast)
- $30
A beautiful young Chardonnay, brisk in acidity, and ultra-clean despite the richness. Shows exotic tropical fruit, white peach and sweet vanilla flavors, with a fine minerality that grounds and complexes the fruit. Really easy for everybody to like, although connoisseurs will find all kinds of nuances.
— S.H.
(11/1/2010)
La Follette 2010 Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)
- Online Exclusive
- $40
This is for drinking now with chicken or beef tacos. It defines the approachable style of drink-me-now Pinot Noir, with rich, complex flavors of raspberry and cherry jam, vanilla, buttered toast and cinnamon. The silky texture and vibrant acidity are nearly perfect.
— S.H.
(2/1/2013)
La Follette 2009 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)
- Editors' Choice
- $30
Just gorgeous, a wine to linger over with the finest food. Bone dry and crisp in acidity, it shows subtle flavors of sour cherry candy, persimmons and spices. Sweet, smoky oak is perfectly integrated. One of the best Pinot Noirs of the vintage in this price range and a comparative bargain.
— S.H.
(10/1/2011)
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