92
points
MacMurray Ranch 2009 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)
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$35
Russian River-based MacMurray Ranch turns to the Central Coast’s Santa Lucia Highlands for Pinot Noir, with admirable results. This is a terrific wine for drinking now, dry and powerful in red fruits, cola and spices, yet elegantly tailored. Might develop for a few years, but best now for youthful exuberance, although you do want to give it three hours in a decanter.
— S.H.
(3/1/2012)
92
points
MacMurray Ranch 2007 Winemaker's Block Selection Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
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$60
Easily the best MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir ever. Shows impressive depth and complexity, with rich flavors of cherries, red currants, cola, pomegranates, persimmons and smoky sandalwood, finished with tangy Asian spices. Tastes a bit jammy, suggesting a few years in the bottle.
— S.H.
(3/1/2010)
90
points
MacMurray Ranch 2005 Pinot Gris (Sonoma Coast)
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$20
One thing about PG is that, no matter whether it’s oaked or not, the best ones need a cool climate. That’s just what the grapes got here. The racy acidity is preserved, while long hang time gives ripe fruit and spice flavors. In this case, there’s a touch of oak and lees, which adds layers to this delicious, complex white wine.
— S.H.
(2/1/2007)
90
points
MacMurray Ranch 2007 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)
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$28
Currently hard and tart in acids and tannins, but loaded with sweet, ripe fruit, this Pinot is silky enough to drink now, which most consumers probably will. But if you give it until sometime in 2010, the cherries, cola, sandalwood and spices will mesh and improve.
— S.H.
(12/15/2009)
89
points
MacMurray Ranch 2006 Winemaker's Block Selection Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
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$60
Rich and voluptuous, this low-production Pinot shows very ripe cherry pie filling, red currant, cola, licorice, beef jerky, orange zest and pepper spice flavors that finish thoroughly dry. Silky and delicately structured, it seems at its best over the next year or two.
— S.H.
(2/1/2009)
87
points
MacMurray Ranch 2008 Pinot Gris (Sonoma Coast)
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$20
A pretty wine, crisp and fruity, with flavors of sour pineapple cough drop, Meyer lemon, lime, flowers and minerals. Finishes dry and ultraclean. Great with a juicy cheeseburger, believe it or not.
— S.H.
(12/15/2009)