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Mossback 2006 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
- $25
This is a good Pinot Noir. While it’s not an ager because it’s made for immediate consumption, it does show an elegant structure. Crisp acidity provides balance to the cola, cherry, pomegranate, spice and smoky vanilla flavors.
— S.H.
(5/1/2008)
Mossback 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Chalk Hill)
- $25
Dry and tannic, with intense blackberry and cassis flavors. It’s strong and dense and impressive, with a wonderful mouthfeel. Will it age? Open now through 2014 and see what happens.
— S.H.
(3/1/2011)
Mossback 2008 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
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- $25
Oak dominates this wine, in the form of vanilla, caramel and buttered toast. Under that are simple but tasty flavors of cherries and raspberries. It’s a silky, creamy Pinot Noir for drinking now.
— S.H.
(3/1/2011)
Mossback 2009 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)
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- $18
An everyday Chardonnay with a creamy texture and oak-inspired buttered toast notes. The underlying fruit has pineapple and orange flavors.
— S.H.
(3/1/2011)
Mossback 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Chalk Hill)
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- $25
With soft, easy tannins and barely noticeable acidity, this easy little Cab lacks structural integrity. It’s very ripe and rich in cherries, blackberries and anise, but the lightness lowers the point score.
— S.H.
(12/31/2011)
Mossback 2007 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
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- $25
Lots of ripe cherry, chocolate, cola, anise and sandalwood flavors in this Pinot. It’s a little sweet and simple, but likeable for its silky texture and crisp, coastal acidity. Ready now.
— S.H.
(11/1/2009)
Mossback 2009 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
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- $25
Sharp in acidity, and not entirely ripe, with a wintergreen mint zest to the cherries. Needs a rich, well-marbled steak to soften it.
— S.H.
(9/1/2011)
Mossback 2004 Unoaked Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)
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- $17
No oak lets the basic wine show through, but the problem is that it’s unbalanced. It’s sugary sweet in peach and apricot flavors, with a harsh, burnt finish.
— S.H.
(3/1/2008)
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