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RouteStock Cellars 2010 99W Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)
- $19
Moderately full and roundly fruity, with an undertone of mineral or concrete. This is a nicely managed blend, with the balance and grip to age for another five years.
— P.G.
(6/1/2012)
RouteStock Cellars 2007 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)
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- $20
Sturdy and clean, this is a good, near-term, go-to Pinot Noir. It’s got light berry and pomegranate fruit, tart acids, spicy herb highlights and firm tannins. All the fruit flavor is front-loaded.
— P.G.
(6/1/2010)
RouteStock Cellars 2007 Route 29 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
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- $20
A bit tough in texture, but a very nice Cabernet, with blackberry, black currant and cedar flavors. The roughness won’t go away, but you can decant it for an hour or two before serving.
— S.H.
(8/1/2010)
RouteStock Cellars 2009 Route 121 Chardonnay (Carneros)
- $15
The apricot and pear flavors are obviously very ripe, but they’re balanced by brisk acidity, and a certain stong minerality you often find in Carneros Chardonnays. Oak plays its part. A bit obvious, but for the price, there’s plenty of opulence.
— S.H.
(11/1/2010)
RouteStock Cellars 2009 99W Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)
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- $19
Another new entry into the under-$20 Oregon Pinot ranks, this one from Wilson Daniels. Oregon law requires that wines with varietal labeling be 95% the named varietal; here there is 3% Syrah in the cuvée. Tart red berries, leaf and herb mingle in a graceful, though light bottle. A nice balance of fruit, herb, acid and tannin, with a pleasing spicy finish.
— P.G.
(3/1/2011)
RouteStock Cellars 2010 Route 121 Chardonnay (Carneros)
- $15
Good, in a simple way, with Chardonnay personality that will appeal to lots of people. It’s dry and creamy in texture, with bright acidity framing citrus and tropical fruit, peach, mineral and vanilla flavors.
— S.H.
(4/1/2012)
RouteStock Cellars 2008 Route 29 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
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- $20
Overly ripe and Port-like, with raisin and currant aromas. Tastes bitter in the mouth, with raisin skin tannins, although there are some rich blackberry jam and chocolate flavors.
— S.H.
(12/15/2010)
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