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Sequana 2007 Sundawg Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir (Green Valley)
- $50
This distinctive Pinot Noir’s source is a tiny vineyard in cool Green Valley; the winegrower is James MacPhail, whose own MacPhail Pinot Noirs are so good. The wine itself is totally dry and silky and firm in acidity, yet soft in fine tannins. You might call it noble. It’s eruptive in cherries, sweet smoky bacon, raspberry granola and oaky sandalwood. Gorgeous…
— S.H.
(9/11/2009)
Sequana 2009 Sundawg Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir (Green Valley)
- $50
Another great release from Sequana of this single-vineyard bottling, which hails from the golden slopes of the cool, southwestern part of the Russian River Valley. It’s rich in raspberry, pomegranate and persimmon fruit, elaborated with sweet new French oak, but saved from being merely ripe by a firm minerality and brilliant acidity. Should develop interestingly…
— S.H.
(2/1/2012)
Sequana 2010 Sundawg Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir (Green Valley)
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- $50
This bears a silky texture that’s light and pleasant on the palate, but there’s nothing light about the flavors. It offers blasts of ripe, pure raspberry, cherry and Dr. Pepper, with lots of exotic spice. Decant and drink now, but it should also age for up to eight years.
— S.H.
(2/1/2013)
Sequana 2007 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir (Green Valley)
- $40
Green Valley is the coolest part of Russian River Valley and the wine shows the wind and fog in its crisp acidity and minty quality. But there’s a wealth of roasted cherries, along with rich smoky cedar, and the mouthfeel is silky and refined. Should develop over the next six years.
— S.H.
(9/1/2009)
Sequana 2010 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir (Green Valley)
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- $45
Just delicious, showing the promise of the 2010 vintage. The wine is ripe and intense in red cherry, cranberry and spice flavors, with a rich jacket of smoky oak. Feels like pure silk, while notable alcohol provides a boost of warmth for a chilly evening.
— S.H.
(2/1/2013)
Sequana 2010 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)
- $32
Lush and opulent, this shows complex flavors of cherry compote, raspberry jam, date and exotic spice. Thoroughly dry on the finish, this drinks well right now. It offers a delicacy that’s sometimes missing in Santa Lucia Pinot Noirs. From Hess Collection.
— S.H.
(3/1/2013)
Sequana 2008 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir (Green Valley)
- $40
Ultrarich and forward in fruit, and what’s wrong with that? Floods the palate with pie filling flavors of cherries and raspberries, with a rich coating of oak that adds vanilla, buttered toast and caramel. The richness is balanced with crisp acidity.
— S.H.
(8/1/2010)
Sequana 2008 Sarmento Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)
- $32
Winemaker James MacPhail brings his touch to this ripe, delicious Pinot Noir. It explodes in raspberries and cherries, but it’s no more fruit bomb. Shows fine acidity and even a dusting of tannins that provide structural integrity. Really nice now, and should develop over the next 4–6 years.
— S.H.
(8/1/2010)
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