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Valley View 2007 Anna Maria Viognier (Rogue Valley)
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Soft and peachy, with good midpalate concentration. This is a simple but fruity and flavorful wine, with just the vaguest suggestion of Meyer lemon in the finish.
— P.G.
(7/1/2009)
Valley View 2006 Anna Maria Syrah (Applegate Valley)
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This is showing light black cherry fruit, forward and moderately chewy. Other hints of black fruits and coffee grounds add some interest, with smoke and pepper filling out the finish.
— P.G.
(6/1/2012)
Valley View 2006 Anna Maria Cabernet Franc (Rogue Valley)
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Cabernet Franc seems to be a strength in the Rogue Valley, as the fruit expression is good and the aggressive herbaceousness of Cabernet Sauvignon is somewhat tamed. Here the aromas are blackberry and cassis, and those fruit flavors are threaded with smoke and coffee. Balanced into a light, herbal finish.
— P.G.
(12/15/2010)
Valley View 2008 Anna Maria Viognier (Applegate Valley)
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Broad across the palate, this brings flavors of orange soda and orange candy, with a grainy impression. It’s fruit forward, with a quick fade.
— P.G.
(6/1/2012)
Valley View 2004 Anna Maria Syrah (Rogue Valley)
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Not sure why a five-year-old Syrah is being released in the spring of 2009, but it remains reasonably fresh. The primary fruit is fading, and the excessive, toasty, smoky barrel flavors tend to bury the subtleties that age may have provided. This is simple, peppery, and absolutely ready to drink right now.
— P.G.
(7/1/2009)
Valley View 2008 Anna Maria Roussanne (Applegate Valley)
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Woody and blocky, with light peach-flavored fruit. Though neutral barrels are indicated, it has an overriding woody note. The fruit thins out quickly, with some bitterness (from skins?) and a little vanilla wafer in the aftertaste.
— P.G.
(12/15/2010)
Valley View 2006 Anna Maria Tempranillo (Applegate Valley)
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The Tempranillo—bud wood from Abacela—was grafted onto 30-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon vines. Not sure how many vintages have been made, but it’s too soon to rate the experiment. This is a lightly toasty, rather elegant red with little varietal character, but it’s nicely built and perfectly fine for a simple supper.
— P.G.
(7/1/2009)
Valley View 2008 Anna Maria Tempranillo (Applegate Valley)
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Light and chocolaty, this carries a strong and distinctive scent and flavor of cinnamon spice. On the palate, the flavors suggest strawberries, with a quick-to-fade finish.
— P.G.
(6/1/2012)
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