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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 2011 Anna Maria Viognier (Applegate Valley)
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A somewhat unusual expression of Viognier with notes of lime, lime leaf, and white peach that seem more reminiscent of a Sauvignon Blanc. It’s full bodied and viscous, ending with a bitter note.
— S.S.
(6/1/2013)
Valley View 2010 Anna Maria Tempranillo (Applegate Valley)
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Though the palate can’t deliver all that the aromas have to offer, there’s intrigue to this estate Tempranillo with notes of dark flowers, sweet tobacco, and dried tea leaves playing off olive and other savory notes.
— S.S.
(6/1/2013)
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 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 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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