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Wedell Cellars 2002 Hillside Vineyard Chardonnay (Edna Valley)

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Price $45

Richly creamy, the flavors suggest dried peaches and mangoes and a buttery, vanilla-rich pineapple crème brûlée, with a complex spicebox finish. — S.H. (7/1/2006)

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Wedell Cellars 2003 Pinot Noir (Arroyo Grande Valley)

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Price $60

Here’s a Pinot that stands out even among its appellative peers. The usual cherry and cola fruit is there, but there’s a thyme-and-lavender edge that calls to mind certain southern French wines, and a savage, sweet leather and animal character that practically cries out for duck or game. The wine is very dry, fairly oaky, and young in raw, juicy acidity. Give it… — S.H. (11/1/2006)

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Wedell Cellars 2002 Hillside Vineyard Pinot Noir (Edna Valley)

Price $95

Made from the Dijon clones so popular in the mid-’90s, this is a tremendous wine. It’s dark and vigorous, with massive cherry pie, raspberry tart, white chocolate fudge and coffee flavors, properly dry and rich in fine tannins. I have given it a point less than Wedell’s outstanding ’03 Pinot simply because this wine is so rich, so dense that it’s lost a bit of… — S.H. (11/1/2006)

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Wedell Cellars 2000 Hillside Vineyard Pinot Noir (Edna Valley)

Price $90

One of the best Central Coast Pinots in memory. Incredibly rich and full bodied, filled with juicy flavors of blackberry, cherry, raspberry, tobacco, smoke, vanilla and earth. Yet the body is delicate and light as air on the palate. The spicy aftertaste lasts for a full minute. — S.H. (7/1/2003)

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Wedell Cellars 2004 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)

Price $50

Wedell is a pioneer in the Santa Rita Hills, now known as Sta. Rita due to objections by the Chileans. With this juicy wine, which is their lower-priced, regional bottling, they certify their presence. It’s dry, racy and absolutely delicious, rich in superripe cherry pie, cola, mocha and vanilla oak flavors that finish clean and crisp. Drink now. — S.H. (2/1/2007)

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Wedell Cellars 2001 Viognier (Edna Valley)

Price $21

California whites don’t get much fruitier or more fragrant. Just packed with juicy flavors of white peach, nectarine, fig and vanilla. Despite its size, it never loses sight of balance and elegance. — S.H. (5/1/2003)

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Wedell Cellars 2008 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)

Price $70

This is a big, rich, heavy Pinot Noir, lacking vital structure. It feels flat. But the flavors are enormously beautiful, rich in baked cherry pie filling, Dr. Pepper cola, ginger cookie, sautéed mushroom and smoky vanilla oak. Gains extra points for the sheer drama of the flavors. — S.H. (6/1/2011)

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Wedell Cellars 2007 Hillside Vineyard Pinot Noir (Edna Valley)

Price $125

A dark, rich, concentrated wine that’s not particularly Pinot-like in body. It’s more like a Rhône wine. But it’s good and savory, with cherry and blackberry jam, baked pie crust and spicy sandalwood flavors that turn overripe and raisiny as you swallow. — S.H. (6/1/2011)

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Hillside Vineyard

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Chardonnay Pinot Noir Viognier

2009 Va Piano

Having been given almost four years of age prior to release, this deep…

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