2005 Quail Hill Pinot Noir
94 POINTS
Hugh Chapelle took over as director of winemaking at Lynmar in 2004, after a successful run at Flowers. He makes Quail Hill from the estate vineyard on Laguna Ridge, first planted in the early 1970’s. This 2005 is round, rich and fragrant when first opened, with the deep textural satisfaction of Great Russian River pinot noir. The substantial dark cherry and black raspberry flavors gain richness from equally dark, chocolate savor of the oak. The combination forms a delicious bond, balanced, harmonious and lasting, built to cellar. If you open it now, decant the bottle for roast chops from pasture-raised Berkshire pigs. –April 2008

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