From the Wine Spectator

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Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Goldridge Vineyard 2009

95 points | 760 cases made |
A riveting wine, with fragrant, delicate plum and black cherry notes. Firms nicely, dipping into red and black licorice flavors, displaying lively acidity and ending with a laser beam of fruitiness. Drink now through 2018. From California.—J.L.

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Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Altamont Vineyard Old Vines 2009

94 points | 325 cases made |
Pure, ripe plum, blueberry and wild berry flavors are supple and graceful, delicate and detailed. This is most impressive on the finish
where the flavors are fresh and lively. Drink now through 2018. From California.—J.L.

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Pinot Noir Russian River Valley High Plains 2009

93 points | 210 cases made |
Intense, with vivid wild berry, raspberry and red and black licorice notes, gaining depth and persistence. Adds a touch of mineral, but returns to the red berry and blackberry themes on the finish. Drink now through 2018.—J.L.

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Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley Guadagni Bros. Vineyard 2009

93 points | 700 cases made |
The rare Zinfandel with focus and structure, offering aromas of wild berry and pepper, with complex flavors of baked black cherry and smoky spice. Drink now through 2017. 700 cases made. –TF.

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Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2008

95 points | 1,050 cases made |
Aromas of plum and blackberry jam turn firm and intense on the palate, gaining depth, nuance and traction. Finishes with a strong burst of flavors. Drink now through 2018. From California.—J.L.

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Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Goldridge Vineyard 2008

92 points | 1,025 cases made |
A lighter, more delicate style, with fragrant rose petal, black cherry, wild berry, berry jam and spice notes. Medium- to full-bodied,
this ends the way it started, delicate and fragrant. Drink now through 2018.—J.L.

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Cabernet Sauvignon Russian River Valley Vineyard 2008

92 points | 300 cases made |
Complex, well-structured and elegant, with spicy raspberry, cedar and red licorice flavors, turning supple and graceful on the long, subtle, lingering finish. A rare Russian River Cabernet, not to mention one that succeeds handsomely. Drink now through 2020. 300 cases made. –JL

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Syrah Russian River Valley 2008

91 points | 340 cases made |
A graceful, stylish mix of subtle spice, berry, cedar, tobacco and mineral flavors, this full-bodied wine is appropriately tannic, yet it's the finesse, polish and refinement that's most striking. Drink now through 2020. 340 cases made. –JL

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Syrah Russian River Valley Goldridge Vineyard 2008

90 points | 345 cases made |
Very approachable, smooth and polished, with a subtle mix of spice, mineral, dark berry, plum and cedar flavors. Medium- to full-bodied, ending with nuances of spiced gingerbread. Drink now through 2018. 345 cases made. –JL

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Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2008

91 points | 1,540 cases made |
Fresh and floral, with white peach and honeydew melon flavors that show hints of honey and honeysuckle. Medium- to full-bodied and creamy-textured, ending with a subtle, graceful finish. Drink now through 2017. 1,540 cases made. –JL

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Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Goldridge Vineyard 33 Year Old Vines 2007

93 points | 235 cases made |
Very subtle and delicate, yet expansive, with pretty wilted rose petal, plum and black cherry notes that are supple and caressing, with fine-grained tannins leading to a hint of mineral on the clean finish. Drink now through 2018. 235 cases made. –JL

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Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Reserve 2007

93 points | 245 cases made |
Rich and racy, with juicy, high-toned wild blackberry flavors that show a berry balsamic edge. Very intense and vibrant, gaining velocity and depth on the long, persistent finish. Drink now through 2017. 245 cases made. –JL