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Stephen Tanzer 91 points: Pale red. Vibrant, pure strawberry aromas, with crisp mineral and fresh rose notes adding lift and complexity. Crisp, spicy redcurrant and strawberry flavors offer a compelling blend of finesse and power, with fine grained tannins lending structural support. Finishes with energetic, tangy red berry flavors and excellent length. Lovely, graceful stuff.
Winery Notes: Olivet Grange Vineyard (OGV) is the Inman Family’s estate vineyard. This 10.5 acre vineyard is located at the junction of Olivet and Piner Roads amidst some of Sonoma County's and the Russian River Valley's most respected vineyards. The property is farmed organically. The 2005 OGV Pinot Noir has classic Russian River Valley characteristics, but shows a finesse and elegance which makes this wine stand out. The 2005 OGV Pinot Noir was made to pair with food, and its subtle and nuanced flavors and lively acidity create a wonderful interplay with a range of cuisines. The wine's color is light, bright and ruby red. The aroma is of dried rose petals, beeswax cheery and black tea. The flavor has tart cherry, wild strawberry, pomegranate, rhubarb, cardamom, sandalwood and other exotic Indian spices. This medium-bodied wine has silk-satiny textures with fine tannins and a long finish.
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