"12 Tempting California Reds
New reviews of California Pinot Noir, Petite Sirah, Syrah and more
MaryAnn Worobiec
Posted: October 17, 2011
Siduri tops this week's list of new reviews from California with two wines—one a single-vineyard (Sierra Mar) and one from Russian River Valley—that showcase Siduri's strength as one of the top producers of Pinot Noir in California......wo wines in this report stick out for their value: The Beckmen Cuvee Le Bec is a big mouthful of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Counoise...
SIDURI Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands Sierra Mar Vineyard 2010 Score: 92
Fresh and snappy, with ripe, vibrant black cherry, wild berry and red plum flavors, this defines pure, ripe dark fruit. Full-bodied and impeccably balanced, ending with a persistent finish. Drink now through 2018. 408 cases made. —J.L.SIDURI Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2010 Score: 91
Intense and pure, with vivid boysenberry and huckleberry flavors that are racy and complex. Well-focused, long and persistent on the finish. Drink now through 2017. 1,639 cases made.BECKMEN Cuvee Le Bec Santa Ynez Valley 2009 Score: 90
A real mouthful that packs in ripe, potent, powerful dark berry, spice, loamy earth and black licorice notes. Firm, chunky and rustic, yet charming, ending with a long, chewy finish. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Counoise. Drink now through 2018. 3,500 cases made.
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