Wines
of the Week:
Lynmar Estate - Sonoma County
Situated
on a unique and picturesque site with rolling
vineyards bordered by the Laguna de Santa Rosa watershed in
Sonoma County's Russian River Valley, Lynmar Estate's
focus is on producing top-notch Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Based
on the selection of offerings our panel tasted, we'd say they
are doing quite well in meeting that standard.
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Lynmar
Estate 2012 Quail Hill Vineyard Chardonnay
Winery:
Lynmar Estate
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Region: Russian
River Valley, California
Year:
2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 50-55
Review:
The nose offers aromatics of pineapples, peaches, and
apricots that are accented by traces of honey and citrus
blossoms. A sip reveals flavors of peach, apricot, and
passion fruit that unfold into suggestions of lemon custard,
fresh bread, and white blossoms. Lush and layered, it's
a lovely Chardonnay. 1,292 cases produced
Rating: 92 |
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Lynmar
Estate 2013 Pinot Noir
Winery:
Lynmar Estate
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Russian
River Valley, California
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 35-40
Review:
Aromas of plums, black cherries, and strawberries mingle
with notes of cola, tea, and earth on the nose. Flavors
of strawberry, plum, and cherry emerge on the palate,
alongside whispers of clove, cola, and spice. A welcoming
acidity and supple tannins, make it a fine choice to pair
with roast chicken, turkey, or duck. 2,359 cases were
made.
Rating: 89 |
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Lynmar
Estate 2012 Quail Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir
Winery:
Lynmar Estate
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Russian
River Valley, California
Year:
2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 55-60
Review:
A bouquet of cherries, plums, cola, and spice greets the
senses. The palate showcases flavors of cherry, plum,
and raspberry that interweave with allusions of cola,
white pepper, and creamy oak. Dark and opulent with plush
tannins, open a bottle with a variety of mushroom dishes.
2,360 cases produced.
Rating: 90 |
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Note:
Wines rated with a "+" have not yet reached their
peak quality but will do so over the next few years
By
Jason Barlow
96
— 100 |
Spectacular |
92
— 95 |
Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
85
— 88 |
Good |
81
— 84 |
Solid |
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