Twomey Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2015
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Pair with rich paella with Andouille sausage and mussels, black trumpet risotto with freshly shaved parmesan.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
A pretty special effort, the 2015 Twomey Anderson Valley Pinot Noir shows pure and wild red fruit aromas and flavors. Crisp and lively in the finish, this wine looks like a keeper that will see a significant improvement over the next several years. (Tasted: April 13, 2017, San Francisco, CA)
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This wine’s fat fruit completely fills its structure, keeping the tannic grip to a gentle, wholesome earthiness. Those tannins have a dry almond-skin savor, adding a saline note. It leaves a tight, youthful impression, a pinot noir for roast squab or quail.
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Anderson Valley, located in Mendocino County just above Sonoma County, is one of California’s coolest AVAs, allowing it a long growing season. Only 15 miles long, the region makes a slice eastward through the mountains, from the frigid Pacific Ocean. Dramatic diurnal temperature variations here preserve grape acidity and thus freshness in the finished wines. These are prime conditions for growing Pinot Noir, and the valley produces many fine versions. Characteristics of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir typically include crisp acidity, cranberry and strawberry notes as well as earthy notes of forest floor and mushroom.
Still Pinot Noir, however, is only part of the story. Pinot Noir, along with Chardonnay, are also grown for Anderson Valley’s exceptional sparkling wines. Produced via the traditional method, these offer a classic toasty note from lees aging, bright, complex fruit notes and a clean, refreshing character.