Thank God for Handley Cellars! The 2007 production level of their beautiful Pinot Noir was on the larger side of usual. I've received a handful of texts, tweets, messages and phone calls from folks who've recently opened this gorgeous bottle of Handley Cellars Pinot Noir. Last spring I tasted the 2007 for the first time over a sunny lunch at the winery. The chef paired Asian dishes to go with all of the wines, but the Pinot was truly the star of the show. 2007 Handley Cellars Pinot Noir - from their website:
" Our goal is to produce Pinots that reflect the vintage and region where they are grown. This Pinot Noir is a blend of twelve different vineyards, each contributing an element of complexity, giving it beautiful aromas of cherry, violets, lavender, and blueberry, along with hints of chocolate. Our Estate vineyard Martini clone brightens the wine, while the Dijon clones contribute to its long, silky finish.
The mild acidity of our 2007 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir makes it an excellent accompaniment to cheeses such as goat or triple cremes, while the textures complement lamb, duck, or salmon dishes as well"
93 POINTS - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - Ultimate Beverage Challenge (June 2010)
RECOMMENDED - Food and Wine, wine guide (2010)
GOLD MEDAL - Mendocino County Fair (2009)
GOLD MEDAL - SF Chronicle Wine Competition (2010)
GOLD MEDAL - Pacific Rim Wine Competition (2010)
GOLD MEDAL - Critics Challenge International Wine Competition (2010)
FOUR STAR GOLD MEDAL (BEST OF CLASS) - Orange County Fair (2010) GOLD MEDAL - SF Chronicle Wine Competition (2010)
GOLD MEDAL - Pacific Rim Wine Competition (2010)
GOLD MEDAL - Critics Challenge International Wine Competition (2010)
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