Varner
Spring Ridge Vineyard Hidden Block Pinot Noir
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Had this a year ago, aged nicely. Bob and Jim Varner started planting in 1980. Deep Ruby, slight brown edges, aromas of ripe berry fruits with earthy smoky cedar. On the palate cherry and raspberry with currant notes, good balance. Fine savory tannins, long ending with ripe fruit, toasty spice and earthy character. Drink now!!
Had this a year ago, aged nicely. Bob and Jim Varner started planting in 1980. Deep Ruby, slight brown edges, aromas of ripe berry fruits with earthy smoky cedar. On the palate cherry and raspberry with currant notes, good balance. Fine savory tannins, long ending with ripe fruit, toasty spice and earthy character. Drink now!!
Mar 12th, 2020Bob and Jim Varner started planting in 1980. Deep color with aromas of ripe berry fruits with wafts of smoky cedar. On the palate cherry and raspberry with currant notes, good balance. Fine savory tannins, lingering ending with fruit and bits of toasty spice. Tasting Sample!
Bob and Jim Varner started planting in 1980. Deep color with aromas of ripe berry fruits with wafts of smoky cedar. On the palate cherry and raspberry with currant notes, good balance. Fine savory tannins, lingering ending with fruit and bits of toasty spice. Tasting Sample!
May 16th, 2019
Already started showing secondary plum notes. Seems to have lost its freshness.
Already started showing secondary plum notes. Seems to have lost its freshness.
Mar 22nd, 2021
Bright red fruit nose and taste- at the front then evolves into minerality and spice. A medium weight Pinot.
Bright red fruit nose and taste- at the front then evolves into minerality and spice. A medium weight Pinot.
Aug 25th, 2018My neighbor’s wine :) a little on the tart side I thought.
My neighbor’s wine :) a little on the tart side I thought.
Jul 15th, 2018
Exotic and heady aromas of sandalwood, stone fruit and chalk, carry through a bright palate that shows pretty strawberry/peppery flavors.
Exotic and heady aromas of sandalwood, stone fruit and chalk, carry through a bright palate that shows pretty strawberry/peppery flavors.
Apr 5th, 2017Blackcurrant, blackberry, chalk and exotic pepoery spice on an intense palate. Soft on the front with savory and cruchier acidity coming through a meaty finish.
Blackcurrant, blackberry, chalk and exotic pepoery spice on an intense palate. Soft on the front with savory and cruchier acidity coming through a meaty finish.
Apr 5th, 2017