Pinot Noir Carneros West Slope 2007

96 points | $70 | 150 cases made | Red

Captivating, with a core of pure, ripe raspberry and cherry flavors that are purely defined. The rich texture supports notes of clove, anise, truffle and aged cigar. Both elegant and powerful. The
aromatics and the long finish leaves you wanting more. Drink now through 2014. From California.—M.W.

2009 New York Wine Experience: California’s Top-Rated Pinot Noirs

Saintsbury Carneros Lee Vineyard

"...Introducing David Graves of Saintsbury, Laube said, “David is the dean of our Pinot producers today. He pioneered Carneros Pinot.” Graves and his partner, Dick Ward, launched the winery in 1981; one of the first vineyards they worked with was Ira Lee’s in Carneros. The Saintsbury Carneros Lee Vineyard (93, $45) he poured was rich and plush..."

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Green Acres in Sonoma

World-class grapes from Sangiacomo Family Vineyards are in demand
October 2009
Story and photo by Christopher Sawyer

"Each autumn, the end of winegrowing season is marked by the noticeable scent of fresh-picked grapes and the growing anticipation of the finished wines that will represent the beauties of the vintage. In southern Sonoma County, no one knows this better than the Sangiacomos, a multi-generational family known for its hands-on approach to farming, with 1,600 acres of vineyards in Carneros, Sonoma Valley and Sonoma Coast...."

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Feature Story Sangiacomo Family Values Intelligence in the Vineyard

Vineyard & Winery Management Magazine
September/October 2009
By Christopher Sawyer

"With the recent gobbling up of small California wineries by big corporations and the sales of vineyards during tough economic times, the tradition of passing down grapegrowing skills to the next generation is not as common as it used to be.

In Sonoma County, a glowing exception is the Sangiacomo clan. Run by a multi-generational family known for its detailed, custom viticultural practices and its dedication to growing world-class grapes, Sangiacomo Family Vineyards farms 1,600 acres of vineyards and more than 100 distinctive sites in the Carneros, Sonoma Valley and Sonoma Coast regions..."

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Cuvaison 2007 Chardonnay, Carneros

92 points | Editor's Choice

"A beautiful Chardonnay with so much class and elegance, it’s a bargain
at this price. Shows lush flavors of pineapple creme brulee, Meyer lemon custard and vanilla sorbet, balanced with crisp acidity and a fine touch of smoky oak. Perfect with shellfish." — Steve Heimoff