Goldeneye (Duckhorn Vineyards)
Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
Anderson Valley, North Coast, California, USA
2007 | Pinot Noir
Goldeneye; Estate
Mendocino Coast / Anderson Valley; Philo, CA, USA
(91-93; Drink 2017-27, 2H decant)
Nose has perfectly dehydrated strawberry+raspberry, crushed ripe black cherry, bittersweet chocolate chips and moist forest aromas.
Palate has strawberry jam, dried raspberry, earthy tones and dark chocolate with a long finish, excluding tannins.
In a perfect spot for loving a perfectly aged Anderson Valley PN...
Paired to pork tenderloin medallions in a Maitake/Sage/Madeira sauce.
2007 | Pinot Noir
Goldeneye; Estate
Mendocino Coast / Anderson Valley; Philo, CA, USA
(91-93; Drink 2017-27, 2H decant)
Nose has perfectly dehydrated strawberry+raspberry, crushed ripe black cherry, bittersweet chocolate chips and moist forest aromas.
Palate has strawberry jam, dried raspberry, earthy tones and dark chocolate with a long finish, excluding tannins.
In a perfect spot for loving a perfectly aged Anderson Valley PN...
Paired to pork tenderloin medallions in a Maitake/Sage/Madeira sauce.
Great Pinot! 2007 year a great one.
Great Pinot! 2007 year a great one.
1 person found it helpfulNov 13th, 2017
Magnum~ A very robust Pinot.
Magnum~ A very robust Pinot.
1 person found it helpfulNov 11th, 2017
No nose. I had to go around smelling other things to make sure mine was working. Regardless there was a pleasant cherry cola palate.
No nose. I had to go around smelling other things to make sure mine was working. Regardless there was a pleasant cherry cola palate.
1 person found it helpfulSep 25th, 2016
Nose driven by primary and ripe (overripe), sometimes cooked fruit. Musk and hints of lovage. Interesting but certainly untypical for Pinot.
Dry, does not taste brought or like marmalade as the nose might promised. Still closed, very firm tannin, a bit bitter (wine fault?), oak. Finish is rather short. Potential? Well it won’t die in the next years, but I doubt that this wine will improve over time
Nose driven by primary and ripe (overripe), sometimes cooked fruit. Musk and hints of lovage. Interesting but certainly untypical for Pinot.
Dry, does not taste brought or like marmalade as the nose might promised. Still closed, very firm tannin, a bit bitter (wine fault?), oak. Finish is rather short. Potential? Well it won’t die in the next years, but I doubt that this wine will improve over time
Was quite surprised at how well this drank. Very tight upon opening with strong vanilla extract alcohol but 25 min open in the bottle did wonders. Maintained its body and fruit for a while.
Was quite surprised at how well this drank. Very tight upon opening with strong vanilla extract alcohol but 25 min open in the bottle did wonders. Maintained its body and fruit for a while.
Jun 17th, 2019
A few years past peak, but still had good fruit and balance.
A few years past peak, but still had good fruit and balance.
Jul 29th, 2018
The perfect pinot!!!! Flawless!!!!
The perfect pinot!!!! Flawless!!!!
Nov 8th, 2013
In its prime. Big red fruit. Velvety tannins. Well balanced.
In its prime. Big red fruit. Velvety tannins. Well balanced.
Aug 9th, 2013