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Archived Reviews

2003 Pinot Noir

 

"Ripe & rich in tone with interesting nuances of caramel, wild cherry
spice & creme brulee, this wine is full and fleshy with a touch of 
the velvet that is so prized in Pinot Noir.  Flavors are ripe & fruity with
plenty of continuity and vitality."   
92 Points 
2003 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, Connoisseur's Guide

"Made from grapes grown close to the chilly Pacific, this is a wine
with bright acidity and elegance.  It's got some size, too, but unlike
many big, rich Pinots from warmer areas, this one toes the line
on balance like a pro.  The cherry cola, raspberry, tea and gentle
spice flavors are satisfying and complex."
91 Points
2003 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir,  Wine Enthusiast   

"This was very sexy juice when young and now it is totally scandalous. Full
bodied in texture and lush, earthy mushrooms and dark cherries. Plush ripe berry
flavors that carry over into a finish that lasts an eternity.  This wine has
plenty of structure for the long haul."
2003 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, PinotFile,  February 2007

"Ripe bing cherry, black plum, dark spice and notes of mocha open to a
full ripe palate of dried cherry, tea leaf tannins and a long cherry finish.
This wine has richness and fullness without going over the top; its fruit and
 bright acidity will be good with rich meats like duck and even lamb".
2003 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Selections, July 2006

"Fresh red cherry fruit with a layer of oak.  Aeration reveals pepper and deep
complexity.  It has a low 3.38 pH for aging.  A superb wine by Anthony
 Austin made from grapes off of the extreme Sonoma Coast."
2003 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences,  April 2006

2002 Pinot Noir

"Among the more polished offerings tasted.  Its ripe cherry fruit is paired
comfortably with creamy, slightly toasty oak.  Its velvety feel and long
cherry and dried flower flavors run into a nice bit of firmness."
92 Points
2002 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, Connoisseuer's Guide, , August 2004

"Deep plum, blackberry and black cherry aromas set the stage for an onslaught
of dark fruit flavors highlighted by herbs, earth, and oak.  Easy to drink, and
Burgundian in spirit, this Pinot Noir has the right balance of acid and
tannins to complement food." 
2002 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, PinotFile, February 2007

"Burgundian in character.  It is light brick in color and reveals ripe cherry
fruit with bright acidity, good overall balance and a lingering finish."
91 Points
2002 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, International Wine Review

"Top 20 Wines of 2005.  Strawberry and cherry fruit flavors with notes of
roasted nuts and vanilla.  Fine structure and a velvety texture make this a
formidable example of a Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir".
2002 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, Tim Dwight, Florida Today, January 2005

"Burgundy-like with classic herb and cherry-berry notes, a trace
of dusty complexity, and a pure silk finish." 
2002 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences,  April 2006

2002 Chardonnay

"Sonoma Coast Vineyards is One To Watch. This is a chardonnay with finesse; bright and crisp...its fresh, clean impression is juxtaposed against a ripe fruit core. "
Four Stars, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
2002 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Decanter, January 2005