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Bergström Arcus Vineyard Pinot Noir
2003

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Bergström
Vineyard
Whole Cluster
Pinot Noir 2003

95 pts

"Opulent, juicy and generous with its currant and blackberry flavors, highly polished to bring out the spicy, slightly earthy overtones, lingering on the silky finish. Has tremendous power and length without great weight."

95 pts

"Big round and opulent, filling in all the nooks and crannies with plum, currant, and blackberry flavors,shaded with subtle spice and pepper notes. The finish is beautifully knit and supple enough to let the flavor echo for days. Drink now through 2015."

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Bergström Cumberland Reserve
Pinot Noir 2003

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de Lancellotti
Vineyard
Pinot Noir 2003

92 pts

"Earthy mineral flavors add extra dimension to this richly textured, elegant Pinot, offering raspberry and cherry notes as the finish persists against firm tannins."

89 pts

"Chewy tannins frame a rich, lithe core of black cherry, tar and dark chocolate flavors that pick up speed on the long generous finish. Not much finesse now, but cellaring might help. Best after 2007."

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Bergström Arcus Vineyard Pinot Noir
2002

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Bergström
Vineyard
Pinot Noir 2002

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94 pts

"... rich, plush and aristocratic... Generous with its wild berry and cherry fruit, the wine is layered with black pepper and green olive flavors that mingle effortlessly through the fine-grained finish."

93 pts

"... made from the best barrels from the family's 15-acre vineyard in the Red Hills. Remarkably dense in color, almost opaque, but not heavy-handed at all. The texture is supple, centering on fresh dark plum with hints of cherry and sassafras, wrapped in fine-grained tannins."

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Bergström Arcus Vineyard Pinot Noir 2001

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94 pts

"Dark, rich and dense with many layers of plum, blackberry, and heady perfume notes that linger on the finish, echoing spice oak tones as well, all the while keeping the texture polished and refined."

93 pts
TOP 100 WINES #44

"... an amazingly rich and complete wine that satisfies on every level ... forward flavors of raspberries and cherries that satisfy the palate, yet also possesses layers of subtle complexity in the mingling of acids, tannins and smoky oak ... an ager through the decade."

Bergström Cumberland Reserve Pinot Noir 2001

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92 pts

"Firm and juicy, a crisp wine with a mouthful of tightly woven flavors, offering peppery blueberry, plum and sweet spice notes that last and last. Impressive now, should unfold with cellaring."

91 pts

"Takes the regular bottling to new heights, as if everything were on steroids. Massive in the fruity, berry flavors that explode in the mouth, and yet the wine easily maintains dignity and balance."

Bergström Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2001

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91 pts - TOP 100 WINES #74

"Lovely stuff, it manages to be rich in flavor yet delicate in texture, offering raspberry and mint scented cherry and peppery spice flavors, which linger effortlessly on the fine-grained finish."

90 pts

"A fascinating Pinot ... with a distinct kiss of terroir in the spicy white-pepper aromas that dust underlying black cherry-kirsch flavors. Dry and crisp, with a chunky meaty mouthfeel."