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2008 Côte Sud Vineyard Chardonnay
"Supple and graceful, glowing with pear, lime, cream and clove flavors that expand beautifully on the long, vivid finish. This has both stuffing and elegance, with the balance to last. Drink now through 2016." Wine Spectator
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2008 Grace Vineyard Pinot Noir
“Velvety, focused and extraordinarily expressive, offering a lovely mouthful of plum, blueberry and mineral flavors that gain momentum on the medium-weight finish, persisting enticingly. The structure seems to melt away, and the flavors just hang in there. Drink now through 2018.” Wine Spectator
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2008 Yamhill Cuvée Pinot Noir
“Pure and focused aromatically, with blueberry, plum, spice and loam aromas leaping from the glass. The firm tannins have bite, but the complex flavors shoot through on the lively finish. Shows depth and grace. Best from 2013 through 2018.” Wine Spectator
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2008 Coeur Blanc
“Raw, round and generous with its leesy, minerally pear, green mango and spice flavors. Finishes with refinement and more mineral.” Wine Spectator
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2008 Clos du Soleil Chardonnay
“Polished and round, with an earthy edge to the pear and lime flavors. The tangy finish picks up toasty, creamy notes.” Wine Spectator
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2008 Mark Bradford Vineyard Pinot Noir
"An exceptionally fragrant and expressive nose of sandalwood, spice box, incense, floral notes, black cherry, and black raspberry, It is the densest, richest, and most layered of the Serene offerings along with exceptional length and precision. It will reward 4-5 years of cellaring and should easily see its 20th birthday." Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
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2008 Jerusalem Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir
"Displays a lovely bouquet of balsam wood, rose petal, smoke, incense, and a predominance of red fruits. On the palate it is a bit more chunky and savory than the preceding cuvees while displaying excellent volume and balance. It will benefit from another 2-3 years of cellaring but can be approached now."
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2008 Yamhill Cuvée Pinot Noir
"Medium ruby in color with an expressive nose of spicy red fruits and considerable terroir character. On the palate the fruit leans to the dark side of the spectrum with intense black cherry and black raspberry flavors as well as excellent grip, balance, and length. This tasty effort can be enjoyed now but has the stuffing to evolve for 2-3 years."
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2007 Etoile Vineyard Chardonnay
“A polished and supple Chardonnay, thid is spicy, featuring nutmeg and tobacco overtones to the pear and custard flavors. Lingers on the finish, with a hint of butterscotch.” Wine Spectator
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2007 Jerusalem Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir
"The cinnamon-scented black currant, cherry and floral notes come through strongly against the fine tannins on the finish. Needs time to settle into itself, but this is a keeper. Best from 2012 through 2020."
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