TN: 2004 Roederer Estate Pinot Noir, Estate Bottled (Anderson Valley AVA, California)

[zin1953]

As with many sparkling wine producers in California, Roederer Estate produces still wines (table wines) that are sold only at the winery. Lynn and I picked up a bottle of this wine a couple of years ago . . .

2004 Roederer Estate Pinot Noir, Estate Bottled (Anderson Valley AVA, California): Bright ruby-garnet in color, clean and brilliant to the eye; the bouquet captures Anderson Valley Pinot beautifully, with cherry fruit, rose petals, forest floor, light earth and wood spice; on the palate, the wien is satin-smooth, moderately fleshy, with generous, ripe (but not overripe) fruit, light oak, and hints of spice, vanilla, saddle leather, and more; well-balanced, smooth and elegant, with no trace of heat or alcohol (despite the label indicating 14.4% abv); the finish is long, lingering, and absolutely delicious. Excellent!

Cheers,
Jason

[vickib]

Yes! I bought a bottle of this last summer, when visiting. I loved it, for all the reasons you so eloquently list. I made a mental note recently to mail order some, if I don't get up there soon.

[pinotho]

Anderson Valley and Mendocino County pinots have a freshness about them (plus all the attributes you laid out) that is very, very attractive....I don't have a feel for how well these wines last , but at our age , why do we care .......

[ibstatguy]

Jason - thx for this note as I had no idea Roederer made any still wines.

[ibstatguy]

Jason: their web page only lists the '05 for sale (at a very fair price of $24/btl); were you able to try any of the '05?

[zin1953]

Sorry for the delayed reply; I was out of town for a few days.

Keep in mind, I bought the 2004 a couple of years ago; the 2005 was not let released at that time, so -- no, I haven't had it. But it's a good vintage in that region, and I will probably order some just based on having had the '04 . . .

[ibstatguy]

thanks!