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Jonathan Newman - 92+/100

"This limited production, single-vineyard Pinot Noir comes from America’s best Pinot country. Schneider Vineyard grapes were dry-farmed for greater intensity. Only 400 cases were made. Complex and delicious, this wine opens up with savory, smokey notes that yield to a generous mid-palate of raspberry and cherry cola. More fruit and great structure make the finish delightful."

"It's a delightful wine with plenty of fruit that is very expressive of the terroir of Russian River Valley, which is one of the best regions for Pinot Noir in America. It has a beautiful nose of red currants, a touch of pomegranate, and some forest floor notes. Gorgeous fruit, medium to full body, silky tannins, and a plush texture all make for a sensual Pinot Noir experience. Drink it over the next several years."
(Product description)
 
UNIT SIZE: 750.00 ml
VARIETAL: Pinot Noir
VINTAGE: 2007
COUNTRY: United States
REGION: California

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Thumbprint Cellars Schneider Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2007

2007 Thumbprint Cellars Schneider Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
This limited production, single-vineyard Pinot Noir comes from America’s best Pinot country. Schneider Vineyard grapes were dry-farmed for greater intensity. Only 400 cases were made. Complex and delicious, this wine opens up with savory, smokey notes that yield to a generous mid-palate of raspberry and cherry cola. More fruit and great structure make the finish delightful. 

 

 

By Jonathan Newman

2007 Thumbprint Cellars Schneider Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Wine Type: Dry Red Wine
Wine Varietal: Pinot Noir
Appellation: Russian River Valley
By Jonathan H. Newman
Rating: 92+/100

Thumbprint Cellars owner/winemaker Scott Lindstrom-Dake and his wife Erica are involved in every aspect of their small winery in Sonoma County, California. They chose the name "Thumbprint Cellars" because they only make limited production wines in lots that aren't big enough to leave a "footprint." In fact, only 400 cases were made of this wine. Scott and Erica sell most of their wines in California, so this is a rare chance to try a wine that usually is found only in their tasting room in Healdsburg. It's a delightful wine with plenty of fruit that is very expressive of the terroir of Russian River Valley, which is one of the best regions for Pinot Noir in America. It has a beautiful nose of red currants, a touch of pomegranate, and some forest floor notes. Gorgeous fruit, medium to full body, silky tannins, and a plush texture all make for a sensual Pinot Noir experience. Drink it over the next several years. This food-friendly wine is excellent with poultry and meat dishes and would be the perfect wine for the holidays.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(*)Jonathan Newman served as Chairman of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (“PLCB”), the largest buyer of wine and spirits in the U.S., and the largest purchaser of California wines in the world. Jonathan was Wine Enthusiast’s Man of The Year (2003) and received the American Wine Society’s Award of Merit (2004).  In 2005, he was awarded the Guild of Sommeliers highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award. He was also named by Market Watch Magazine as one of the Top Five Leaders in the alcoholic beverage industry (2005). In 2006, he was elected as Chairman-elect of the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association.