Whistling Dog, Anden Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2006
I drink this wine with foreboding — it's gone likely never to return. This is another of the "lasts" from Seven Springs, and (this) Anden vineyards. It's very sad, but the wines that made these grapes will now be hard to obtain, and much more expensive. If you want to read about the tragedy, you can get the full story here. Alas, they are gone, so enjoy the last while you can.
And this is a great bottle of wine for $20 — that's how much I paid. Though, now that it is known as the "last", I've seen it recently for $28. Either way, it's still a great bottle — if you can find it. Really, nostalgic.
The nose is cedar, dust and violet. Yeah, it's strong floral. Past that is clove — strong — and a little chemical smell. Boy, this is a rich and creamy one.. It's vanilla and red cherry. It goes down with a little citrus on the swallow. Citrus flashes, yet the acid is subtle on that quick finish. It's not a spicy finish. In fact it's quick. And then you're left with that cream. It sounds funny to write, but it's tasty and satisfying.
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8.0