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Andromeda 2008

This is a beast of a Pinot Noir from the unknown area of Marin County, California. The winemaker however is well known for wines of extreme quality, most of them mixed in the back yard of his farm. Sean Thackrey creates wines that are good to drink; as simple as that.

The bouquet is very elegant and packed with red fruit, jam and pomegranate. Lovely seductive stuff!

The massive taste (can it be Pinot?) has a perfect balance and is wonderfully smooth. Lots of jammy red fruit, but not sweet. The alcohol content is a bit on the high side: 14%+...

 Andromeda Pinot Noir
Marin County, California
Sean Thackrey
Massive Pinot + high price...


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