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Harmonique in the News!
SILVER MEDAL won at the
San Francisco Chronicle Competition January, 2019:
2012 “828” PINOT NOIR
"This clone, harvested from young vines, is new to our lineup. The flavors are somewhat wild and exotic, atypical of our other Pinots."
Bob Klindt, Winemaker
Articles
PinotFile, Volume 9, Issue 26, "Sips of California Pinot Noir", June 23, 2013
http://www.princeofpinot.com/article/1385
AWARDS:
2010 Oppenlander Pinot Noir, Comptche
GOLD MEDAL - SF Chronicle 2017 Competition
2010 The Noble One, Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley
SILVER MEDAL - SF Chronicle 2017 Competition
2009 The Noble One, Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley
92 PTS - GOLD MEDAL - EXCEPTIONAL - World Wine Championships Awards
"Ruby black color. Bold, exotic aromas and flavors of chocolate mint, baked berries, pepper and herbs, and vanilla candle with a supple, tangy, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a warming, charming finish with accents of exotic spices, dried sour cherry, and
spiced prunes and dates with light oak. A very distinctive and spicy pinot that will be great with Asian beef dishes."
2009 Delicace' Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley $46.
88 PTS - SILVER MEDAL - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - World Wine Championships Awards
"Violet garnet clear bright color. Attractive aromas and flavors of ripe black cherries, butter cream, subtle spiced berries, and dried twigs with a lightly tannic, lively, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a warming, complex, medium-long finish with woody tannins and light oak. A nicely balanced red that will elevate a broad range of food."
2007 Delicace' Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley $44.
90 PTS - GOLD MEDAL - EXCEPTIONAL - World Wine Championships Awards
"Light ruby red with a brickish rim. Aromas of wild raspberry, morello cherry,
crushed boysenberry, vanilla bean, portobello and licorice. Cherry, portobello and
vanilla flavors are well balanced as they interplay with one another. Full and round finish." (Tasted on November 14, 2013)
2007 The Noble One, Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, $39
89 PTS - SILVER MEDAL - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - World Wine Championships Awards
"Medium ruby red with a brickish rim. Aromas of black raspberry, dried cherry, mushroom, red licorice and nutmeg. Sort and supple cherry, strawberry and nutmeg flavors with notes of vanilla, cedar, and brown mushrooms." (Tasted on November 14, 2013)
2007 Elegance', Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley $36
87 PTS - SILVER MEDAL - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - World Wine Championships Awards
"Pale ruby red with a brickish rim. Red cherry chutney, strawberry and raspberry aromas with freshly tilled soil, vanilla and allspice. Hint of mushrooms, melon and simple cherry berry flavors with a clean finish." (Tasted on November 14, 2013)
2004 The Noble One
94 POINTS - Wine Enthusiast
"The near-perfect marriage of acidity and fruit stars in this dramatically structured wine. The flavors, of red cherries and ripe red plums, are pure as can be, and that crispness boosts and brightens them to starburst quality. Lots of oak adds a delicious finish of toast, sweet vanilla and spice. Absolutely gorgeous Pinot Noir." S.H. (11/1/2007)
TWO GOLD MEDALS - Mondial du Pinot Noir , Switzerland 2007:
Mondial du Pinot Noir is the only competition in the world devoted solely to Pinot Noir making this competition the true point of reference in the world of Pinot Noir. Of 1,050 Pinots submitted, 56 were awarded Gold Medals. Harmonique won 2 Golds. Burgundy took top honors. A wine from Meursault in Burgundy received the highest score. Among the Gold were a Nuits Saint Georges Grand Cru, and a Pommard 1er Cru, and HARMONIQUE's The Noble One and Delicace' 2004.
TOP 15 "MUST TRY" PINOT NOIRS CALIFORNIA - PinotFile
2004 Delicace'
FIRST TEAM PINOT NOIR ALL AMERICAN 2007 - PinotFile
2002 The Noble One
FIRST TEAM "ALL-AMERICANS" 2005 - Pinot File, Volume 5, Issue 16, December 20, 20
