Wine Doctrine
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Reviews

6 notes

2013

Thomas George Estates Pinot Noir Cresta Ridge Vineyard

Sonoma County · Russian River Valley

Drank quickly and without much thought given to its nuances, but not too captivating overall when compared to the other wines served. Red berry and earth. That's about what I can remember. As was the…

Reviewed 6 May 2017
2012

Thomas George Estates Pinot Noir Baker Ridge

Sonoma County · Russian River Valley

The best of the Pinots offered in the tasting. This was served alongside the 2014 and 2013 versions of the same wine designation. The 2012 was far superior (which possibly shows these wines'…

Reviewed 6 May 2017
2013

Thomas George Estates Pinot Noir Baker Ridge

Sonoma County · Russian River Valley

A slight improvement when compared to the 2014 served alongside it, this 2013 had a little more earth and deeper cranberry notes. Still on the leaner side of the Pinot profile, but able to at least…

Reviewed 6 May 2017
2014

Thomas George Estates Pinot Noir Baker Ridge

Sonoma County · Russian River Valley

Served alongside the 2013 and 2012. Understandably, the 2014 was wound pretty tight, and displayed the least expressive core fruit flavors of the trio. Needs time to develop. Give it another 2+ years…

Reviewed 6 May 2017
2013

Thomas George Estates Pinot Noir Starr Ridge Vineyard

Sonoma County · Russian River Valley

Fairly lean and lithe (bordering on watery), with some pedestrian red berry and subtle wood notes. The thinnest of the Pinots in the lineup; mid-palate was linear and pretty forgettable.

Reviewed 6 May 2017
2013

Thomas George Estates Chardonnay Estate Wine Starr Ridge Vineyard

Sonoma County · Russian River Valley

I remember this being a "fine" Chardonnay, but in comparison to the other Chardonnays we had throughout the day at Lynmar and Wren Hop, this got lost in the shuffle by the end of the day. I recall…

Reviewed 6 May 2017