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2005 W. H. Smith Pinot Noir,
Maritime Vineyard 
The 2005 Maritime Ridge Pinot Noir is from a variety
of carefully chosen vineyards all located just miles
from the Pacific Ocean. Given the proprietary name,
Maritime Vineyard by Bill and Joan Smith, this wine is
a perfect blend of fruit from the Hellenthal Vineyard,
Phelps Vineyard in Freestone, Umino and Twin Hill
Vineyard in the Petaluma Gap area of the Sonoma
Coast Region. Most of these vineyards sit on ridges
with south-facing slopes that benefit from long days of
direct sun and the coastal fog. All of these vineyards
are in the Sonoma Coast Appellation.
The vineyards that compose the Maritime Pinot Noir yield barely more
than two tons per acre bringing tremendous intensity to the finished wine.
A blend of several different clones, it is a stunning fusion of flavors;
smoky pig fat, dark sweet ripe blackberries, plum and rhubarb with
background notes of cedar and spice. This vintage of Maritime Vineyard
shows a complex yet well proportioned balance of velvet tannins,
voluptuous fruit and a long finish.
Roasted lamb or duck and classic French dishes like Cog au Vin, or Beef
Bourgogne are the most desirable food match with this wine.
Wine & Spirits Review and Wine Spectator Review (pdf)
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