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Florida Jim

Florida Jim

Florida Jim
2005 Inman Family, Pinot Noir Olivet Grange Vineyard:
This OGV is not the typical Russian River pinot I am used to it is delicate, fresh and elegantly textured. The crunchy red fruit and cinnamon/brown spice element is still there but I can tell this has had some whole cluster fermentation and has been handled very gently.
The wine is floral and spicy on the nose; spicy cherry-fruited and so feminine and silky in the mouth with a charming and complex herbal tone that is well integrated, exceptional balance; and it finishes with a crisp, clean note. With a little air in the decanter, it becomes even more of a piece and presents a smooth yet bright overall impression. No evidence of wood anywhere. 13.2% alcohol, screwcap and found in a sale rack for $25. Could cellar short term but is perfect now after a splash decant.
I will go back today and buy what is left; I cant think of a west coast pinot noir I have enjoyed more.

Best, Jim
 
originally posted by Jay Miller:
Inman has been on my list of wines to try for a while. I'd have jumped at that price too.
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Jay,
I have only tasted the Inman wines occasionally. Others, who have more experience with them, say the 2005 OGV is especially suited for delicacy.
Best, Jim
 
BTW, I communicated with Kathleen Inman this afternoon and she told me there is no whole cluster in this at all. Completely destemmed, she even pulls all the jacks.
I assume this means I'm discerning the vineyard signature - another reason to be very happy with this wine.
Best, Jim
 
originally posted by Florida Jim:
BTW, I communicated with Kathleen Inman this afternoon and she told me there is no whole cluster in this at all. Completely destemmed, she even pulls all the jacks.
I assume this means I'm discerning the vineyard signature - another reason to be very happy with this wine.
Best, Jim
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Do you think I would like it?
 
VLM,
Maybe.
I have better luck figuring white wines you'd like then red.
But I would definitely serve it to you if you visited - in other words, I think it is something you would like to try.
And the bottles I went back and bought are going to Sonoma with me so, anytime between July 20 and November 30, if you happen to be in the area . . .
I'd actually be very curious as to what you do think of it.
Best, Jim
 
originally posted by Yixin:
Integrity compromisedCaptain Tumorman, please don't allow the young and idealistic VLM to be corrupted!
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What alternative universe did you wake up in?
Best, Jim
 
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