2000 Marcassin Blue Slide Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir [WA96][WS94][D92]

Producer: Marcassin  Region: Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, CaliforniaVarietal: Pinot NoirYear: 2000   Wine Advocate, 96 Points  "The 2000 Pinot Noir Blue Slide Ridge, my candidate for a DRC Richebourg on steroids vote, possesses the extraordinary aromatics that this vineyard routinely produces. The blueberry, blackberry, forest floor, mushroom, and gamy notes are all offered in a provocative smorgasbord of aromas. There is tremendous fruit intensity, medium to full body, outstanding acid levels, and a long, textured, spectacular finish."  Wine Spectator, 94 Points  "Aromas of ripe cherry, wild berry and citrus show optimal ripeness, giving this a sweet plum core of flavors before adding a nice touch of fresh earth. Tannins are ripe and integrated, finishing with a dash of flavor akin to strawberry rhubarb pie. *Collectibles*"  Decanter, 92 Points  "Marcassin's Blue-Slide Ridge bottling, from a vineyard owned by the Martinelli family, is Helen Turley's most consistently successful Pino