92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Winemaker Zach Rasmuson did not produce a
Narrows Vineyard bottling in 2005. Instead, those grapes went into the
regular Goldeneye, to its great benefit. The wine is particularly rich
and powerful in cherry pie filling, black raspberry, mocha, Dr. Pepper
and smoky oak flavors, with a gorgeous, mouth-filling texture that's
dramatic on the finish." 91 points and two stars from the Connoisseurs'
Guide to California Wine: "Rich oak combines nicely with equally rich
cherry-like fruit and suggestions of dried flowers in the nose of this
outgoing effort, and the wine's flavors follow suit with sweetly spiced
cherries running their length. It is firmly balance but fully expressed
and easy to taste even now, and it will make very fine drinking over
the next several years while its vineyard-designate siblings age into
their best.(June 2008) Goldeneye winemaker Zach Rasmuson crafts
cool-climate pinot noirs from the Anderson Valley that reflect the
unique growing conditions of the Mendocino Coast. Using small-lot
techniques, he has created a well-balanced, medium-bodied wine in 2005
that is wonderfully satisfying. A tease of fruit and spice reminiscent
of apple-cherry cobbler entice on the nose. On the palate, notes of
vanilla and spice work to lift the focused strawberry, plum and cherry
fruit. Delicate and compelling, this wine has an intriguing depth of
flavor and structure that will make this a delicious bottle for the
next 5-10 years. |
