McIntyre
Vineyards: Noteworthy Wines
By FBWorld Team
McIntyre
Vineyards is one of a handful of boutique wineries
in California that's really starting to standout for us. Year
after year, when we sample their wines, they are consistently
of top quality and this time around proved to be no different.
McIntyre's 2011 Chardonnay and 2010 Block 3 Pinot Noir were
each runners up in their respective categories for our annual
"California Wines of the Year Competition" and all
the winery's submissions earned 90+ scores from our panel. But
you don't have to take our word for it; Steve McIntyre was recently
named "Grower of the Year" by the California Association
of Winegrape Growers. So clearly, they're doing something right.
Here
are the full reviews of their submitted wines:
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McIntyre
Vineyards 2011 Chardonnay
Winery:
McIntyre Vineyards
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Region: Monterey County
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 25-30
Review:
A bouquet of peaches, passion fruit, pear, and caramel
greets the senses. Flavors of tropical fruit, peach, and
pear emerge on the palate with suggestions of vanilla.
A rich, balanced Chardonnay that's very approachable and
sure to please your dinner guests.
Rating: 91 |
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McIntyre
Vineyards 2011 Kimberly Vineyard Merlot
Winery:
McIntyre Vineyards
Grape(s): 100% Merlot
Region: Monterey County
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 15-20
Review:
Aromas of black cherries, plums, and currants with accents
of leather and herbs rise up from a glass. A sip delivers
flavors of blackberry, currant, and black cherry that
mingle with suggestions of earth and white pepper. A supple
Merlot that fans of rich, concentrated reds will enjoy.
Rating: 90 |
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McIntyre
Vineyards 2010 Block 3 Pinot Noir
Winery:
McIntyre Vineyards
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Monterey County
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 45-50
Review:
Aromatics of cherries, raspberries, and pomegranate meld
with notes of bacon and spice on the nose. The palate
offers flavors of raspberry, pomegranate, and cherry that
come together with suggestions of white pepper and game.
A lively Pinot that offers a nice balance of flavors,
fans of light, bright reds will enjoy this bottle.
Rating: 91 |
By
Jason Barlow
| 96
— 100 |
Spectacular |
| 92
— 95 |
Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
| 85
— 88 |
Good |
81
— 84 |
Solid |
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