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“We recently discovered MacPhail Family Wines and haven’t been disappointed yet by any of its Pinots, which start at $29 a bottle and are all beautifully balanced and lush.” Paul Hodgins The Orange County Register, May 2011 “All of James MacPhail's wine shone in 2007. . .” Jon Bonne, Chronicle Wine Editor TOP 100 WINES 2009 San Francisco Chronicle December 6, 2009 “MacPhail Family Wines have been gaining accolades since the first vintage in 2002.” Carey Sweet San Francisco Chronicle October 4, 2009 “There is a completeness of flavor across the board. They’re always very complex and deeply nuanced…” |“I really loved your 07s. Beautiful job, congratulations.” Ronn Wiegand Restaurant Wine April 22, 2009 “James is considered one of the premier producers of America’s fastest selling varietal.”
2010 Rose of Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast “A tasty Rose with a lush texture. Bright flavors with notes of strawberry, herbs and spice. Refreshing.” Peg Melnik Press Democrat, April 2011 “Bright … with a slight reddish tinge. Fine fruity aromas roll right onto the tongue. Here is a simply delicious wine. It’s really seductive… from the charming color, to the lingering bright fruit flavors. It’s so nice to see a rose made from a grape as elegant as pinot noir.” Narsai David KCBS Food and Wine Editor, April 2011 2009 Toulouse Vineyard, Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 91 points “A complex Pinot with a silky texture. Layers of cherry, herbs and spice. Has great depth. Lush. A knock-out.” Peg Melnik Press Democrat August 21, 2011 “James MacPhail tapped this popular Philo vineyard for a heady expression. Lots of pine bark, black pepper, coriander and dried moss, with fresh cranberry and plum skin flavors. Keeps its energy, even for a larger wine.” Jon Bonne San Francisco Chronicle, Click here to read more October 9, 2011 2009 Gap’s Crown Vineyard Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 91 points “…attractive, floral…full body…intense…shows some elegance and complexity. Very highly recommended.” California Grapevine April - May 2011 “James MacPhail brings his full-bore approach to Chardonnay … florid, oak-touched style - creme brulee, tree fruit and lemon rind, with a savory punch.” Jon Bonne San Francisco Chronicle May 23, 2011 2009 Raye’s Hill Vineyard, Anderson Valley 94 points “…soft, harmonious…feels so gentle in the mouth, it hardly has any weight, yet it’s a very serious wine…flavors are enormous, ripe wild cherries, raspberry liqueur and baking spices, finished with perfectly applied, smoky oak, and brightened with fine acidity. A wine of great charm…” S. H. Wine Enthusiast September 2011 2009 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 91 points “…flavorful and intense…this vintage exhibits focused aromas of Bing cherry and raspberry...juicy, refreshing acidity… a finish that defies any conclusions you may have drawn from simply eyeing the wine in the glass… an elegant California Pinot that you can enjoy for another five to seven years…” Robert Whitley, WineReviewOnline.com 2009 Gap’s Crown Vineyard, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 95 points “In the perfect world, a Pinot lover would be able to stand up all of the marvelous MacPhail Pinots side by side and experience a grand tour of the Sonoma Coast. … one of the winemaker's richest and most full-bodied … lush dark fruits and spice …a complex Pinot Noir … layers of black cherry and plum fruit, supple tannins, and firm structure beneath the velvety texture.” Robert Whitley, WineReviewOnline.com 4.5 out of 5.0 “How about I just start with “AWSOME!” This is a big rich chewy Pinot that grabs your attention with a complex richness. Great flavors of black cherry, dark fruits and spice in addition to hints of dark coffee and cola. As big as this wine is, it paired beautifully with grilled duck.” Baccuhus and Beery Wine Blog, June 3, 2011 91 points “Shows the acidity and minerality of this cool-climate vineyard, which is in the Petaluma Gap region…very rich and forward in jammy red fruit and spice flavors. It’s luscious…” S. H., Wine Enthusiast, September 2011 90 points “Tight, firm and well-structured … cola-herbal edge … dried berry and mineral notes. Full-bodied, intense and concentrated, this nicely focused red finishes with a long, pure, berry-driven finish. Drink now through 2018.” James Laube, Wine Spectator, July 2011 2007 Ferrington Vineyard, Anderson Valley
94 points “…shows a warm sweet heart of cherries, raspberries and cola…Just beautiful.” Wine Enthusiast “Best of the Year 2009” December 2009 93 points “SMART BUY!” “…subtle and elegant earthy, dusty cherry aromas; ripe, elegant red cherry flavors ... sweek oak; good structure and balance; long finish. Subtle, elegant Pinot with lots of interesting depth and complex flavors." Pinot Report December 28, 2009 91 points “Elegantly styled … ripe, delicate plum, black cherry, wild berry… rose petal and mineral.” James Laube Wine Spectator February 2010 90 points “A wine of finesse, elegance, intriguing intensity and impressive balance….” Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate Issue 187 90 points “…attractive, restrained…full body; rich…spicy…good depth and overtones of sweet oak…very highly recommended.” California Grapevine Oct - Nov 2009 “...stunning intensity...great balance between its crisp acidity and its concentrated fruit. Complex and layered...Striking.” Peg Melnik The Press Democrat Nov 1, 2009 “A big, concentrated style, but it’s utterly juicy, smoky and dense, lifted by its bright fruit highlights.” Jon Bonné San Francisco Chronicle October 4, 2009 2007 Wightman House Vineyard, Anderson Valley
“A tiny, distinct bottling made entirely from Martini clone fruit… lots of bright energy and structural guts.” Jon Bonné San Francisco Chronicle October 4, 2009 95 points “Delicious now…lush flavors of black cherries, red currants, cola and smokey oak… big wine with sizable tannins and crisp, coastal acidity...very dry and silky…shows great elegance...” Wine Enthusiast “Best of the Year 2009” December 2009 95 points 2007 Sangiacomo Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
96 points “MAKE ROOM IN THE CELLAR!” “…rich, earthy, dark cherry and plum aromas; rich, deep black cherry and plum flavors ... very silky texture; great structure and balance; long finish. Deep, complex and silky Pinot with delicious flavors. This is really a delight to drink by itself, but pair it with some short ribs. Pinot Report December 28, 2009 93 points “…perfect to drink now for sheer luxury and decadence. Tastes so good, offering a tapestry of cherry… mocha…sweet, smoky sandalwood…finely ground tannins and near-perfect coastal acidity, it’s addictively likeable.” Wine Enthusiast “Best of the Year 2009” December 2009 92 points “…firm and spicy ... impressive for its range of flavors, focus and delicacy, ending with a long, lingering finish.” James Laube Wine Spectator February 2010 2007 Vagon Rouge, Anderson Valley 94 points “MAKE ROOM IN THE CELLAR!” “…deep, dark cherry aromas with spicy notes ... ripe, rich, very complex spice and forest floor flavors with dark cherry underneath; silky texture; lush sweet oak; good structure and balance; long finish. Lush, deep Pinot with amazing depth and interesting flavors." Pinot Report December 28, 2009 “Another stunner from James MacPhail, this juicy, ebullient Pinot Noir… is ripe and rich with deep cherry, strawberry and raspberry notes, gentle oak spice and floral notes.” Catherine Fallis, Master Sommelier, CWP September 23, 2009 92 points “…it opens slowly at this point, yet it shows real depth as it does and while its first impressions are of misleading simplicity, it grows and grows on you as you stay with it...” Connoisseurs’ Guide October 2009 92 points “… intense, complex, spicy; rich, plush, textured with a velvety mouthfeel … Very Highly Recommended” California Grapevine August-September 2009 2007 Goodin Vineyard Sonoma Coast “A darker-hued Sonoma Coast interpretation but with complexity in its power.” Jon Bonné San Francisco Chronicle October 4, 2009 Wine Enthusiast rates MacPhail: 94 points “Just a delight and should age over the next six years” “Smooth texture and excellent balance … Exceptional”  Ronn Wiegand, Restaurant Wine, Issue # 130 “Spicy, with a dusty berry and fresh earth edge to the dried cherry Highly Recommended 2007 Toulouse Vineyard Anderson Valley Wine Enthusiast rates MacPhail: “Intense and complex, with racy wild berry and berry jam, 90 points 2007 Sonoma Coast “Sour cherry and rhubarb are joined by light cedary oak, anise and floral scents, 90 points 90 points 2007 Pratt Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
2007 Frattey Shams Highly Recommended “One of the area’s best Pinot producers is the tiny MacPhail Family Wines, recently opened on Magnolia Drive.” 2006 MacPhail Wightman House Vineyard
Anderson Valley Pinot Noir “James MacPhail seems to bring out the best in North Coast Pinot. This release…is wildly earthy…but with plenty of sweet, deep cheery and currant…Intense and nearly flawless.” Top 100 Wines of 2008, San Francisco Chronicle December 7, 2008 “James MacPhail seems to bring the best out of North Coast Pinot Noir.” 2006 Pratt Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006 Anderson Valley MacPhail Pinot Noir 2006 Sonoma Coast MacPhail Pinot Noir Narsai David 2005 MacPhail Ferrington Vineyard Anderson Valley Pinot Noir [$48]
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