Churchill Cellars Winery - Premium Pinot Noir Wine Russian River Valley California

REVIEWS: 2005 BELLA LUNA PINOT NOIR

Score: 93 Medium ruby color; subtle red cherry and spicy aromas; rich and ripe red cherry flavors with subtle spice and earthy notes; silky texture; good structure and balance; long finish. Gregory S. Walter, Wine Reviewer/Author, The Pinot Report

Score: 91 Better than the '04 due to its greater structure, Bella Luna's '05 Pinot has complex acids and tannins. They provide the architecture for the extremely ripe cherry, raspberry and cola flavors that have been liberally aged in new oak. Best now in its flashy, seductive youth. Steve Heimoff, Wine Reviewer, Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Score: 87 Ripe and rich, with cherry-rhubarb pie flavors that fan out nicely on the finish. Ends with a spicy berry and anise note. Drink now through 2011. James Laube, Wine Spectator

Score: 89 Straight forward and nicely focused scents of cherries, toast and cocoa with hints of a reedy, tight edge are the opening act of this well-played effort, and it follows through nicely on the palate with mid-volume flavors wrapped by velvet and a touch of finishing firmness. As with many wines from this cool vintage, it will grow with age. Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine

I keep coming back to your Pinot and each time I do it is better than I remembered. When we make a dinner for our guests to remember, I always serve Churchill Cellars and your wine always makes the evening. Richard Finley, Partner 34 North Street Wine Merchants, Healdsburg

Right in step with the luscious 2004 edition. Terrific aromatics featuring candied cherry, spice, and newly-sawn wood. Easily approachable with layers of sweet red Pinot fruit, leather, mocha, oak and herbs. Fine and creamy in texture with integrated tannins and impeccable balance. The future looks bright for this young vineyard. Rusty Gaffney, M.D. Wine Reviewer/Author PinotFile Newsletter, Tustin
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