A club shipment arrived from Lynmar Estate today.  I eagerly tore the box open and cracked a bottle of Lynmar Estate 2010 Old Vines Pinot Noir from Quail Hill Vineyard. Bing cherries and rose petals on the nose, followed by a luscious mouth feel that seems to penetrate every single taste bud.  Opens with cherries, apples, and a hint of clove, almost enough to make me believe there’s an added touch of zinfandel.  But I trust the folks at Lynmar who, year in and year out, remain one of the very few wineries that can produce consistently excellent, interesting pinots.  The mid-palate is rhubarb and strawberries, followed by a hint of cola on the finish.  The retail is $70, but you’ll have to search far and wide.  This one is sold out, most likely via wine club shipments alone.
Lynn and Anisya Fritz, co-owners of Lynmar, not only care deeply about the grapes and their wine, but are also having about as much fun as anyone with the wine business. Â Lynmar’s “Midnight in Paris” dinner on Treasure Island a few months ago was an event that will linger in our memories for many years. Â Thanks to Lynn, Anisya, Elizabeth Chessmar and all the great people that make Lynmar the experience it is today.
