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2009 California Pinot Noir: Best Vintage Yet?

I've nearly finished my tasting of 2009 California Pinot Noirs, and the numbers are off the charts
Posted: Jul 5, 2011 11:00am ET

Pinot lovers have never had it this good.

We're finishing our tastings of mostly 2009s and, the trending is amazing: We've already rated more outstanding 2009s than in any other vintage. So far, more than 50 percent of the wines reviewed have been outstanding or better, an unprecedented number.

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