"Ben Papapietro, 60, and Bruce Perry, 65, met 40 years ago while working together in the San Francisco newspaper trade...But it was meeting coworker Burt Williams that turned the pair into winemakers. Williams was the winemaking half of Williams Selyem, and Perry and Papapietro watched (and sometimes helped), as Williams Selyem became a leader in California Pinot Noir.....the two created a ripe, rich style that evolved into their first commercial release in 1998, with the support and guidance of Williams." -- Rising Stars, The Wine Spectator
Here are the wine and the press I could find....
2008 Papapietro Pinot Noir Leras Family Russian River....$47.99
Ripe, sweet cherry and berry flavors are pure, rich and layered, picking up pomegranate and cranberry notes. Full-bodied, ending with a sleek, juicy, elegant aftertaste. Drink now through 2015. 1,000 cases made. –JL
Rated 92/100 The Wine Spectator
Medium ruby color; complex earthy red cherry aromas; rich, deep and complex red cherry and earthy flavors with hints of tea and cola; some tannin and oak; good structure and balance; long finish. Complex, earthy Pinot that needs time to develop -- great match for grilled meats.
Rated 93/100 The Pinot Report
2008 Papapietro Pinot Noir Charles Vineyard Anderson Valley...$47.99
"This has some oak to shed, but is elegant and polished, with delicate notes of ripe cherry, cranberry and strawberry. Ends with a woody edge to the tannins. Best from 2011 through 2017. 390 cases made. –JL"
Rated 87/100 The Wine Spectator
2008 Papapietro Pinot Noir Elsbree Vineyard Russian River...$47.99
730 cases
Medium ruby color; complex red cherry and spice aromas; complex, deep, red cherry flavors with spice and earthy notes; good structure and balance; long finish. Spicy and deep Pinot with great structure and fruit flavors. Needs time in the glass to open up.
Rated 94/100 The Pinot Report
2008 Papapietro Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast.....$43.99
Offers a subtle, delicate mix of tangy dried cherry and berry flavors. Medium- to full-bodied and well-proportioned, ending with a clean, fruity, expansive aftertaste that ends with a lift. Drink now through 2015. 780 cases made. –JL
Rated 91/100 The Wine Spectator
Medium-deep ruby color; deep, complex, spicy dark cherry aromas with earthy, forest floor notes; complex, deep, spicy dark cherry flavors with forest floor notes; silky texture; some oak; good structure and balance; long finish. Deep, complex and delicious Pinot with great structure and balance. I love the layers of flavor in this wine. Has time ahead of it.
Rated 94/100 The Wine Spectator
2008 Papapietro Pinot Noir Russian River Valley...$43.99
Offering complex aromatics of spice, black cherry, raspberry and forest floor, this is full-bodied and balanced, gaining depth and detail on the finish. Drink now through 2016. 1,200 cases made. –JL
Rated 90/100 The Wine Spectator
Medium ruby color; deep, complex, rich aromas of red cherry and cola with some nice earthy notes; rich, ripe, bright red cherry flavors with earthy, cola notes; silky texture; good structure and balance; long finish. Rich, silky Pinot with bright fruit and nice length -- delicious and perfect for grilled chicken.
Rated 92/100 The Wine Spectator
2008 Papapietro Zinfandel Elsbree Vineyard Russian River...$33.99
No press on this one.
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