Producer	Wine Name	Varietal	Reviewer	Rating	Vintage	Cost
ProducerDomaine Carneros	Wine NameThe Famous Gate	VarietalPinot Noir	ReviewerMike Taylor	RatingVery good	Vintage2000	Cost$45.00
Domaine Carneros's flagship Pinot Noir is "The Famous Gate." The name signifies the entrance to the renowned wine regions of Napa and Sonoma Valley. We recently opened their 2000 vintage. The wine shows some age with a light garnet core and fades to a brownish/orange rim. On the nose are delicate aromas of cherry, tea and spice. In the mouth, the cherry flavor melds within a light and lean body, smooth soft tannins and subtle refreshing acidity. This Pinot is happily balanced, has a medium finish with a somewhat delicate intensity. Simple yet developed, this is overall a good Pinot Noir, but one that is starting to fade. Drink now.
Color	Type	Maturity	Appellation	Country	State	County	Region
ColorRed	TypeTable	MaturityDescending	AppellationLos Carneros	CountryUnited States	StateCalifornia	CountySonoma	RegionNorth Coast (CA)
Date added: February 25, 2006
Superb: 95-100 | Excellent: 90-94 | Very Good: 85-89 | Good: 80-84 | Ordinary: 75-79 | Undrinkable: 50-74