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"Albert Morot (pictured) has made an absolutely smooth, off-dry Pinot Noir. It is Mahogany in color w..."

Albert Morot Pinot Noir

Submitted by Chris S. on March 14, 2010

"Albert Morot (pictured) has made an absolutely smooth, off-dry Pinot Noir. It is Mahogany in color ..."

"Won this in a holiday party name pull - apparently it was one of the wines served at Obama's inaugur..."

Goldeneye Pinot Noir

Submitted by Emily W. on March 13, 2010

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    Smith Wooton

    "Winemaker Gary Wooton began as a consumer, making wine at home. In 1997, Wooton formed Avatar Vintners, Inc. to produce handcrafted Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Avatar Vintners produced its first Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon using the Croze label in 1998. Gary Wooton created Smith Wooton as a showcase for small lots of handcrafted wine. The label is a tribute to his parents, Evelyn Smith Wooton and Len Wooton."

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    "Tasting term for a wine (usually white) that is clean, possibly aromatic, light bodied and with good acidity."

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