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Tag - Pinot Noir

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October 31, 2011
Very light in flavor

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Nine Points Pinot Noir - 2008

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March 10, 2011
This is a great wine for the money. Delish!

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Mirassou Pinot Noir - 2009

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February 1, 2011
Clean and fresh. Not potent or spicy. Good wine to finish off an evening.

Tags:New Zealand, Pinot Noir
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Brancott Estate Pinot Noir - 2008

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February 1, 2011
Smooth, full, and a great night cap

Tags:New Zealand, Pinot Noir
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Brancott Estate Pinot Noir - 2008

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January 31, 2011
Very nice with brie. Great value

Tags:New Zealand, Pinot Noir
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Brancott Estate Pinot Noir - 2008

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January 31, 2011
Great wine for the price. Refreshing cherry berrycharacteristics that will go with cheese and a variety of dishes.

Tags:New Zealand, Pinot Noir
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Brancott Estate Pinot Noir - 2008

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January 30, 2011
Light and elegant wine with a nice finish.

Tags:New Zealand, Pinot Noir
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Brancott Estate Pinot Noir - 2008

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January 29, 2011
A young light wine a little alcohol forward but palatable. I found this delicious light red wine to have a nutty element to the fruitful flavor with a slight bitter aftertaste. I would recommend this for light meals or with cheese and fruit platters. A wonderful understated compliment.

Tags:New Zealand, Pinot Noir
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Brancott Estate Pinot Noir - 2008

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January 19, 2011
I was fortunate enough to hear about the wine from the winemaker himself. It has some fruit-forward note, but was very mellow with well-rounded tannis. It wasn't overbearing, but would have paired well with a variety of dishes from steak and lamb to a nice red sauce pasta dish. The tobacco flavors were also a lovely element.

Tags:Bottlenotes Challeng, Pinot Noir
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Domaine Carneros (Taittinger) Pinot Noir - 2008

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January 14, 2011
Good finish, no doubt. Black cherry, deep for a Pinot.

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Tags:chip, fruity, cypress, pinot noir, rich
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Clos de la Tech Pinot Noir - 2001

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December 11, 2010
Lots of vanilla big taste

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Tags:dirt, sonoma, fruit, pinot noir
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J Pinot Noir - 2006

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December 11, 2010
Lots of vanilla big taste

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Tags:dirt, sonoma, fruit, pinot noir
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J Pinot Noir - 2006

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December 11, 2010
Lots of vanilla big taste

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Tags:dirt, sonoma, fruit, pinot noir
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J Pinot Noir - 2006

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December 11, 2010
Lots of vanilla big taste

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Tags:dirt, sonoma, fruit, pinot noir
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J Pinot Noir - 2006

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December 11, 2010
Lots of vanilla big taste

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Tags:dirt, sonoma, fruit, pinot noir
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J Pinot Noir - 2006

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October 22, 2010
Got this wine from my local wine store. It was the most affordable pinot noir I 've seen in some time at $9 a bottle. It was subtle, earthy, and full bodied. I will be getting another bottle for sure

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Bouchard Aine and Fils Pinot Noir - 2009

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October 8, 2010
For under $10, you get nice cherries, some floral accents, and some oak. Flavors burst with cherry, plum, and some oak with a hint of vanilla on the finish. Not as complex as some Pinots, though, but the structure and balance were there nonetheless.

Tags:Mirassou, Pinot Noir
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Mirassou Pinot Noir - 2009

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September 24, 2010
The 2008 Pinot Noir produced with grapes from Russian River Valley exhibited a beautiful garnet color. After about 30 minutes, I was impressed with its chorus of sweet, dried cherries, blueberries some hints of toasted oak, and a nicely formed and light-bodied structure. Flavors of cherry, spices (thyme maybe?), and blueberries were a welcome explosion on the palate. The finish was long and satisfying and the tannins were silky smooth. This paired very well with Mediterranean encrusted salmon. Highly recommended; $13.

Tags:Pinot Noir, Bogle
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Bogle Vineyards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir - 2008

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July 24, 2010
This Pinot Noir was harvested in Redwood Valley, Mendocino in late September of 09. It was aged in small neutral oak barrels for 9 months. Aromas were pretty layered with cherry, spice, and pepper. Flavors included cherry, spice, a very light oak, and plum. It exhibited a light body, soft tannins, and a nice lengthy finish. Very subtle complexity. It began like a Burgundy, fooling you into thinking it was fermented in stainless steel, but the oak got you on the finish. This was a really good Pinot. $22

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Fleur Bleu Pinot Noir - 2009

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October 3, 2009
Fresh, light, crisp - delicious. A blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Merlot from the Okanagan Valley.2008 Van Mag International Wine Competition:This 2006 Rosé chosen as one of the top 100 wines worldwide.

Tags:okanagan, Merlot, Pinot Noir, rose, Pinot Meunier
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Thornhaven Estates Pinot Noir - 2008

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August 11, 2009
Israeli pinot noir - very interesting

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Galil Mountain Pinot Noir - 2007

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August 11, 2009
Jammy strawberry fruit flavors.

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Galil Mountain Pinot Noir - 2007

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August 11, 2009
Pretty tight- but pronounced black cherry.

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Galil Mountain Pinot Noir - 2007

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July 21, 2009
Very integrated, finely textured, good red fruit but not overbearingly so. Good for when company is over - gets along with wine drinkers and non-wine drinkers alike. Excellent find at just around $10 a bottle.

Tags:chile, pinot noir
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Cono Sur Pinot Noir - 0

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June 29, 2009
A rich and fruity flavorful gem of a pinot noir. Plus a POSIC chip from Cypress Semiconductor embedded in the neck of the bottle! The winery owner, TJ Rodgers, was the founder of Cypress and takes a very scientific approach to winemaking.

Tags:chip, fruity, cypress, pinot noir, rich
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Clos de la Tech Pinot Noir - 2001

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June 29, 2009
What a delicious Pinot Noir. Merits every penny of its $101.50 price tag.A light ruby rim with a beautiful, Burgundy core, the Clos de la Tech Domaine du Docteur Rodgers is also, not surprisingly, totally Burgundian in character. Rosehip and cranberry on the nose, elderberry, black currant, and black plum in the mid-palate. Awesomely well-integrated tannins on the finish. Can't wait to taste this in 10 years again!

Tags:chip, fruity, cypress, pinot noir, rich
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Clos de la Tech Pinot Noir - 2001

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June 29, 2009
notes of deep ruby, cherry and sun-dried tomato on the nose. the palate is fresh with a long finish.

Tags:chip, fruity, cypress, pinot noir, rich
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Clos de la Tech Pinot Noir - 2001

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May 22, 2009
A tasty, oaky, fruity spicebox of a pinot noir.

Tags:spicebox, oak, fruity, pinot noir
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Waits-Mast Wentzel Vineyard Pinot Noir - 2007

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May 22, 2009
Once again, you'd know this is California pinot just after one whiff. If you like Kosta Browe/Sea Smoke style wines, you'll like this one. Full with dark fruit and a long finish.

Tags:spicebox, oak, fruity, pinot noir
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Waits-Mast Wentzel Vineyard Pinot Noir - 2007

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May 22, 2009
Wonderful rich cherry/vanilla nose with a little barnyard laid over top. Smooth and full with a long finish. Delicious.

Tags:spicebox, oak, fruity, pinot noir
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Waits-Mast Wentzel Vineyard Pinot Noir - 2007

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May 22, 2009
Slightly sweet and fruity nose. Really really delicious.

Tags:spicebox, oak, fruity, pinot noir
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Waits-Mast Wentzel Vineyard Pinot Noir - 2007

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May 22, 2009
Bouquet is a bowl of bright and dark red cherries. Mid-weight on the mid-palate, smooth yet slightly jammy finish.

Tags:spicebox, oak, fruity, pinot noir
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Waits-Mast Wentzel Vineyard Pinot Noir - 2007

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May 6, 2009
Somewhat earthy with a tar flavor. The finish has a weird metallic note. Not my favorite, especially not at $37 retail.

Tags:spice, structure, cherry, pinot noir
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Chard Farm Pinot Noir - 2007

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May 6, 2009
cherries and spice, with good structure.

Tags:spice, structure, cherry, pinot noir
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Chard Farm Pinot Noir - 2007

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May 6, 2009
For $8 I'd say we got our money's worth. Pretty extracted, rich, fruit flavors but not much complexity. Smooth. A little flat on the finish.

Tags:Pinot Noir, Smooth, Mondavi
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Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Pinot Noir - 2006

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April 16, 2009
I prefer this Pinot to "The Canyon". I found it to have a more complex palate with subtle oak, cherry and strawberry flavors along with a little more backbone (tannic structure).

Tags:Backbone, Cherry, Pinot Noir, Strawberry
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Tarras Vineyards Pinot Noir - 2007

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April 16, 2009
Wonderful, rich cherry and barnyard aromas. Medium bodied for a Pinot and well balanced. Slightly tart on the finish--will likely mellow over time.

Tags:Terras Vineyards, Barnyard, Pinot Noir
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Tarras Vineyards "The Canyon" Pinot Noir - 2007

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April 16, 2009
A light, somewhat tart, Central Otago Pinot. Burnt cherry nose, lean, mean, Pinot machine. I'm personally partial the Canyon by Tarras Vineyards which is more velvety/lush- but a good reflection of Central Otago.

Tags:Backbone, Cherry, Pinot Noir, Strawberry
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Tarras Vineyards Pinot Noir - 2007

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April 16, 2009
A tasty, classic Kiwi Pinot. Slightly chewy, super bright, red cherry notes, and a luscious mouthfeel A really yummy wine. Would love to taste it again in 1-2 year's time.

Tags:Terras Vineyards, Barnyard, Pinot Noir
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Tarras Vineyards "The Canyon" Pinot Noir - 2007

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April 14, 2009
A juicy extracted CA Pinot Noir. Smooth fruit flavors of cherry and plum. A prefer a slightly more delicate Pinot but this was still tasty.

Tags:pinot noir, elegant, Extracted, Smooth, light
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Inspiration Vineyards Pinot Noir - 2007

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April 14, 2009
I get black cherry and tobacco on the nose. Smooth and soft on the palate notes of plum and a touch of raspberry.

Tags:pinot noir, elegant, Extracted, Smooth, light
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Inspiration Vineyards Pinot Noir - 2007

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April 14, 2009
A light and elegant pinot sure to satisfy almost anyone's palate.

Tags:pinot noir, elegant, Extracted, Smooth, light
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Inspiration Vineyards Pinot Noir - 2007

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April 14, 2009
This Pinots' brick red color and bright, red fruit flavors (raspberry, red cherry) belie its origin of Sonoma vs. Oregon. I'm a big fan of this wine- not as chewey as earlier vintages, super Oregonian, and downright tasty.

Tags:pinot noir, elegant, Extracted, Smooth, light
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Inspiration Vineyards Pinot Noir - 2007

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March 30, 2009
Relatively full bodied for a red Burgundy with earthy characteristics, which are on the opposite end of the spectrum for my own palate.

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Mischief and Mayhem Pinot Noir - 2006

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March 30, 2009
A lovely, rich, red cherry nose (reminiscent of an Oregon Pinot). While this wine offers some nice red cherry fruit flavors up front, I found the finish a too tart for my taste.

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Mischief and Mayhem Pinot Noir - 2006

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March 30, 2009
A super austere Pinot. Ultra lean, burnt cherry, fruitless dried cranberry character. Not as breathy as I'd hoped.

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Mischief and Mayhem Pinot Noir - 2006

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March 20, 2009
floral and aromatic, a delightfully light and complex pinot by the true master of NorCal pinot noir, Siduri. If you like pinot noir, you must experience their wines.

Tags:aromatic, siduri, complex, floral, pinot noir
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Siduri Ewald Vineyard Pinot Noir - 2006

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Mar 20, 2009

I had this wine last weekend at Barrel Tasting
weekend--loved it as well.

 
February 19, 2009
This wine caught me by surprise. The label caught my attention since it wasn't your usual rectangular label and I was quite impressed by the robust flavor of this pinot noir. Definitely a nice light Pinot Noir that is rich and flavorful.

Tags:santa barbara, pinot noir, taz
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Taz Vineyards T Bar T Vineyard Pinot Noir - 2006

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February 13, 2009
Brilliant kiwi Pinot, a little on the 'keep me for a special occasion' side. $40 a bottle resale, $90+ at decent NY restaurants. This is seriously silky smooth. Delicious.

Tags:kiwi, pinot noir, ata rangi, silky
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Ata Rangi Pinot Noir - 2005

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February 13, 2009
Brilliant kiwi Pinot, a little on the 'keep me for a special occasion' side. $40 a bottle resale, $90+ at decent NY restaurants. This is seriously silky smooth. Delicious.

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Ata Rangi Pinot Noir - 2005

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January 28, 2009
solid Sonoma pinot, if that's what you're into. barnyard, fruit and dirt (the terroir kind, not the dirty kind).

Tags:dirt, sonoma, fruit, pinot noir
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J Pinot Noir - 2006

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December 5, 2008
wow, what a great pinot noir from the santa cruz mountains. beatiful winery views as well.

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Cumbre Pinot Noir - 2006

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December 5, 2008
Absolutely delicious Pinot Noir from the Santa Cruz Mountains. Juicy without being jammy, this wine was a perfect blend of pomegranate and cherry. For $49.95, it really impressed me...and the entire Bottlenotes team.

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Cumbre Pinot Noir - 2006

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November 29, 2008
Elegant and smooth with black cherries and strawberries. Would be great with duck or pork.

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Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Noir - 2006

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November 27, 2008
Oaky Napa pinot noir which could stand a few more years in the cellar. Light and fruity on the palate.

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Artesa Pinot Noir Carneros Estate - 2006

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November 27, 2008
This unfiltered Pinot was fully extracted--big, rich red cherry aromas and flavors. Accompanied a roast chicken perfectly.

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Ransom Selection Pinot Noir - 2005

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November 21, 2008
Amazing Pinot....the Italian way. Superb quality....very dynamic, full of character.

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Podere Fortuna "Fortuni" Pinot Noir - 2004

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November 19, 2008
Most lower budget wines I always recommend a good decanting. Let the wine breath. Then usually it will unfold a joyous taste.

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Pepperwood Grove Pinot Noir - 2006

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January 13, 2008
SMooth, Silky, elegant wine

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Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Pinot Noir - 2006

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