Pinot Noir

Jun 052012
 
2010 Archery Summit Premier Cuvee Pinot Noir, Estate Bottled, Williamette Valley, OR, $48 (S) – Rating 90

A blend of five vineyards this young wine opens with a robust nose of red berry and spice. Big bold flavors of dark cherry, raspberry, blueberry, plum and licorice are integrated with notes of cinnamon and baking spices for a lush flavor profile. Soft tannins and a touch of acidity round out this beauty. Buy This Wine

Jun 032012
 
2010 Raptor Ridge Winery Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, Oregon, $24 (S) – Rating 89

A blend from 11 vineyards, it is lighter in color than others with a nose of cherry, strawberry and floral notes. Plenty of zippy acidity makes for an excellent foodie wine choice. Flavors of cherry, strawberry and baking spice combined with fine tannins round out this balanced Pinot Noir. Buy This Wine

Jun 032012
 
2011 Belle Glos Pinot Noir Blanc, Brugion Vineyard, Sonoma County, CA, $18 (S) – Rating 91

Consistently great Pinot Noir Rose’ with plenty of body. Perfect with grilled salmon or as a sipper during an orange summer sunset. The nose offers scents of strawberry and cherry while the wine sports a robust mouth-feel with flavors of ripe strawberry, ripe cherry, cranberry, rhubarb and pie spice. There is nothing wimpy about this dry pink in your glass.

Jun 032012
 
2008 Ceja Vineyards Carneros Pinot Noir, Carneros, CA, $40 (S) – Rating 90

A rich dense fruit Pinot Noir with a nose of yummy blueberry pie. Dark in the glass with full flavors of blueberry, cherry, chocolate, cola and hints of tobacco box. Medium acidity with well integrated and supple tannins adds to the complexity. Give this wine a little time to open up for the full effect. Buy This Wine

May 162012
 
2010 Girasole Vineyards Pinot Noir, Mendocino, CA, $16 (S) – Rating 89

An excellent value Pinot Noir made with certified organic grapes. The nose offers up aromas of strawberry, rhubarb and spice. The taste is one of spicy dark cherry pie, cinnamon, baking spice, plum, briar and minerality giving way to a nice long finish. Buy this wine