Pinot Noir

Sep 052011
 
2009 Stoneleigh Vineyards Marlborough Pinot Noir, New Zealand, $15 (S) – Rating 88

A medium bodied Pinot Noir that offers a good value. Well balanced flavors of dark cherry, plum, spice, raspberry, red berry fruit with soft tannins combined with hints of smoke and cola. An easy drinker and very approachable.

Aug 272011
 
2009 Sequana Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA $32 (S) – Rating 90

Rich and complex with deep silky flavors of red cherry, raspberry and spice with a touch of rich saddle leather. Well balanced fruit with supple tannins add to the depth, creating a Pinot Noir that stands beautifully on its own or as a compliment to your meal. Another excellent offering by winemaker James MacPhail.

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Aug 072011
 
2008 J Vineyards Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA, $35(S) – Rating 89

This medium-bodied Pinot Noir by J Vineyards  has a gentle elegance about it. Well balanced and layered flavors of cherry, raspberry, strawberry, cola with a touch of caramel and cinnamon spice meld together with delicate oak and soft tannins to create a beautiful Pinot that is easy on the palate. Pair this Pinot with grilled chicken or better yet, a grilled cedar-plank salmon.

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Aug 072011
 
2009 Sequana Pinot Noir Dutton Ranch, Green Valley of Russian River Valley, CA $40 (S) – Rating 95

If a Pinot Noir could be described beautifully buxom and voluptuous, Sequana Dutton Ranch fits the bill. This is a fruit forward and full-bodied Pinot that commands your attention. The nuanced flavors of spice, leather, oak and smoke within the bigger flavors of bing cherry, blueberry, and raspberry make for a simply delicious Pinot experience.

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Jul 012011
 
2010 Van Duzer Pinot Noir Rose, Willamette Valley, OR, $16 (S) – Rating 90

Van Duzer offers a salmon colored 100% Pinot Noir Rosé that will party on your palate and be the star of your summer grilling gala. This lovely dry wine opens with a pop of strawberry, red cherry, watermelon, light spice and herb. Perfect with lighter grilling fare like salmon or chicken.

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