Pinot Noir

Jun 042011
 
2008 Sequana Pinot Noir Sundawg Ridge Vineyard, Green Valley of Russian River Valley, CA, $50 (S) – Rating 90

Another very good wine from the Sequana line of single vineyard Pinot Noirs. Full bodied flavors of dark cherry, cola, light spice, black pepper and plum are married with nice tannins and a hint of oak.

Jun 042011
 
2008 Sequana Pinot Noir Dutton Ranch, Green Valley of Russian River Valley, CA $40 (S) – Rating 95

A big-boy Pinot with rich fruit and well-structured tannins made by Pinot Noir specialist James MacPhail . A beautifully complex wine with flavors of dark cherry, plum, raspberries that finish with a touch of oaky caramel. Give this wine your full attention and you’ll be well rewarded.

Jun 032011
 
2009 MacPhail Family Wines Pinot Noir, Gap’s Crown Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, CA, $45 (S) – Rating 4.5

How about I just start with “AWSOME!” This is a big rich chewy Pinot that grabs your attention with a complex richness. Great flavors of black cherry, dark fruits and spice in addition to hints of dark coffee and cola. As big as this wine is, it paired beautifully with grilled duck. MacPhail Family Wines

May 152011
 
2007 Whistling Dog Pinot Noir, NSV Estate, Eola – Amity Hills, OR, $19 (S) – Rating 4.1

At under $20 Whistling Dog is one heck of a Pinot value! Medium bodied with flavors of cherry, red berries and a hint of musky smoke give this wine an artistic and rustic feel rarely found at this price point. Beautifully balanced with a satisfyingly long finish. Get it while you can.

May 052011
 
2008 Deep Sea Pinot Noir, Central Coast, CA (S) $28 – Rating 4.0

Give this Deep Sea Pinot Noir a little time to open up and you will be rewarded with well integrated tannins and a wine full of flavors like dark cherry, blackberry, currents with a touch of oaky vanilla. A bit lighter and fruit forward than many California Pinots, makes this wine a great summer Pinot Noir choice.