Ponzi Vineyards Reserve Pinot Noir 2006

An explosive nose of black plum, white pepper, ripe blueberries, cinnamon bark, cigar box & dried rose petal. Mouth is lush and full with ripe cherry & spicy cassis notes. The broad mid-palate leads to a surprisingly structured finish with good length. more

Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir 2006

A little more extraction and concentration here but the wine remains balanced and focused on the palate. Another terrific from Tony Rynders and his winemaking team. The enticing nose displays a complex array of cherry pie, raspberry cordial, dried orange peel, caramel, vanilla and allspice. The palate delivers intense black ... more

Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir 2008

Dark cherries, cranberry juice, fresh raspberries, nutmeg, cinnamon, truffles, with underlying meaty, wet earth and mushroom characters in the nose. Palate is juicy, succulent fresh berries with a slippery, rich and slightly tart finish. Try with char grilled quail and rosemary, Peking duck pancakes, San Daniele prosciutto.  more

Luigi Bosca Reserva Pinot Noir 2007

Shining ruby red color. A fresh, fruity and velvety wine with great body. With red berries, strawberries, violet and chocolate aromas, it is a vigorous and attractive wine which combines strength and elegance. more

Delamotte Brut Rose

The balance between the dominant Pinot Noir and the smaller percentage of Chardonnay in the Delamotte Rosé gives this wine its beautiful pale rose color. The wine has tiny bubbles with strong red fruit aromas and flavors. It is vivacious, supple and round with a hint of acidity. It makes ... more

Artesa Carneros Pinot Noir 2006

Artesa’s Pinot Noir vineyards span the entire cool climate Carneros region. Temperatures are moderated by the adjoining San Pablo Bay, cool afternoon breezes and persistent morning fog. As the hot air above California's Central Valley rises it is replaced by cool air from the Pacific Ocean. These chilly winds make ... more

Domaine Faiveley Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2006

Joseph Faiveley (1823–1923) was the son of the domaine’s founder Pierre Faiveley. Joseph developed the wine business his father had established by expanding his wine markets. An enthusiastic traveler, he journeyed extensively throughout Europe to promote the quality of his wines. Joseph initiated a practice that his descendents continued and ... more

Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvee Pinot Noir 2007

One of my past favorites, I have a soft spot for Domaine Serene as it was the first estate I ever got to barrel taste from. Welcome back to Pinot Noir land folks! Domaine Serene is producing a beautifully styled Pinot that shows grace, elegance and refinement. There is clearly ... more

Pellegrini Vineyards Olivet Lane Estate Pinot Noir 2006

The Pellegrini Family traces its heritage in winemaking to the early 1900s when brothers Nello and Gino Pellegrini arrived in New York City from their native Tuscany. They soon made their way to the West Coast and in 1925 became Sonoma County grape merchants, shipping grapes throughout the U.S. for ... more

Sonoma Coast Vineyards Pinot Noir 2005

The 2005 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is a wonderful reflection of the vintage. It is already highly expressive but still very much in the early stages of development. It shows excellent balance and will continue to meld together to offer a complex matrix of fruit and tannins enveloped by a ... more

Robert Talbott Kali Hart Pinot Noir 2006

Kali Hart is a stand alone “winery within a winery” named after the Talbott’s youngest daughter Kalin “Kali” Hart Talbott. The wine portrays the youthful, vibrant, and appealing characteristics of its namesake. Both the inaugural 2000 release of Kali Hart Pinot, and the follow-up 2001 vintage sold out within months ... more

Jezebel Pinot Noir 2007

Jezebel wines are produced by Daedalus Cellars with the intent of providing wine that is well-balanced, interesting and designed for immediate drinking.The 2007 Pinot Noir is a blend of wine from several Oregon vineyards. The fruit was cropped around two to three tons per acre, fermented in small lots, ... more