Category: Pinot Noir

Averaen Pinot Noir 2017

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Averaen
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: Oregon
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: This wine is loaded with dark cherry and earthy spice. Loads of acidity bring this insane value of a wine full circle and checks all the boxes.
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Sonoma Loeb Pinot Noir 2016

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Sonoma Loeb
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Sonoma Coast
Retail Price: $34.99

Tasting Notes: This is bright, intense, red fruit-dominated pinot noir is stunning with more than enough fresh acidity and beautiful texture to make this a standout. The elegance is striking and plentiful because of the lengthy finish.
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Gran Moraine Pinot Noir

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Gran Moraine
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Oregon
Appellation: Yamhill-Carlton District
Retail Price: $55.99

Tasting Notes: This dark, red-hued pinot noir opens with a ripe black cherry bouquet with hints of raspberry, tea and cigar box. On the palate, this wine is medium-bodied, balanced, refined and smooth. The flavor profile is a gentle red plum, flinty minerality, notes of black cherry and a hint of cinnamon. The finish is smooth and dry, while its flavors fade away nicely. 
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Twomey Pinot Noir

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Twomey
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Anderson Valley
Retail Price: $50

Tasting Notes: Absolutely stellar, elegant and seductive pinot noir from the Silver Oak people. Silky, smooth, aromatic ripe berries and a long, luscious finish.
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Dowdell Pinot Noir 2014

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Dowdell
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Sonoma Coast
Retail Price: $65

Tasting Notes: Rich black-currant aromas lead to big dark fruit flavors with crushed stone and notes of tobacco that finish with soft and subtle tannins. Certainly a value for the price.
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Balletto Estate Rose of Pinot Noir Pinot Noir 2017

93
Balletto Estate
Fanciful Name: Rose of Pinot Noir
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Retail Price: $22.99

Tasting Notes: This medium-bodied, luscious wine is impressive in its combination of crisp red fruit, cranberries, pomegranate flavors alongside a smattering of orange zest. The smooth texture, savory notes displayed on the mid-palate, present a balanced, focused wine. It lingers on the palate with snappy acidity and a pleasant finish. Complex, impressive and delicious are the words that come to mind. Seek it out, as it will enhance any meal or gathering.
Balletto Estate Rose of Pinot Noir Pinot Noir 2017

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Sanford Rose of Pinot Noir Pinot Noir 2016

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Sanford
Fanciful Name: Rose of Pinot Noir
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Sta Rita Hills
Retail Price: $28.99

Tasting Notes: Sourced from two of their better estate vineyards, this is an elegant rosé. Beautiful color balances the subtle summer fruit, balanced with zesty acidity, and a subtle hint of muted oak and minerality.
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Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Pinot Noir 2017

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Willamette Valley Vineyards
Fanciful Name: Whole Cluster
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: Oregon
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: This dry rosé wine is actually made from free-run juice from crushing whole clusters of pinot noir grapes. It delivers bright acidity and soft, subtle aromas of cranberry, watermelon, raspberries and strawberries, and exhibits a terrific minerality. Balanced and very enjoyable when paired with salads, poultry or grilled foods.
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Brancott Estate Letter Series Pinot Noir

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Brancott Estate
Fanciful Name: Letter Series
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlborough
Retail Price: $32

Tasting Notes: Intense Ruby red, with purple notes. Lots of spicy black fruit on the nose, followed by a palate dominated by more of the same spice notes, and dark fruit. Great texture and a balanced finish make for a complete and well-produced wine.
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Mas La Cheveliere Pinot Noir

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Mas La Cheveliere
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: IGP Pays d'Oc
Retail Price: $12.95

Tasting Notes: Made by the LaRoche folks of Chablis, their ultra-modern winery in Beziers, France, is light, fragrant and delicious pinot. High marks for the cost. An every-day winner.
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Casas del Bosque Gran Reserva Pinot Noir

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Casas del Bosque
Fanciful Name: Gran Reserva
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Casablanca Valley
Retail Price: $17.95

Tasting Notes: Sourced from some of the highest elevations in Casablanca, this cool, austere pinot overdelivers. Much like a pommard, it is driven by minerals and dark fruit. Try it with grilled salmon.
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Beringer Founder’s Estate Pinot Noir

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Beringer
Fanciful Name: Founder's Estate
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $10

Tasting Notes: Affordable introduction to pinot noir. Well balanced — lots of ripe, juicy fruit — easy to sip. Great with grilled salmon or your favorite meatloaf.
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