Category: Pinot Noir

Precipice Pinot Noir 2016

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Precipice
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $17

Tasting Notes: An elegantly crafted pinot noir exuding flavors of raspberry, Bing cherry and cola. The fresh flavors lead gently to a finish balanced with a soft spice and lively acidity.
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Kudos Pinot Noir Willamette 2016

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Kudos
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Oregon
Appellation: Willamette
Retail Price: $18

Tasting Notes: Bright flavors of red cherry, cranberry, and floral tones lead into soft acidity. This wine delights the palate with elegant fresh flavors leading to a soft tannin and balanced acidity. A can’t-miss value.
Kudos Pinot Noir Willamette 2016

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Grove Pinot Noir 2016

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Grove
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Oregon
Retail Price: $19

Tasting Notes: This wine has the finesse of Oregon pinot noir. Flavors of black cherry and plums leap from the glass. The vigorous fruits are balanced by subtle hints of cranberry, smoke and spice on the finish.
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Aeris Pinot Noir 2015

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Aeris
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Oregon
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: Yet another standout by winemaker Sarah Cabot. Enticing aromas of red berries, cherry cola and a touch of sweet oak appear on the nose. Slightly darker fruit is present on the palate with some notes of strawberry and subtle hints of violet. Sophisticated and well balanced.
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Aegerter Les Enfants Pinot Noir 2016

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Aegerter
Fanciful Name: Les Enfants
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: France
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: Aergerter is a well-known Burgundy producer that travels outside of Burgundy to make an amazingly affordable pinot noir from.... the Languedoc? With the same care and skill they use in Burgundy, they are able to craft the most well balanced, pure pinot noir you will ever find for under $15.
Aegerter Les Enfants Pinot Noir 2016

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Truchard Napa Carneros Pinot Noir 2014

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Truchard Napa
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Carneros
Retail Price: $35

Tasting Notes: Silky smooth and packed with wonderful flavors of dark plum, strawberry, black cherry and wild berry, combining with sweet vanilla and spice. Well balanced with delicate tannins and firm acidity on a long, lingering finish.
Truchard Napa Carneros Pinot Noir 2014

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Silver Oak Twomey Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2015

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Silver Oak 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. Silky, smooth, aromatic ripe berries and a long, luscious finish.
Silver Oak Twomey Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2015

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Wildhaven Pinot Gris 2014

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Wildhaven
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Washington
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: A bold example of pinot gris that is ripe and very much a fruit-forward wine with its rich and value priced. A slight honey note complements the rich peach and nectarine qualities of this Columbia Valley wine to create a round and luscious white that is medium bodied.
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Racine Pinot Noir 2014

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Racine
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: IGP Pays d'Oc
Retail Price: $14

Tasting Notes: Very detailed and elegant. Love the floral aromas upfront. Loads of tasty ripe, jammy red fruit with underlying minerality that carries nicely through the spicy, lingering finish. The silky, soft texture remains fresh and vibrant.
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Manuel Olivier Pinot Noir 2011

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Manuel Olivier
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2011
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits
Retail Price: $29

Tasting Notes: Olivier macerates the grapes for 15 days, then matures half of the wine in stainless-steel vats and the other half in oak barrels. The finished wine is fruit-forward, but perfectly balanced with supple tannins. Richly aromatic and flavorful, with nuances of blackberry and black cherry, tempered with a hint of toastiness. A hint of mocha/coffee shows on the very end. The underlying notes of minerality throughout tell me that this is real Burgundy. If you cellar this for three to five years, you’ll be well rewarded!
Manuel Olivier Pinot Noir 2011

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Simi Pinot Noir 2013

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Simi
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Sonoma County
Retail Price: $23.99

Tasting Notes: This is a quality pinot noir with class and elegance, and with just enough power and structure to make it interesting. Spicy black and red fruit contribute to its complexity, with structure, and an attractive brightness.
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Sextant Pinot Noir 2013

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Sextant
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands
Retail Price: $27

Tasting Notes: Broad and expansive, the Sextant pinot noir has flavors of strawberry, dark fruit, and light baking spice; medium-bodied with a plush finish that provides opulent, plush red fruit.
Sextant Pinot Noir 2013

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