Category: 2015

Talley Vineyards Rincon

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Talley Vineyards
Fanciful Name: Rincon
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $45

Tasting Notes: Perfect combo of minerality and butter. Rich, silky, elegant with a super-long finish. Aromas are like a field of wildflowers. A true treat.
Talley Vineyards Rincon

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Il Pollenza Red

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Il Pollenza
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Marche IGT
Retail Price: $124

Tasting Notes: You can think of this as a “Super Marche,” produced from the central eastern region of Marche. A touch of merlot and petit verdot are part of the cabernet sauvignon-dominated blend. Exceptionally deeply colored in the glass, the nose is composed of dark fruit and touches of spice. In the mouth the wine has plenty of weight — and fruit. The finish lingers on and on, showcasing the wine's complexity and quality.
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Chateau de Beaucastel Red 2015

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Chateau de Beaucastel
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Retail Price: $85

Tasting Notes: What an amazing wine! Opens up with red fruit on the nose, hints of spice, star anise and a slight floral aroma. On the palate it confirms these flavors and the addition of blackberries, mineral and slightly dried fruits start to evolve with each sip. The balance of tannin-to-acid really creates a wonderfully long finish, and lifts the aromas of this wine to the very end.
Chateau de Beaucastel Red 2015

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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.
Mas La Cheveliere Pinot Noir

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Straight Shooter Pinot Noir

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Straight Shooter
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Oregon
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Retail Price: $22

Tasting Notes: The aromas of raspberry, strawberry and ripe plum lead into a mouth full of the same, supported by supple tannins and a strong mineral backbone. This is real crowd pleaser that works with loads of dishes, including Asian cuisine.
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Siegel Special Reserve Pinot Noir

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Siegel
Fanciful Name: Special Reserve
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Leyda Valley
Retail Price: $18.99

Tasting Notes: Bright ruby, a touch on the lighter side, in the glass. The nose and palate share a common theme of bright red fruit, with floral hints. The finish is bright, and very well balanced. An excellent Chilean pinot noir.
Siegel Special Reserve Pinot Noir

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Errazuriz Max Reserva Pinot Noir

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Errazuriz
Fanciful Name: Reserva
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Chile
Retail Price: $14

Tasting Notes: Bright and clean. Ruby red in appearance, to the edge. Cherry, and other red fruits on the nose are echoed on the palate, with its good acidity and subtle textures. At this price, a real bargain.
Errazuriz Max Reserva Pinot Noir

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Résonance Pinot Noir

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Résonance
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Oregon
Appellation: Yamhill Carlton District
Retail Price: $45

Tasting Notes: French winemaking and excellent Oregon terroir (Willamette Valley) come together with this delicious wine. Bright, medium ruby, edge-to-edge. The nose is dominated by bright fruit, with elegant notes of floral and spice components. This profile follows through on the palate with balance and length.
Résonance Pinot Noir

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TULI Sonoma Pinot Noir

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TULI Sonoma
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Sonoma County
Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: A beautiful wine that strikes you with plenty of black cherry, black currant fruit and a light-to-moderate tannin. This rich Sonoma pinot noir is packed with incredible power while being deep, full-bodied and spicy.
TULI Sonoma Pinot Noir

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EnRoute Les Pommiers Pinot Noir

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EnRoute
Fanciful Name: Les Pommiers
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Retail Price: $67

Tasting Notes: Deep ruby throughout the glass. The nose is comprised of dark berry, with a touch of sour cherry, and spice. The palate has good weight and wonderful balance.
EnRoute Les Pommiers Pinot Noir

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Nicolas Potel Bourgogne Pinot Noir

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Nicolas Potel
Fanciful Name: Bourgogne
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Bourgogne Rouge
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: An excellent example of real Burgundy that dispels the myth that Bourgogne is always expensive. The light ruby color is eye-catching. There is a bouquet of rose petal, wild red fruit, and “la garrigue.” Flavors of not-quite-ripe cherry and raspberry balance with subtle hints of allspice and minerality. The finish is lengthy with supple tannins and sweet/tart acidity. The wine is nice now, but will develop for 2-3 more years. It’s a great value!
Nicolas Potel Bourgogne Pinot Noir

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Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir

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Gary Farrell
Fanciful Name: Russian River Selection
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Retail Price: $45

Tasting Notes: Deep and bright ruby in the glass. The nose is complex, with notes of bright red fruit, and a touch of herbs. In the mouth, this exceptional wine possesses lots of complexity, with more bright fruit, herbs and a touch of floral notes. The balancing acidity adds to the complexity and quality. Outstanding.
Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir

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