varietal: Pinot Noir

Shandi Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2012

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Shandi Santa Rita Hills
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Sta Rita Hills
Retail Price: $38

Tasting Notes: Not an alcohol bomb. Medium-bodied, and balanced acidity that makes it very food-friendly. Lush red berries and sweet, inviting aroma. Can be cellared for another three years.
Shandi Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2012

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Pali Wine Co. “Huntington” 2013

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Pali Wine Co.
Fanciful Name: Huntington
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Santa Barbara County
Retail Price: $22

Tasting Notes: This great pinot is Santa Barbara through and through. There is a distinct forest-floor earthiness present from front to back. The nose is complex with notes of cherry, raspberry, black licorice and truffle. The palate is tightly knit with underripe cherry and raspberry. But the black licorice, truffle and clove are kept in check with a great acidity that balances the entire experience through to the silky finish.
Pali Wine Co. “Huntington” 2013

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Pali Wine Co. “Bluffs” 2013

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Pali Wine Co.
Fanciful Name: Bluffs
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Retail Price: $25

Tasting Notes: The balance of this wine is wonderful from nose to finish. The aromas and flavors of dark fruits, baking spices, earth notes and pleasant floral character that hints toward rose petals, build in intensity all of the way through to the clean, lingering finish of cherry, cinnamon and hint of cola.
Pali Wine Co. “Bluffs” 2013

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On Point Pinot Noir Christina’s Cuvee 2013

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On Point
Fanciful Name: Christina's Cuvee
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: North Coast
Retail Price: $32

Tasting Notes: This lushly textured pinot noir displays restrained nuances of mocha in the nose and palette, followed by rich flavors of dark-chocolate-covered cherries, cassis, earth and spice. Wispy hints of wood smoke appear in the lengthy finish.
On Point Pinot Noir Christina’s Cuvee 2013

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MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir 2013

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MacMurray Estate Vineyards
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Central Coast
Retail Price: $23

Tasting Notes: From a cool-weather region, not far from Monterey Bay, this pinot noir shows plenty of elegance, with supple tannins and supporting acidity. Enough structure to stand up to a wide variety of foods, the subtly spicy red and black fruits on the palate lead to a long and well-balanced finish.
MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir 2013

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Fulcrum Pinot Noir 2013

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Fulcrum
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Anderson Valley
Retail Price: $50

Tasting Notes: The nose displays a little of that wild, smoky, earthy pinot noir funkiness that pinot-philes adore. This is a medium- to full-bodied red, featuring dark, spicy berry flavors folded into a bed of stony minerals. The substantial finish reveals understated notes of earth and mocha.
Fulcrum Pinot Noir 2013

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Dierberg Drum Canyon Pinot Noir 2012

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Dierberg Drum Canyon
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2012
Appellation: California
Retail Price: $41.99

Tasting Notes: This is a beautifully balanced wine, having been aged 18 months in oak. On the nose, you will find black fruit and raspberry with notes of roasted coffee. On the palate, you will taste sweet smoke with blackberry, leading to a long, elegant finish with a delightful burst of fruit.
Dierberg Drum Canyon Pinot Noir 2012

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Clos Pegase, Mitsuko’s Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

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Clos Pegase, Mitsuko’s Vineyard
Fanciful Name: Mitsuko’s Vineyard
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Carneros
Retail Price: $35

Tasting Notes: This single-vineyard pinot noir, from the one of the coolest regions in Napa Valley, shows great color, with a spicy combination of red and black fruit. Plenty of structure and a balanced finish display its pedigree.
Clos Pegase, Mitsuko’s Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

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Cambria Julia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

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Cambria Julia’s Vineyard
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Santa Maria Valley
Retail Price: $23

Tasting Notes: This single-vineyard pinot noir is well structured with bright cherry, raspberry and strawberry flavors that are followed with a touch of spice. The finish has supple tannins and excellent length. This estate-grown pinot is certified sustainable.
Cambria Julia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

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Artesa Pinot Noir 2013

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Artesa
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2013
Appellation: California
Retail Price: $25

Tasting Notes: Long known for its elegant wines, Artesa’s pinot noir does not disappoint. With red and black fruit on the nose and palate, the wine has plenty of character and the flavor profile of a winning wine. A long and balanced finish contributes to its obvious level of quality.
Artesa Pinot Noir 2013

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Albert Bichot Bourgogne Vignes de Pinot Noir 2012

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Albert Bichot Bourgogne
Fanciful Name: Vieilles Vignes
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Burgundy
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: The “old vine” grapes for this consistently stylistic and superb wine come from four estates across Burgundy. A bright ruby color. Aromas of not-quite-ripe berry and cherry meld with hints of chalk, loam and flint, which says “Burgundy”! Delicate flavors of red fruits coat the palate, showing strong in the middle, and finishing with firm tannins and more terroir. This is a classic old-world Bourgogne Rouge. The 2012 vintage will develop beautifully for five more years―easily. An excellent value.
Albert Bichot Bourgogne Vignes de Pinot Noir 2012

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