W.H. Smith Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2006

Immediately you notice the bright garnet color of the wine. The nose flows through with violets and Bing cherries. The wine is extremely well balanced, with notes of warm sage, cloves, cherries and strawberries dominating the palate. The texture is classic Pinot – silky, sexy and satisfying. Food Matches: This ... more

Penner-Ash Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2006

Black cherry, cassis and black pepper aromas lead into a creamy, broad palate of fresh blackberry, red cherry and violets. A purity of both red and black fruits combined with round tannins provide a lingering finish of baking spice and vanilla.  more

Penner-Ash Dussin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006

Aromas of dried rose pedal, baked cherry pie and spice. Lush, textured palate with hints of sweet vanilla, blackberry and chocolate. Fine tannins move into a seamless, extended finish.  more

Maison Champy Mazis Chambertin 2004

Deep ruby color. Good aromatic intensity. Delicate and complex peppery/spicy nose with notes of chocolate, torrefaction and liquorice. Straight forward round, rich and well balanced. Powerful and racy. Lingering after taste with soft tannins. Service: The powerful flavors and aromas of this Mazis-Chambertin calls for a somewhat full-flavoured and elaborate ... more

Roessler Clos Pepe Pinot Noir 2005

Clos Pepe is a family-owned vineyard and winery set in the heart of the Santa Rita Hills of Santa Barbara County. Burgundian varietals are Wes Hagen’s passion, and with morning fog and cool, windy afternoons, this area is ideal for growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Pepe family believes that ... more

Sebastiani Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2007

This wine has a beautiful, medium crimson color with both fresh cherry and Marachino cherry aromas jumping out the glass with hints of oriental spice, vanilla and mocha. The texture is silky and elegant with intoxicating cherry/berry fruit flavors that make it appealing to drink now. Lingering cherry and spice ... more

Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Noir 2005

A bouquet of dark cherries, plums and spice notes. Fruit driven, full-bodied and well balanced with rounded grainy tannins, the wine is concentrated rich and generous. It has the combination of opulence and complexity that makes Pinot Noir unique. Serve with red and white meats and poultry including lamb, beef, ... more

Van Duzer Pinot Noir 2004

The svelte power of the 2004 Estate Pinot Noir is not apparent at first. Initial impressions are distractingly complex with dark fruits like black cherry, blackberry, pomengranate, blueberry and currant vying for attention with floral aromas of violet and rose petal. With another swirl of the glass, more impressions emerge: ... more

Domaine Joseph Belland Santenay 2005

Harvesting and rigorous sorting are done by hand. The grapes benefit from a slow maceration in the family winery. The modern vinification unit (one of the best-equipped in Burgundy) allows the cold maceration phases and fermentation temperatures to be perfectly controlled. The wines are matured exclusively in oak barrels for ... more

Penner-Ash Seven Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006

Aromas of black cherry, dried blueberries and violets. Structured and dense in the palate with a core of sweet black cherry and bittersweet chocolate. Extended finish of cassis and vanilla. more

Domaine Serene Winery Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005

Deep, dark aromas of lush black cherry, blackberry, plum, anise, black raspberry, black currant, cocoa, and allspice. The palate shows intense blackberry, sweet cherry, black tea, clove, allspice, earth, black raspberry, brown sugar, toast and clove with fine tannins and a long, persistent finish. more

Breggo Savoy Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007

This is wine is our third vintage of Savoy Pinot noir and the consistency of the vineyard's character from vintage to vintage is remarkable. Classic Savoy aromas of black cherries, dates, and cloves combine with an earthiness reminiscent of beets and forest floor. The spice component on the nose continues ... more