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2005 Russian River Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley

Bing cherries and juicy raspberries combine with a splash of cola and a hint of dusty earth for a classic representation of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. Lively acidity and only ...more 20% new oak allows it to pair well with your favorite spring foods like lamb, fish and fowl.

^$45.00

Vine Hill Winery

CAW Rating: 91

100

1 reviews

2004 Los Carneros Pinot Noir
Los Carneros

The 2004 Los Carneros Pinot Noir shows fresh red berries and magical dark chocolate bursting forth in a jumble of vanilla accented flavors. It has a lingering finish reflecting the ...more abundant fruit and soft oak tannins that are a hallmark of the Godinez winemaking art.

^$25.00

Vine Hill Winery

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2004 Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
Santa Cruz Mountains

Sal describes the 2004 Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir as a wine full of cherry notes, strawberry jam and a hint of white pepper spice. It is well balanced with a consistent and lo ...moreng finish. This artisan wine is excellent, approachable and affordable. It will continue to age well over the next 8â€“10 years.

^$35.00

Vine Hill Winery

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2005 Los Carneros Pinot Noir
Los Carneros

The 2005 Los Carneros Pinot Noir is a wine filled with plum fruit and ripe cherry flavors and accented by a smoky characteristic reminiscent of a childhood filled with roasting smo ...moreres by the campfire. It has a surprisingly silky finish reflecting the soft fruit and oak tannins that are a hallmark of Sal Godinez's winemaking art.

^$28.00

Vine Hill Winery

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2005 Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
Santa Cruz Mountains

A wine full of black cherry notes, strawberry jam and a hint of white pepper spice. It is well balanced with a consistent and long finish. It will continue to age well over the nex ...moret 9â€“10 years.

^$35.00

Cerro Caliente Cellars

CAW Rating: 97

100

2 reviews

2006 Pinot Noir
Edna Valley/Wolff Vineyards

Well balanced Pinot Noir offering black cherry aroma and notes of raspberry and plum

^$26.00

Calera Wine Company

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2005 Pinot Noir, Mills Vineyard
Mt. Harlan

What a classic Mt. Harlan bouquet of rock and mineral woven nicely with notes of raspberry and blackberry. Flavors of cherry, plum and star anise fill the palate, accented with sof ...moret undertones of oak and a juicy, round, flinty finish. This is the richest and most lush Mills Pinot Noir vintage to date.

^$45.00

Calera Wine Company

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2002 Pinot Noir, Mills Vineyard
Mt. Harlan

The 2002 Mills is a forward and aromatic wine. Notes of ripe strawberries, black plums, black pepper and vanilla are prevalent in both aroma and flavor. As is characteristic of Pin ...moreot Noir from the Mills Vineyard this wine has excellent structure with a core of well defined tannin under its fleshy, velvety texture.

^$45.00

Calera Wine Company

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2001 Pinot Noir, Mills Vineyard
Mt. Harlan

From Wine Spectator of July 31, 2005: "An alluring style that combines ripe, firm black cherry and sour cherry fruit with a mix of spices, giving it a touch of nutmeg and hazelnut. ...more Tannins are firm on the finish, giving it an excellent structure. Drink now through 2011. 91 points." And WineSkinny.com, Aug.- Sept. 2005: "Rich ribbons of flavors include focused black cherry, blackberry, allspice, sweet earth, roasted nuts, and nicely integrated toasty oak. Continues to evolve through the long, lush finish. Ready to drink now and over the next five or six years."

^$48.00

Calera Wine Company

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2000 Pinot Noir, Mills Vineyard
Mt. Harlan

The great Robert Parker tasted this wine in April, 2003, and described it Nov. 10, 2003 on eRobertParker.com as follows: "Low yields of 1.1 ton of fruit per acre (16.5 hectoliters ...moreof wine per hectare of vineyard) result-ed in a medium ruby-colored Pinot offering a big, sweet nose of straw-berries, cherries, spice box, and cloves. Medium to full-bodied, with moderate tannin, this pure, earthy, concentrated effort needs another 1-2 years of cellaring. It should drink well for 10-15 years. 90+ points." WineSkinny.com on Nov. 22, 2004, described it thusly: "Mocha-scented blueberry and ripe cherry flavors, pick up allspice and a dash of funky earth. Dusty tannins are offset by a nice, bright acidity and lengthy fin-ish. Ready to drink now and over the next five or six years."

^$51.00

Carmel Road Winery

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2006 Pinot Noir
Monterey County

"The 2006 is an earthy and elegant wine, marked by red currant, red cherry, warm spice, forest aromas and a toasty oak finish."
- Ivan Giotenov, Winemaker

^$16.50

Carmel Road Winery

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2004 Pinot Noir
Arroyo Sec0

"Our Pinot Noir matures in French oak casks for 14 months with a single racking. As Pinot Noir is a delicate varietal, too much air exposure will diminish fruit flavors and aromas. ...more After aging in barrel, the lots are blended and bottled without filtration or fining, preserving the most delicate aromatics and flavors." - Ivan Giotenov, Winemaker

^$35.00

Findleton Estate & Winery

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2006 Estate Pinot Noir
El Dorado County

This is the second vintage of the Estate Pinot noir and was cropped at less than 1 ton per acre. The wine beautifully reflects our unique growing site situated at 3,000 ft elevatio ...moren on chalky volcanic soil. The high elevation allows for cooler days and much lower over-all heat accumulation throughout the growing season. The cooler temperature enabled the Pinot noir to ripen slowly, which is necessary to develop and retain its varietal and terroir driven characteristics. The grapes were hand-picked, sorted, and underwent a 3 day cold soak followed by a slow fermentation. The wine was aged on its solids for 12 months and was bottled unfined and unfiltered as to minimize the handling of the fragile grape variety. Our vineyard granted us with a very delicate, light bodied, yet balanced and complex Pinot noir. The bouquet of ripe strawberry, perfume, and vanilla bean is delightfully counterbalanced by earthy notes reminiscent of smoke, cedar, and mushroom. The palate is fruit forward with hints of earth and is supported by a firm acidity.

^$28.00

Loos Family Winery

CAW Rating: 93

100

3 reviews

2007 Pinot Noir - Bohemian Vineyard
Russian Rivery Valley

Only 300 bottles produced! Medium body with elegant, silky mouthfeel, ruby color, ripe strawberry, cherry, vanilla, Asian spices and earthy nuances. Medium body with elegant mout ...morehfeel. Expected release date: February 2009. Contact brad@loosfamilywinery.com for details. Thank you!

^$40.00

Chateau Routon

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2006 Pinot Noir
Fair Play

Balanced Fruit Forward, with a smooth soft finish.

^$40.00

Eric Kent Wine Cellars

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2006 Pinot Noir, Stiling Vineyard
Russian River Valley

Dark ruby in color with a bright raspberry nose and a hint of forest floor â€” did I actually write that? â€” sorry, but sometimes itâ€™s hard to find the proper words: an elusive ...morecombination of pine needles, faint eucalyptus, dry leaves, moist earth. . . I hope thatâ€™s a smidge more helpful. All followed by fresh and lively strawberry, cola nut and touch of nutmeg on the palate with moderate tannins and good acidity to see them through to the lingering finish.

Displays the expressive fruit reminiscent of our â€™04 Stiling combined with the elegance and greater restraint of the â€™05.

^$42.00

Eric Kent Wine Cellars

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2006 Pinot Noir, Windsor Oaks Vineyard
Russian River Valley

Our first vintage working with four separate blocks from a site that already shows us its potential to be outstanding. At first sniff, pomegranate, rose petals and cherries rise up ...more to greet you. Then an epicurean sip unveils ripe red cherry, plumb and fig wrapped in a velvet mouthfeel with a hint of tea leaves on the finish. A lighter ruby-hued, medium-bodied wine showcasing the silky elegance of a classic Pinot. We look forward to getting to know this vineyard and to crafting wines from their fruit for many years to come.

^$39.00

Domaine La Due

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2002 Carneros Pinot Noir
Carneros

Our 2002 Pinot Noir is from the famous Carneros Appellation. Hints of raspberry and cherry on the nose. Soft and smooth on the palate revealing more luscious berry and cherry fla ...morevors. Easy on the finish continuing to reveal layers of fruit with just a hint of allspice. Soft enough to drink by itself, pairs well with fish, chicken or seafood.

^$27.50

Bargetto Winery

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2006 2006 Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation

In 2005 we had a limited supply of Pinot Noir. This year we were able to locate new vineyard sources in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The 2006 Pinot is reminiscent of the elegant 2004 ...morevintage with dark cherry and violet aromas. This wine has a smooth tannin structure with flavor of Bing cherries and would pair well with a rack of lamb.

^$25.00

Cambria Winery & Vineyard

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2006 Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir
Santa Maria Valley

"Our 2006 Juliaâ€™s Pinot Noir offers fresh cherry, blueberry, strawberry and cranberry fruit flavors accented with cinnamon and vanilla oak spice characters. The mid-palate has a ...moresilky texture and balanced tannins that lead into a fruity and earthy finish."

-Denise Shurtleff, Winemaker

^$20.00

2005 Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast

CAW Rating: 100

100

1 reviews

This concentrated cherry-filled Pinot takes on a range of classic Sonoma Coast characteristics and flavors including dried violets, black tea and cranberries, all nicely layered with sweet oak and a wisp of forest floor. This gregariously youthful wine dances on your palate with just enough acid and ...

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