Type: Pinot Noir
Year: 2005
Location: Buena Vista Carneros, Sonoma, CA
Link: buenavistawinery.com
Rating: 7 out of 10
Description: This wine was good, but not great. It was enjoyed with pasta.
Type: Pinot Noir
Year: 2005
Location: Marlborough, New Zealand
Link: www.grovemill.co.nz
Rating: 8 out of 10
Description: Grove Mill is most notable for their Sauvignon Blanc wines, but this Pinot was very good as well.
Type: Pinot Noir
Year: 2003
Location: Napa, CA
Link: www.saintsbury.com
Rating: 8 out of 10
Description: A good pinot that was enjoyed with a beef roast.
Type: Pinot Noir
Year: 2002
Location: Templeton, Central Coast, California
Link: wildhorsewinery.com
Rating: 8 out of 10
Opinion: Fantastic Pinot Noir with a medium-body. The earthy flavors compliment the berry flavors in the wine. it has a wonderful finish.
Type: Pinot Noir
Year: 2001
Location: Arroyo Grande, South Central Coast, California
Link: bishopspeak.com
Rating: 9 out of 10
Opinion: Bishop’s Peak is an ancient volcano that rises above San Luis Obispo. The vineyard is located below that volcano. This wine was enjoyed while eating Chicken Parmigiana and Rice Pilaf. The wine has black chery and raspberry flavors mixed with an earthy aroma. The wine’s acidity and tannin content seemed to blend well with the chicken. Other lighter meat dishes may also pair well with this wine.
Type: Pinot Noir
Year: 2003
Location: Gonzales, Monterey, Central Coast, California
Link: estanciaestates.com
Rating: 9.5 out of 10
Opinion: This was a phenomenal Pinot. I have never before had a wine with such a smooth texture, aromatic bouquet, and terrific finish that lingers for several minutes after the drink. The flavors of cherry and raspberry are subtle and non-overpowering and complement the natural flavor of the grapes.
I also received a set of Riedel “O” wine tumblers last Christmas that I used for the first time with this wine. I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed using these glasses. I don’t think I will buy stemmed glasses again. They made the experience more enjoyable.
Type: Pinot Noir
Year: 2003
Location: Turner, Oregon
Link: willamettevalleyvineyards.com
Rating: 8 out of 10
Description: Pinot noir grown in the Willamette Valley is among the highest quality of this variety in the world. This wine is an excellent companion with salmon, pork, lamb, poultry, and dark chocolate.
Type: Pinot Noir
Year: 2004
Location: Healdsburg, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
Link: macmurrayranch.com
Rating: 7 out of 10
Description: MacMurray Ranch was purchased from the Porter family by famed actor Fred MacMurray in 1941. Fred raised his family on the ranch and they enjoyed the natural wonders of Sonoma County. This is a classic Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, with concentrated fruit flavors of deep black cherry complemented by subtle oak to add richness and depth on the finish. The secondary notes hint at the subtle spice, mushroom, forest floor or earthy notes.
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