To Hell in a Handbasket » pinot noir http://ericsilva.org General Views, Opinions, and Observations in the World Around Me by Eric Silva Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:48:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Green Groves http://ericsilva.org/2011/03/11/green-groves/ http://ericsilva.org/2011/03/11/green-groves/#comments Sat, 12 Mar 2011 03:51:00 +0000 Eric Silva http://ericsilva.org/2011/03/11/green-groves/ Type: Pinot Noir
Year: 2009
Location: American Canyon, Napa Valley, California
Rating: 9 out of 10
Opinion: Received as part of my NRA Wine Club membership. Excellent pinot noir. Hints of blackberry, black cherry, and toasted caramel.  Enjoyed with pasta and homemade spaghetti sauce.

]]> http://ericsilva.org/2011/03/11/green-groves/feed/ 0 Buena Vista http://ericsilva.org/2008/01/01/buena-vista/ http://ericsilva.org/2008/01/01/buena-vista/#comments Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:34:11 +0000 Eric Silva http://ericsilva.org/2008/01/01/buena-vista/ 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.

]]> http://ericsilva.org/2008/01/01/buena-vista/feed/ 0 Grove Mill http://ericsilva.org/2007/11/18/grove-mill/ http://ericsilva.org/2007/11/18/grove-mill/#comments Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:54:34 +0000 Eric Silva http://ericsilva.org/2007/11/18/grove-mill/ 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.

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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.

]]> http://ericsilva.org/2007/09/09/saintsbury/feed/ 0 Wild Horse http://ericsilva.org/2006/11/05/wild-horse/ http://ericsilva.org/2006/11/05/wild-horse/#comments Sun, 05 Nov 2006 20:55:00 +0000 Eric Silva http://ericsilva.org/2006/11/05/wild-horse/ 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.

]]> http://ericsilva.org/2006/11/05/wild-horse/feed/ 0 Bishop’s Peak http://ericsilva.org/2006/11/05/bishops-peak/ http://ericsilva.org/2006/11/05/bishops-peak/#comments Sun, 05 Nov 2006 20:54:00 +0000 Eric Silva http://ericsilva.org/2006/11/05/bishops-peak/ 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.

]]> http://ericsilva.org/2006/11/05/bishops-peak/feed/ 0 Estancia Estates http://ericsilva.org/2006/11/05/estancia-estates/ http://ericsilva.org/2006/11/05/estancia-estates/#comments Sun, 05 Nov 2006 20:53:00 +0000 Eric Silva http://ericsilva.org/2006/11/05/estancia-estates/ 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.

]]> http://ericsilva.org/2006/11/05/estancia-estates/feed/ 0 Willamette Valley http://ericsilva.org/2006/11/05/willamette-valley/ http://ericsilva.org/2006/11/05/willamette-valley/#comments Sun, 05 Nov 2006 20:48:00 +0000 Eric Silva http://ericsilva.org/2006/11/05/willamette-valley/ 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.

]]> http://ericsilva.org/2006/11/05/willamette-valley/feed/ 0 MacMurray http://ericsilva.org/2006/11/05/macmurray/ http://ericsilva.org/2006/11/05/macmurray/#comments Sun, 05 Nov 2006 20:46:00 +0000 Eric Silva http://ericsilva.org/2006/11/05/macmurray/ 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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