Pinot Noir

Deloach
California Pinot Noir 2007 . . . . . 10.99
87/100 - Our score.
When we are tasting for value priced Pinot Noir we look for wines that are clean, correct and balanced. We don’t want heat from too much alcohol, we don’t want candied fruit and most of all we do not want dirty, oak chipped wines reeking of green herbs. Unfortunately the pickings are slim nowadays. So it gives us great pleasure to offer you the latest release from Deloach. It is softly spiced with cherry flavors that are smooth and lengthy. It is clean, it is not hot, and it is not candied. A terrific Pinot Noir value. (California)

A to Z
Pinot Noir 2007 . . . . . 16.79
88/100 - Our score.
The 2007 A to Z Pinot Noir is a sure hit. Soft and juicy flavors of black cherry and black raspberry with some barely noticeable oak. Very ripe in the mouth with a finish of black pepper and tart black raspberry. Clean and easy-drinking. (Oregon)

Robert Mondavi
Carneros Pinot Noir 2006 . . . . . 19.99
90/100 - Our score.
It’s all sweet and ripe berries in this crowd-pleasing Pinot Noir. Cherry, raspberry and strawberry are all apparent on the palate along with some black pepper and oak nuances. Very smooth and very soft. This will make many friends. (California)

Emerson
“Avelina”
Pinot Noir 2006 . . . . . 23.99
90/100 - Our score.
The Avelina bottling from Emerson is all estate fruit, the reserve wine if you will. Starts with some raspberry and oak aromas on the nose. In the mouth it is rich, ripe and silky with flavors of raspberry and strawberry. Additional flavors of oak and damp earth enhance the complexity. This is serious juice. Only 22 cases available for the state of Illinois and we were lucky enough to acquire every bottle. Better shop early. (Oregon)