Pinot Noir

Casa Silva
"Reserva"
Colchagua Valley Pinot Noir 2011 . . . . . 8.99
88/100 - Our score.
From one of the oldest and most traditional wine producers in the Colchagua Valley, this Pinot Noir was created for immediate gratification! Purple and violet in color with a very impressive nose of tea leaf, cherries and spice. Bright cherry, raspberry and strawberry flavors along with a supple mouth feel engage the palate. This is a thoroughly enjoyable weeknight Pinot Noir if there ever was one! (Chile)

August Kesseler
"Pinot N"
Spätburgunder 2008 . . . . . 16.99
Pinot Noir from Germany!
89/100 - Our score.
90/100 - Wine Advocate. "Fresh blackberry, red currant, kirsch, soy, pistachio paste, and marzipan lend Kesselers 2008 Pinot N Spatburgunder a combination of almost confectionary sweetness, saline savor, and sheer refreshment such as, among reds, only Pinot Noir can deliver, and that nevertheless engenders no sense of disharmony. Chewy fruit skin and piquant fruit pit notes add to the sense of invigoration; marrow-like meatiness lends an aura of mystery; while generous glycerin adds to the richness and textural allure displayed by this astonishing value that should continue to shine for at least 2-3 years." (Germany)

Evening Land
"Blue Label"
California Pinot Noir 2009 . . . . . 22.99
90/100 - Our score.
Showing a bit of tightness at first, it opens to reveal beautiful dark fruit and lush sweet tannins. After some time in the decanter it was singing with clearly defined flavors of blackberry, black cherry and plum. Juicy and ripe with good acidity that provides a lasting finish, this is a terrific under $25 Pinot Noir that will have you going back for another glass. (California)

Shea Wine Cellars
"Shea Vineyard Estate"
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2009 . . . . . 35.99
94/100, "Highly Recommended" - Wine Spectator. "Supple, rich and complex, layering its dark berry, black cherry, pink grapefruit and exotic spice flavors on a velvety frame. The finish lingers effortlessly. Drink now through 2019. 3,555 cases made." (Oregon)

Sequana
"Sundawg Ridge Vineyard"
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2009 . . . . . 42.99
93/100 - Our score.
95/100 - Wine Enthusiast. "($50) Another great release from Sequana of this single-vineyard bottling, which hails from the golden slopes of the cool, southwestern part of the Russian River Valley. It's rich in raspberry, pomegranate and persimmon fruit, elaborated with sweet new French oak, but saved from being merely ripe by a firm minerality and brilliant acidity. Should develop interestingly over the next 10 years." (California)