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Pinot Noirs from California, Oregon
Nothing equals Pinot Noir in bringing the festive feel in this cold month. I predict that 2006 will be a great year for wine-drinkers and lovers. Each year, new and better wines are being released in the market. Consumers then can choose between the wide array of wines of differing flavor and varietals.
This January, I will feature 2003 Pinot Noirs from California and Oregon. These wines belong to a range of styles and prices.
California Pinot Noir Reviews
Belle Glos
2003 PINOT NOIR
TAYLOR LANE VINEYARD, SONOMA COAST
$50-$52
Crisp and clean in the palate. Full-bodied and lusciously rich. Taste reminiscent of plum, clove, tobacco and spicy oak. Features medium long finish. Drink through 2006.
Bouchaine
2003 PINOT NOIR
CARNEROS
$20-$22
Full-bodied and supple. Fresh notes of plum, dark chocolate, toasted oak and nutmeg. Moderate richness and complexity. Possess long, persistent finish. 5,700 cases. Drink through 2006.
Chalone Vineyard
2003 PINOT NOIR
CHALONE
$28-$30
Definitely one of the best Chalone Pinot in the market. Elegantly supple and enticing. Laced with ripe flavors of blueberry, cherry and plum. Full-bodied and lightly oaked. 6,971 cases. Drink through 2008.
Merry Edwards
* 2003 PINOT NOIR, SONOMA COAST, $30-$32
* 2003 PINOT NOIR, OLIVET LANE, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY,
$55-$58
Both great value wines. The Sonoma Coats Pinot Noir is bursting with flavors of baked cherry, boysenberry, clove, tobacco and spicy oak. It is rich and full-bodied with earthy tendencies. 1000 cases. The Oliver Lane Pinot Noir is exciting and splendid. It features the flavors of black cherry, tobacco, toasted oak, and dark plum. Well-balanced and adequate length. Requires modest aging. 680 cases. Drink through 2008.
Orogeny
2003 PINOT NOIR
GREEN VALLEY, SONOMA COUNTY
$28-$30
Intense fruity flavors of raspberry, blueberry and cherry. Features subtle oakiness and excellent balance. A bit crisp and persistent in the end. 2,964 cases. Drink through 2007.
Oregon Pinot Noir Review
Ponzi Vineyards
2003 PINOT NOIR
WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON
$33-$35
Great, great Pinot. Features rich flavors of plum, raspberry, pepper, herbs and tobacco. medium-full in weight. 3,579 cases. Drink through 2007.
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