This red wine is made from 100% Pinot Noir and is estate bottled. Light bodied with a terrific balance existing between this wine’s acidity and sugar, this wine is a textbook example of the red wines from Sancerre. The nose offers a bouquet of white pepper and strawberries. The palate delivers dry flavors of raspberry, sour cherry and herbs. A long finish is guaranteed. Drink now or hold.    

A blend of 95% Pinot Noir, 3% Marechal Foch, and 2% Tempranillo, the 2004 vintage is a very good vintage. The nose evokes scents of berries and mineral. The palate is balanced with flavors berry, strawberry and white pepper. A terrific long finish is experienced. This pinot pairs well with pumpkin bisque, BBQ pork, and bittersweet chocolate. Life is short, live well.

This wine reminds me of my nostalgic summers spent exploring the surrounding local creeks and strawberry fields of my neighborhood. The nose features aromas of strawberries, cherry blossoms, and white pepper. This pinot’s light body, moderate tannins, acidity and alcohol are intriguing. Dry, fruit forward, flavors of raspberries, cranberry, leather and mineral are prominent. Decanting will gracefully soften this already very fine wine. Thanks for the memories.

The wine sports a deep, almost opaque, dark garnet color. Captivating aromas of strawberry, sweet fruit and subtle vanilla waft up from the glass. This is a dry, yet fruit forward pinot noir, with non-intrusive tannins. Flavors of raspberry, strawberry, leather and pepper accompany a rewarding long finish. This is an outstanding wine served with lobster pasta dishes that feature a white cream sauce.

King Estate pinot noir comes from organically certified vineyards in Eugene, Oregon. The nose features aromas of berry, leather and toasted oak. Fruit forward flavors of raspberry, citrus notes, leather and subtle pepper compliment this dry, low tannin wine. The finish goes on for well over ninety seconds. This pinot is refreshing and a real bargain.

This Aussie pinot is a real value. Reminiscent of quality “old world” wine making, but incorporating new technology such as a screw cap, this wine has been aged in French oak for 20 months and it is unfiltered. Aromas of strawberry, plum and pepper prevail. This pinot noir is well structured and dry. Once properly decanted, the wine reveals flavors of strawberry, pepper, and herbs and a moderate finish. Enjoy

Cupcake Vineyards, Pinot Noir, 2008 (Central Coast, CA.) $14 Blend: 96% Pinot Noir, 3% merlot, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon; Style: dry red; dark color; aromas and palate/flavors: the aroma of cherries carries through the palate with a touch of red currants and a hint of spices; medium body; cherry cupcake finish. Food Pairing: This wine pairs well with lamb kabobs, smoked sausage, or your favorite mushroom risotto. (Alc. by Volume: 13.8%)

Blend: 98% Pinot Noir, 2% Syrah; Style: dry red; dark red color; aromas and flavors: rose petal and red fruit; medium body; hints of toasty vanilla and spice on the finish. (Alc. by Volume: 14.4 %)

Style: dry red; bright ruby color; aromas: earth, mushroom, cedar, raspberry, spice, dark cherry, leather; palate/flavors: soft entry, velvety tannins/cherry, strawberry, tobacco, vanilla; medium body; sweet, smoky finish. Great with strawberries dipped in dark chocolate. (Alc. by Volume: 13.0%)

This deep garnet colored Pinot has aromas of black cherry and frambois strawberry, with hints of cardamom and clove and flavors of hints of rich fruit, cherry liquor, toasted oak and a distinct minerality.