Bruno Pinot noir 09 is made by Evesham Wood for their distributor - it's only available in Oregon!
If you haven't found Evesham Wood wnes in the past (we are always trying to get a bigger allocation) here's a chance to try ...read more
Belle Pente Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - When one of the best wineries makes a value Pinot, you expect something special. Brian has mad skills and shows them in every wine he makes, from bargain to top of the line.
Bergstrom Pinot noir Cumberland Reserve 08 375 ml Half bottle. Great for traveling, picnics, thank you gift.
Showy and inviting scents of mixed cherries, wild berries, sandalwood and pie spices. A soft entry with sweet fruit, heaps of black ch...read more
Stafford Hill's Pinot noir, made by hot winemaker Jay Somers (J Christopher, his high profile new winery jointly with Dr Loosen). Stafford Hill's Pinot noir, made by hot winemaker Jay Somers, featured in the national press for his new joint vent...read more
Roots Apolloni Pinot noir 08 - Man, this is tasty. The creamiest, most full-bodied of the 2008 Roots line-up. A melange of sweet dark berries keeps giving you more. Ideal acidity balances the seductive sweetness and everything's in its place....read more
JK Carriere Provocateur Pinot 08 - "Provocateur" is French for "troublemaker." J.K. Carriere's 2008 Provocateur Pinot noir shows Jim Prosser's troublemaker style. Dark and meaty, ready to drink, this is great value Pinot. Not much made, so order...read more
The Patty Green Dollar Bills Only 08 is definitely a crowd pleaser, but also a wine that a europhile palate wouldn't snub for the money.
The first hit on this wine is a sweet, toasty earthiness with some notes of morel mushrooms in the backg...read more
Crumbled Rock Winery Juliard Vineyard Pinot noir 07 - an initial sense of licorice opens to a scent of warm toasty oak.The flavors are dark - Juicy black raspberry, dark hearty plum, and blackberry.
The Crumbled Rock Pinot has a lot in common ...read more
Evening Land Vineyards Beaujolais Villages 08 -
Evening Land Vineyard's Moulin-a-Vent sourced 2008 Beaujolais Village ($12.55 any 12) was made in France for Evening Land by Christophe Viel. Christolphe was Dominique Lafon's assistant from 1...read more
Bergstrom Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 08 - GRAB THIS! Made from Shea Vineyard and Bergstrom Estate Vineyard fruit. A Pinot noir from Bergstrom for $25!
Inviting aromas of black cherry, clove, and vanilla cream lead into a pal...read more
Westrey Pinot noir Oracle Vineyard 08 - An Oregon 2008, old-vine, Dundee Hills Pinot for $25?! The answer lies with the Oracle: Westrey Wines stunning estate-grown Pinot noir. Super-balanced dark berries and cherries come together with lavender,...read more
3 Degrees Pinot noir 08 (Maysara) - Certified Biodynamically-grown 2008 Oregon Pinot noir for well under $20 is a total rarity. Fresh nutmeg, black cherries, black raspberries, red licorice, cream and fir forest are woven together in a juicy, play...read more
Crowley Wines Pinot noir Entre Nous 07 -
Comprised of our favorite Pommard and Wadenswil clones, this Pinot is our flagship blend. A front palate of spice and ripe cherry evolve into a deep and rich wine that is quintessential Dundee Hills. A...read more
Genius Loci Pinot noir 08 - Highly recommended by Avalon Wine - a new discovery, Michael Lundeen makes the wines of Illahe and now, his own Genius Loci label.
Genius Loci Pinot noir 08 is affordable, lip smacking Pinot filled ...read more
Ayres Vineyard Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - a super value 2008 Oregon Pinot noir. A darker wine when first opened, with intriguing aromas of humus and espresso. Give this a bit of air and watch the evolution - a delicious combo of deep berry...read more
Wildaire Cellars Pinot noir Timothy 08 - Excellent value Pinot from Wildaire Cellars. This Willamette Valley blend reveals a nice balance of red and black cherries and toasty spice....read more
Phelps Creek Pinot noir 08 - Columbia Gorge fruit blend....read more
Crowley Wines Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - Super scented, with exotic spices, violets, herbs, and cherries. While a bit tight at first pour, there's plenty of bright red and blue fruits that begin to expand and evolve, picking up more dark ...read more
Three Fools Fools Gold Pinot noir 08 - Straight from Avalon's hometown of Corvallis, Fools Gold 08 won't make it too far outside the county! Burly dark fruits combine with rosemary for a savory mouthful of Pinot. A very impressive wine from Th...read more
Hamacher "H" Pinot noir 08 - Eric Hamacher reduced the price of his "value" Pinot noir for the 2008 vintage, but the quality is much greater than the price. Silky and supple, the H 08 grows in intensity, dishing out black cherry and red berry fla...read more
Alloro Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - The sappiest, darkest 2008 Pinot we've tried so far. Loganberry and Marionberry oozes from the glass, with dark spice and toast tones adding gusto. Fresh acidity balances this hefty Pinot.
Klee Pinot noir Wllamette Valley 08 - from Roots Wine - A blend of the five vineyards Chris Berg works with. Scents of red cherry, raspberry, and cedar are echoed in the flavor of the wine. Blackberry, cinnamon, and a base note of minerality add c...read more
Sineann Pinot Noir "Oregon" Willamette Valley 08 -
LA Times, Thursday, December 16th:
If you're a serious Pinot Head, then you already know about Sineann, the small dedicated producer in Yamhill County, Ore. The single-vin...read more
McKinlay Willamette Valley 08 - always a super deal, the newly released 08 is packed with juicy, dark cherry flavors.
Previous vintage tasting notes: Matt Kinne makes small lots of carefully crafted Pinot noir and then sells it for a low low...read more
Broadley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 08 - The aromas are focused and appealingly creamy notes of raspberry and cherry fruit. The same fruitiness is apparent on the tongue, with a bright, and fresh edge to the cherry and black raspberry flavor conc...read more
Brooks Winery Pinot noir "Janus" 07 -
Sale - was $28
This wine has beautiful, perfect Pinot Noir color,
clear and transparent burgundy red from the center to
the rim. W...read more
Owen Roe Sharecropper's Pinot noir 09 -
Brand new release. The new Sharecropper's Pinot says "check me out!" Yep, it's forward. Big, ripe red fruit and spice with a supple texture, the 09 will please fans of the 2006 (and there were a...read more
Coeur de Terre Pinot noir Estate 08 -
This wine first impresses with an intensely deep hued wine that is brilliant, but nearly opaque
to the intensity of color. The nose greats with spice and the scent of a cedar cigar box along dark cherry,
...read more
Natalie's Estate Elton Pinot noir 07 - Ah, the aroma - intermingled raspberry, spice, and a hint of Northwest forest on one of our misty mornings. Very berry - you taste red raspberry, loganberry, and sweet spice. Every once in a while, a hint o...read more
Soter Vineyards Pinot Noir "North Valley" 08 -
Stephen Tanzer 91 points: "Full red. Pungent aromas of black raspberry and cherry complicated by wilted rose, violet and black pepper. Pliant, palate-staining red and dark berry flavors are enliv...read more
Raspberry cream and flowers open to darker, broader palate and finish, still showcasing the peppery nature of the Gamay and the silkiness of the Pinot. You could drin...read more
Wahle Vineyards Holmes Hill Pinot noir 07 - Garnet color followed by blackberry and thyme aromas. Cherry and pomegranate flavors are prominent features of this wine....read more
Luminous Hills Pinot noir Yamhill Carlton 08 -
Wine Spectator 90 points - Polished and refined, an elegantly articulated range of cherry, raspberry, balsa and spice flavors coming together on the juicy, airy finish. Drink no...read more
Cooper Hill Pinot noir 08 - Best value Pinot from Cooper Mountain Winery.
Wine Spectator 89 points - Light and airy, with a welcome transparency to the raspberry and cherry flavors, hinting at tobacco and mineral as the finis...read more
Acrobat Pinot noir 08 - new label from King Estate. -
Wine Spectator 89 points - This tangy red offers bright berry and spice flavors that sail through the vibrant frame. Finishes on a candied apple note. Drink now through 2012...read more
Artisanal Gamay Noir 08 - Highly recommended by Avalon Wine. When the great Brick House Gamay noir 08 sold out, we found this remarkably good alternative. Limited.
The fruit for our 2008 Gamay Noir comes from Rebecca’s Vine-...read more
Kings Ridge Pinot Noir 08 - Good value label from Union Wine Company - Aromas of black and red cherry, vanilla spice. Medium-weight, with balanced acid; nicely expressed red cherry, red raspberry, mineral, a hint of spice.
J. Scott Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - In a world of tough choices, this one is easy. J. Scott makes it so with a winning combination of black cherry, smoke, and sweet earth in an easy-drinking Pinot. Down the hatch!
La Paulée – our most complex wine of the vintage. The 2007 version brings together fruit from four different vineyards in four different sub-appellations, and together the combination...read more
Verve Dundee Hills Pinot noir 06 from Aubin Cellars - made by Ray Walsh of Capitello Wines.
"13.5% alc., 150 cases. Yields 1.9 tons per acre average. 100% de-stemmed but not crushed. Fermented in 2 ton French oak open top fermenter. Manual pun...read more
O'Reilly's Pinot noir 09 wine review - The O'Reilly's 2009 Pinot noir opens with a lovely nose of dried lavender, and candied red fruit, with a hint of earth and pine. Bright red fed cherries fuse with jammy raspberry notes carrying through to...read more
Panther Creek Pinot Noir Winemakers Cuvee 07 -Bright ruby color, medium- body and aromas reminiscent of fresh red fruit, dried cherries, and cranberries. The wine has a lush, velvety mouthfeel which carries a hint of vanilla balanced with spicy c...read more
Ransom Pinot noir Cattrall Vineyard 08 - May 2010 release. Classic Pinot noir nose, with tart cherry, raspberry, spice, and oak, flavors supple, food friendly, with a nice racy acidity and smooth, supple finish. Made from certified organic fruit....read more
Merriman Cummins Road Pinot noir 08 - the winery's good value Pinot. Merriman Vineyard is in the hills above Carlton. It was planted in 1999....read more
Tyee Pinot noir Estate Barrel Select 06...read more
Lumos Five Blocks Pinot noir 07 - A beautiful, clear ruby/garnet Pinot Noir with the spicy, red fruit and cherry that is characteristic of this yummy blend from four blocks of fruit at Temperance Hill and our one block of fruit here at Wren. Elega...read more
Peter's one blended Pinot noir (made from several different vineyards' fruit). Fresh flavors of berry fruit with spicy hints make this Peter's most approachable, ready to drink Pinot in every vintage. This is an ideal wine to offer to friends who ...read more
Roots Cherry Grove Pinot noir 08 - Like the vineyard name, the Cherry Grove is packed with pints of cherries that have just been made into a tart - it's immediately attractive. Then it fans out on your palate to sweet black currant and pie spice...read more
Penner-Ash Willamette Valley Pinot noir 08 half bottle -
Wine Spectator 90 POINTS
"Round and velvety, with focused plum, blackberry and smoke
flavors that shoot r...read more
J. Albin 2006 Laurel Vineyard Pinot noir BIG SALE - was $30!!
This wine is luscious. It's simultaneously refreshing and rich. Cinnamon-stick, sweet blackbery and juicy cherry leads into a creamy textured beauty, with fresh ...read more
Toluca Lane 07 is beautiful Pinot. Succulent aromas of cherries, roses, raspberry patch, lavender and soft toast captivate your sniffer. Ripe, round, and silky flavors red cherry flavors play with nuances of cherry candy, vanilla, and dark berri...read more
Highly recommended by Avalon Wine A rich and fresh cherry bouquet leads into so much goodness. Raspberries and cherries, spice box, and a satin mouthfeel make this a super value.
Illahe is on a roll, utilizing fantastic grpae...read more
Lenne Estate LeNez Pinot noir 07 - Fine, younger vine Estate Pinot noir from up-and-coming winery. ...read more
Belle Pente Pinot Noir Dundee Hills 08 - distinguished winemaker Brian O'Donnell is one of those low key Oregon farmers whose fans take most of his wines at Belle Pente's private tastings.
Belle Pente's Dundee Hills 08 shows how Brian takes...read more
Sweet Cheeks WInery Pinot noir 08 - Soft and inviting aromas open to a super easy-going, silky, and crowd-pleasing Pinot full of dark cherries. There's a sneaky long finish that leaves you with vanilla and peppercorn as you smack you lips for mor...read more
Andrew Rich Pinot noir 07 -
Our flagship Pinot is a selection of the most balanced, complex, and harmonious barrels in the cellar. The red-fruited elegance of the vintage dominates in a wine that, in summer 2010, is just coming into its own ...read more
Roots LeRoy Pinot noir 08 - Unique and lasting. Intriguing, beautiful incense and dark berry scents expand in the intense fresh blackberry and black currant flavors. White pepper weaves into spicy, silky tannins on the long, strikingly fresh finis...read more
Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Meunier Estate 07 - A most interesting and enjoyable red wine, made from a grape usually blended into champagne style wines.
Prounounced “moon-YAY,” Meunier is an old French word for a miller, someone who grinds wheat int...read more
Et Fille Blakeslee Vineyard Pinot noir 07 - from the Father/Daughter winery of Howard and Jessica Mozeico.
Dad: High tone nose reminiscent of Elton. Raspberry, strawberry, and marionberry taste. Complex and structured. Long finish.
Boedecker Cellars Pinot noir Stewart 07 - Stewart's barrel selection from the 2007 vintage. As usual, it's red-fruited and primarily made from Pommard, Wadenswil, and Dijon clone fruit.
"The nose features smoke, spice box, cherry, and c...read more
Et Fille Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - The Et Fille Willamette Valley Pinot noir 08 is silky and generous with a mesmerizing perfume of huckleberry, nutmeg and cinnamon. Silky and generous throughout, the sweet and juicy dark fruits come toget...read more
SALE! was $38.95
Decanter Magazine's April 2006 edition cover...read more
Doubters of the rainy 2007 Willamette Valley vintage will be surprised by the bright purity of fruit in this juicy, floral and flavorful pinot...read more
Boedecker Cellars Pinot noir Athena 06 - The Athena showcases the bigger, darker side of Boedecker Cellars Pinots. A little shy upfront, with toasty baking spice and cola hints moving to dark, dried cherries and blackberries. Appealing nuances o...read more
Westrey Reserve Pinot noir 07 is the winery's top wine. It is made from the best barrels from several vineyards. A veritable fruit salad of rich red and black berries and stone fruit greets the taster. Silky tannins and top notes of vanilla and ...read more
Lange Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 08 -
An assemblage of all the winery's North Willamette vineyard sites.
In our true “classique” style, this wine is approachable and fruit-forward upon release. It showcases a gregarious bouquet of huckleb...read more
St Innocent Pinot noir Villages Cuvee WV 08 -
Nicely perfumed with dusky, Pinot-funky notes that quickly turn to savory red cherry, rose petal and toast scents. The palate has a great melding of high and low notes - bright red cherry, berry a...read more
Eyrie Pinot Noir Estate 07 -
Eyrie PN Estate 07: Simply mouthwatering. A first pour, there's a wiff of youth which quickly give way to ethereal aromas fresh red fruits, cedar and turned earth. The seamless cherry, raspberry and strawberry flav...read more
Scott Paul Martha Pirrie Pinot noir is a wine made from grapes grown at Shea, Stoller, and Ribbon Ridge Vineyards. Scott Paul Wines has a reputation among Oregon wine people for beautiful Pinot noirs. This wine is lush, full of red fruit, and deli...read more
Lemelson Pinot noir Thea's Selection 08 - Great! An amazing core of cherry fruit and a super lush texture draws you in, while shadings of huckleberry and dark cocoa keep your buds popping. Thea's positively sings on the finish. Outstanding Pin...read more
Penner-Ash Rubeo Red Wine 08 -
An irreverent blend of Pinot noir and Syrah. This vintage has a full, expressive palate of plum and cassis. Refined tannins with a light toast leading to a lingering finish.
Matello Hommage A&D Pinot noir 08 is named for Amy Wesselman and David Autrey (Westrey), mentors to Matello owner and winemaker Marcus Goodfellow. Like Westrey's Pinot noirs, Matello's Hommage favors grace, elegance and structure. Licorice-tin...read more
Matello Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - A "here today, gone tomorrow" wine. After Matt Kramer (Wine Spectator, The Oregonian) wrote this up last Sunday, the small production has all but disappeared. Why? The wine rocks. A distin...read more
Lange Pinot Noir Reserve 08 - An amazing nose of licorice, plum and black cherry that carries through to the flavors, picking up raspberry and black tea. There's an ideal balance of fat, creamy fruit, juicy acidity, a touch of sweet herbs, an...read more
Phelps Creek Le Petit Pinot noir 08 - A nouveau style Pinot noir ideal for summer. Delicious aromas of fresh raspberries and hints of smoke. The Le Petit is bright yet creamy, offering brambly red and black fruit that lasts. Perfect for grilled...read more
Jezebel Pinot noir 08 - Highly Recommended by Avalon. Full of juicy red cherry, strawberry, milk cocoa and spice, with delicate notes of orange, strawberry and raspberry tea on the palate. Fruit forward and yummy, this wine also h...read more
Brand new release ships mid-November 2008.
Previous vintage, 2006 tasting notes: Always one of the best value Estate-bottled Pinot noirs from Oregon. The 2006 is a little more forward than typical Witness Tree wines, making it perfect for dr...read more
SF Chronicle named this wine one of the best OR Pinots under $30 and said: "Aromas of lavender, black cherry, boysenberry and cola; zingy raspberry on entry, then black cherry, plum, cassis, chocolate and spice flavors; rich, with soft tannins. Lo...read more
Brooks Winery Pinot Noir "Runaway Red" 08 - Always a great deal, this is a fun, easy to love Oregon Pinot at a great price.
The color is ruby red from rim to the center. Very Pinot
Noir. On the nose, beautiful aromas of minerals, dusty
black a...read more
Siduri Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - great value, good body, red cherry and berry flavors, a hint of cola and spice, nice finish. Great value!...read more
Maysara Pinot noir Jamsheed 07 - Refreshingly vibrant and fruit-forward, this Pinot packs dark cherry and cassis flavors with touches of rose petal and spice. Supported by fine-grained tannin and lively acidity, it finishes with touches of mineral...read more
An incredible value in Pinot noir, bursting with sweet cherries and fresh raspberries, with high notes of cranberries and bass notes of black berries. Subtle, dried herb...read more
Territorial Pinot noir 08 - New release, August 2010.
Previous Vintage Tasting Notes
Territorial's Willamette Valley Pinot noir 07 is proof that great Pinot stil...read more
Dark garnet color, restrained nose with hints of blueberry, blackberry, spice. Flavors initially of sweet black cherry and blackberry, in line with winemaker Peter Rosback's (Sineann) over-the-top style. Red cherry,loganberry, and cassis fruit flavo...read more
Brick House Pinot Noir "Select " Pinot noir 08 - Super-elegant and classy, with delicate rose and black cherry aromas. The flavors echo the scents - black cherry and fleshy raspberry provide a silky core of flavors. The finish merges a hint of fre...read more
Maysara Pinot Noir Cuvee 07 - Recommended by Avalon- lovely, complex, rich, great aging potential.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Cellar Selection:
"Bigger, darker, bolder and more alcoholic than the winery's reserve, this is another fine effort....read more
Van Duzer Pinot noir Vintner's Cuvee is the winery's great value introductory Pinot noir. This is the perfect house wine, a blend of six Pinot Noir clones that capture the grape varietal's many nuances. Selected from across the estate, this liv...read more
This is Michael's final vintage (he's leaving the wine world) and he's going out with style. We cannot overemphasize how much you get for your money with this wine.
Scents of raspberries and spicy wild roses rise from the glass, introducin...read more
Daedalus Cellars Pinot noir Willamette Valley 06 is Aron Hess's good value Pinot, releasing much later than most Oregon 2006 Pinot noirs and benefiting from the time in the cellar.
The wine is a blend of Seven Springs, Battlecreek, Carabella,...read more
Coeur de Terre Pinot noir McMinnville 08 - Intense red color lures you in with signature Coeur de Terre earthy aromatics followed by
notes of dark cherry, cola, pomegranate, and roses. Palette embraces one with a brilliant vibrancy and bright
frui...read more
Andrew Rich Cuvee B Pinot noir 07 - has welcoming aromas of raspberry and strawberry, which signal the rich flavors to come. Crushed raspberry and spicy red currant mix with sweet roses on a silky smooth frame. There's a juiciness that lifts th...read more
Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Estate 08 - The Estate 08 is rich and powerful, scented with blackberries and a hint of forest floor and mint. Sweet spices add a savory note to the big blackberry, black currant, and black cherry flavors. Silky and full-...read more
Roots "Estate" Pinot noir 08 - The flagship Roots Pinot, from Chris and Hillary Berg's 6-acre estate vineyard. Focused and fresh, the Estate drips with licorice, rose, dark raspberries and cherries. A highly recommended, seriously cellar-worthy...read more
Van Duzer's Pinot noir Rose 09 is just wonderful for summer- a dry rose of Pinot noir, flavors of tart pie cherries, summer herbs, caraway, and fresh strawberry on the finish. Have this wine chilled on a hot summer day with barbequed chicken and ...read more
Red Door Cellars Pinot noir is made by Laurent Montalieu for Precept Brands. It's a fruity, easy to drink Pinot noir, with red raspberry in both the scent and flavor....read more
An outstanding value from a Ribbon Ridge Estate vineyard, located in one of Oregon's prime growing areas. Lots of hightoned, spicy red fruit greets your nose. The flavors develop from bright raspberry and cherry, with darker cherry, plum, and eart...read more
Previous vintage tasting notes:Wine Spectator 91 Points and Smart Buy!
Lithe, supple and juicy, with raspberry and strawberry fruit. Gains some real depth, with hints of mineral and toast, as the finish sails on and on. Impressive for its re...read more
The Amity Vineyards 2007 Eco Wine Pinot noir is both organic and sulfite free. Amity was one of the first wineries in the country to actively promote a Pinot noir that was both organic and could be enjoyed by wine lovers with sulfite sensitivity. ...read more
Benton Lane Pinot noir 08 - a deep ruby colored wine. It has impressive aromas of bing cherries, red plums, hibiscus and wild mushrooms. The smooth, ripe tannins give a voluptuous texture to the mixed berry, black cherry and cocoa flavors of the w...read more
Shadow Mountain Pinot noir 07 is an excellent value wine from a small winery in the South Willamette Valley. ...read more
Shadow Mountain Pinot noir Reserve 07 -
From the winery -
Sourced entirely from Shadow Mountain’s Estate Grown vineyard, located in Southern Willamette Valley, 15 miles NW of Eugene. Bellpine
and jory soils with east facin...read more
Rose petals are readily apparent on the nose along with aromas of smoked spices and dark cherries. On the lighter side of medium-bodied, yet focused fruit and lively acidity keep it intensely flavored. Dark cherries dominate the flavors on the palate...read more
Tyee Pinot Noir Estate 08 -
From the winery -
“2008 Tyee Estate Pinot Noir is made from a combination of all Pinot noir plantings in Tyee’s Estate Vineyard. This delicious wine boasts an
enticing bouquet, with plenty o...read more
Previous vintage tasting notes:
Van Duzer Pinot Noir Estate 2006 is drawn from seven Pinot Noir clones, each contributing to the whole. The deep purple robe of this wine gives an initial indication of the depth of this exceptional vintage. A co...read more
Holloran's Pinot noir is made from a blend of fruit sourced across the Willamette Valley. Similar to the J Christopher Willamette Valley Pinot noir (this wine is made by Jay Somers)....read more
Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Eason Vineyard 07 is made from a vineyard that patty knows intimately- she has made wine from the site since 1994.
From the winery:
This vineyard is perhaps our favorite site. Located toward the bottom o...read more
Erath's Willamette Valley Pinot noir 06 has black cherry aromas, underscored by sweet mandarin orange. They greet the nose as warm, clove-laced vanilla wafts gently among subtle hints of anise and caramel. The wine opens on the palate with more hint...read more
Raptor Ridge Willamette Valley Pinot noir 08 - Solid value in Oregon Pinot nor....read more
Pleasant, red cherry fruit and nice toasty coffee bean on the smooth finish. Organic and biodynamic!...read more
Belle Pente Cuvee Contraire Rose 07 - A scrumptious dry pink wine with tons of fresh strawberry scent and flavor, and crisp acidity that is so very refreshing on a hot day. Ultimate summer picnic wine. Gamay noir and Pinot noir, usually only avai...read more
Purple Hands Red Wine 08 - This blend has the character and the elegance of Bordeaux varieties of the Languedoc region in southern France. The structure integrates, not letting the fruit over power its terrior. The fruit power lingers as this win...read more
Good value spicy, fruity Pinot for everyday drinking.
From the winery: "A spicy, floral nose gives way to ripe cherry, vanilla, hints of cedar and a pinch of black pepper. Ample acidity and firm tannins complete this classic burgundy."
...read more
Cooper Mountain Life Pinot noir 07 replaced the Reserve label from the winery.
Previus vintage notes: The 2006 Cooper Mountain, Reserve Pinot Noir was the Denver Examiner's Oreganic Wine of the Day. They said:
2006 tasting notes from the winery:
Enticing, vibrant, dark ruby-purple in color, it presents ripe pomegranate and cranberry on the palate, laced by an earthy spiciness. Ageing for over 10 months in French (30% new) has contributed a softness to the ...read more
Cloudline Pinot noir 08 - On the palate, the wine is soft and round, with a delightful core of cherries and red fruits. The structure is perhaps even a bit better than the much-admired 2005 Cloudline, and the overall fruit-forwardness makes for a ...read more
