Stephen Ross Stone Corral Pinot Noir 2005

he wine has aromas of boysenberry and black truffles and is quite remarkable for its weight, concentration and voluptuous tannins on the palate. more

Domaine Robert Groffier Bonnes Mares 2006

In every recent vintage, this domaine has produced complex, delicious, lushly textured wines that are immediately appealing, but also have the balance to improve for many years. Groffier's wines are powerful, featuring deep colors, good structure and plenty of tannin for Pinot Noir. more

Stephen Ross Aubaine Vineyards Pinot Noir 2006

The cool vintage and low yield resulted in a very aromatic Pinot Noir with good concentration and acidity. As in previous years, this wine has aromas of blueberry and blackberry, and a vibrant ruby color. The palate is elegant and graceful with fine tannins and good acid that will allow ... more

Cristom Vineyards Eileen Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007

The Eileen Vineyard is the northern-most vineyard in the Cristom plot. The 12 acres are planted with 4 different Pinot Noir clones including the pommard clone. At 550 - 700 feet above sea level, it provides an ideal climate and growing conditions for the fruit. The vines were planted in ... more

Peirson Meyer Sonoma Stage Pinot Noir 2007

The Sonoma Stage Vineyard Vineyard with its marginal climate, small berry size and clonal blend (Swan and Calera Clone) present us with an intensely layered wine with expressions of boysenberry, wild strawberry, and orange peel, highlighted by notes of vanilla bean and anise. The palate has ample weight balanced by ... more

Joseph Swan Saralee's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006

Pale rose color. Aromas of fresh wild strawberry, red currant and flowers. In the mouth, it is surprisingly rich and full with flavors echoing the aromas. Refreshing acidity and very fine tannins give it excellent structure. Sadly, we do not have any wild salmon here on the left coast this ... more

Catalina Sounds Pinot Noir 2006

Color: Soft ruby red in colour, with a hint of brown earth around the edges. Nose: A combination of berry fruits and white pepper, with earth, spice and some truffle, savoury characters. Palate: A fine palate of medium weight, with lovely fruit upfront and savoury flavours on the mid palate ... more

Evening Land Vineyards Seven Springs Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 2007

Long a source for benchmark Oregon Pinot Noir, the Seven Springs Vineyard is now a 'monopole' vineyard estate. Seven Springs was first planted in 1981. Occupying the "belly" of an easy-facing ridge in the Eola Hills of Oregon's Willamette Valley, the soils of Seven Springs spring from the mineral rich ... more

Domaine Hubert Lignier Gevrey Chambertin aux Combottes 2005

The Domaine Hubert Lignier has long had a reputation for its fine wines known for their concentration, depth and structure. Romain Lignier essentially follows his father's traditional vinification practices. Grapes are destemmed and fermentation takes place in open-top cement tanks that allow pigéage (carried out by Romain and a few ... more

Mahoney Carneros Pinot Noir 2006

The best of our 40 lots of Pinot Noir from Mahoney Ranch and Las Brisas Vineyard are blended into this complex wine, showcasing seven distinct clones grown in diverse microclimates and soils. The wine displays wonderfully structured mouthfeel accompanied by layer upon layer of abundant red fruit flavors and varietal ... more

Domaine Robert Groffier Gevrey-Chambertin 2006

Pretty with floral and high toned pinot fruit aromas giving way to earthy but edgy, pure and fresh middle weight flavors. more

Mud House Swan Pinot Noir 2007

Color: Deep plum red. Nose: A vibrant nose of blackberries and plums layered with spice and dried herbs. Palate: A powerful yet finely structured wine with generous dark fruit flavours interwoven with anise and crushed herb notes. The palate lingers with subtle oak characters, sweet fruit and ripe juicy tannins. ... more