| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 06/29/07 | 2004 | Pinot Noir | Vampire | Transylvania, Romania | 12.5% | $8.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Ruby Nose - Smokey, violets, earthy Taste - Tart cherry, black pepper, earth and dust. Nice finish
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Long Overall - 8 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 01/29/07 | 2004 | Pinot Noir | Hendry | Napa Valley - Blocks 4&5 | 14.4% | $34.00 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Ruby Nose - Strawberry, vanilla and oak Taste - Succulent strawberry, oak, and vanilla, supple texture. Structured
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Medium + Overall - 9.6 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 1/5/07 | 2005 | Pinot Noir | Siskiyou Vineyards | Rogue Valley, Oregon | 12.5% | $19.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Ruby Nose - Cigar box Taste - Ripe berries, some spice, full body, very light acidity, warm finish, nice.
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Average+ Finish - Long Overall - 8 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 12/5/06 | 2005 | Pinot Noir | Gundlach Bundschu | Block 13 - Sonoma Coast | 14.3% | $19.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Ruby Nose - Floral Taste - Cherry/tobacco, olives. Medium body, prominent acidity, warm finish.
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Soft Finish - Medium+ Overall - 7.5 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 12/3/06 | 2005 | Pinot Noir | Benton-Lane | Oregon | 14.1% | $24.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Ruby, good color Nose - Tar and pepper Taste - Game, spice, raspberry, and black cherry. Finishes long
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Long Overall - 9.6 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 11/14/06 | 1999 | Pinot Noir | Hopler | Austria | 12.5% | $18.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Pale red center to orange/yellow rim Nose - Nice musk and red berry Taste - Red cherry, game, and tobacco
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| RATING |
Attack - Moderate Evolution - Strong Finish - Long Overall - 8 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 06/25/06 | 2003 | Pinot Noir | Eugene Wine Cellars | Willamette, Oregon | 12.5% | $17.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Brilliant ruby Nose - Oak, floral Taste - Oak, abundant tart cherry, somewhat astrigent, with cheek drying tannins. Edgy.
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| RATING |
Attack - Moderate Evolution - Soft Finish - Medium Overall - 7 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 06/20/06 | 2005 | Whole Cluster Pinot Noir | Belle Vallee Cellars | Willamette, Oregon | 12.5% | $15.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Soft ruby Nose - Strawberries and fragrant aromatic floral aromas Taste - Juicy strawberries, other red berry fruits, and soft spices with just the right amount of gentle acidity to contribute to a really nice balance.
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| RATING |
Attack - Moderate + Evolution - Average + Finish - Medium Overall - 8.3 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 06/12/06 | 2004 | Pinot Noir | Firesteed | Oregon | 12.5% | $14.00 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Brilliant Ruby Nose - Raspberry with a hint of cigar box Taste - The same with a medium/light mouthfeel, good acidity, and warm finish. Tasty
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| RATING |
Attack - Moderate Evolution - Average Finish - Medium Overall - 7.5 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 06/06/06 | 2004 | Pinot Noir | Hendry | Napa Valley - Blocks 4&5 | 14.4% | $34.00 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Ruby Nose - Cherry vanilla and game Taste - Cherry wood and game, soft tannins, and elegant acidity. Firm structure, medium mouthfeel and finish
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Average+ Finish - Medium Overall - 9 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 04/29/06 | 2004 | Pinot Noir | Robert Mondavi | Carneros | 14.5% | $20.00 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Sparkling ruby Nose - Musk, underlying oak and floral scents Taste - Strawberry, cranberry, and an acidity which is not overwhelming but dinstinctive. Medium finish, light to medium body. Very nice.
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| RATING |
Attack - Moderate Evolution - Average Finish - Medium Overall - 8 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 01/25/06 | 2004 | Pinot Noir | Alexander Valley Vineyards | Wetzel Family Estate | 14% | $19.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Ruby red - Lovely Nose - Aromatic cherry blossoms, light oak, vanilla, and caramel Taste - Cherries, oak, vanilla, caramel. Tight, crisp acidity in the center, medium body, long finish.
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Middle - Strong Finish - Long Overall - 9 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 11/24/05 | 2003 | Pinot Noir | Belle Glos | Clark & Telephone Vineyard/Santa Maria Valley | 13.9% | $39.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Bright cranberry Nose - Soft ripe red fruit, vanilla. mellow aroma Taste - Raspberry, caramel, Vanilla, fresh/crisp acidity, medium texture
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Middle - Strong Finish - Medium Overall - 8.5 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 10/13/05 | 2003 | Pinot Noir | A to Z | Oregon | 13.5% | $17.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Crimson Nose - Strawberry Taste - Strawberry on the front end with a somewhat acidic, astringent center and moderate finish.
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| RATING |
Attack - Moderate Middle - Average Finish - Medium Overall - 6.5 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 10/18/05 | 2003 | Pinot Noir | Eugene Wine Cellars | Willamette Valley | 12.5% | $13.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Radiant, gem-like, garnet Nose - Plum, strawberry Taste - Plum/strawberry, cherry, black pepper tongue; medium mouth feel; long finish. Crisp upon open, but mellows with time on the nose and tongue, however, the finish remains long.
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| RATING |
Attack - Moderate Middle - Average Finish - Long Overall - 8.3 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 7/26/05 | 2004 | Pinot Noir | Castle Rock | Monterey County | 14.5% | $12.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Lively ruby, long tight legs Nose - Butterscotch, cinnamon, and spice Taste - Rich ripe cherry, caramel, and spice. Silky smooth texture, and medium body. Good balance and finesse between sweet front, acidity, and tannin levels.
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| RATING |
Attack - Moderate+ Middle - Medium+ Finish - Average Overall - 8.6 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 6/27/05 | 2003 | Pinot Noir | Kenwood | Russian River Valley | 14.2% | $18.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Brilliant ruby red with medium arches Nose - Ripe cherry with slight hints of butterscotch and vanilla Taste - Red fruit up front with a medium consistancy mouthfeel. A good balance of tannins, tobacco, black cherry, and light acidity more pronounced in the later stages.
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Middle - Long Finish - Strong
Overall - 9.9 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 6/6/05 | 2002 | Pinot Noir | Domaine Carneros | Carneros | 13.7% | $28.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Mandarin Garnet. Effervescence 50% on the pour. Medium arched legs Nose - Sweet strawberry, ripe red fruits, and a hint of vanilla Taste - Strawberries and other ripe red fruits. Spice, black pepper and vanilla | ||||||||||||
| RATING |
Sight - 8.5 Nose - 8.5 Taste - 8.5 Price - 7 Overall - 8.1 Smooth vanilla and ripe strawberry inundate this one, after which spice and black pepper notes linger in the mouth and throat. Supple. | ||||||||||||