Pali Pinot Noir Durell Vineyard 2006
Dark and brooding, the 2006 Durell is packed with dark fruits and forest floor on the nose. Super rich and concentrated, with a nice earthy component. Nice hint of tannin adds to a killer finish.
Flowers Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2007
Fruit was rigorously hand sorted and fully destemmed with no crushing. Moderate cold soaks (4-5 days), warm fermentations (85-90° F), and minimal punchdowns (twice a day or less) were done this year in order to adapt to what nature gave us. Total skin contact ranged from 11-18 days with all fermentations...
Buena Vista Pinot Noir Carneros Estate 2005
In 2005, bud break began in late March, assuring a more typical season than 2004, when bud break occurred three weeks ahead of normal. Some light rains in spring missed the Carneros region during bloom and fruit set, so crop levels were slightly above normal in most blocks. This healthy crop...
Duckhorn Golden Eye Pinot Noir 2005
This well-balanced, medium-weight wine offers bright acidity and a long, satisfying finish. The aroma is rich and evocative of dark cherries, nutmeg, caramelized apple, cinnamon, and clove. On the palate, it is full of plum, spice, cherry, strawberry, and vanilla oak layers. Though delicate and understated, this wine’s compelling force of...
Twomey is dedicated to producing Pinot Noirs that achieve the greatest balance and expression of each appellation. Their hands-on artisan approach is employed at their state-of-the-art winery in the heart of the Russian River Valley. Winemaker Ben Cane has traveled throughout California in search of growers who specialize in Pinot Noir...
Brewer Clifton Pinot Noir Clos Pepe 2005
This thirty acre vineyard is owned and farmed by the Pepe and Hagen families. Brewer Clifton's section is planted solely to Pommard clone on a gently sloping knoll in the center of their property that is impacted by strong maritime breezes. Aromas of flowers, black raspberries and smoked pork followed by...
Melville Pinot Noir Terraces 2005
This wine bursts with bright red fruits of cherry, wild berry and currants that combines with a promiscuous aromatic collection of tropical fruit, white flower, thanksgiving spice, earth and marshmallow. Similar expressions spread across the palate creating a silky and rich texture that is very satisfying and alluring.
Belle Glos Pinot Noir Las Alturas 2007
Located in one of the highest-plantable sites in the Santa Lucia Highlands of Monterey County, this pristine bench offers the Las Alturas Vineyard cool, coastal days with consistent sunshine and a foundation of Gloria sandy loam soil. When planting this 15-acre vineyard, they matched various Pinot Noir clones to individual slopes...
Auteur Pinot Noir Sonoma Stage 2006
Earth focused and expressive, this wine is complete with depth and delicacy. Inviting aromas of orange blossom, iron and leather, mixed with the weight of juicy black berries entice you to return again and again. The beautiful red fruit floats on top of the acidic structure while expanding into a well...
Flowers Pinot Noir Andreen-Gale Vineyard 2006
Fruit sourced from Flowers' estate vineyards in the coolest regions of the Sonoma Coast appellation, including Camp Meeting Ridge, Frances Thompson and Sea View Ridge. As they continue to tighten the focus of terroir, this sixth release of Andreen-Gale expresses their vision of the Sonoma Coast more than ever. This vintage,...
Brewer Clifton Pinot Noir Cargasacchi Vineyard 2006
Peter Cargasacchi owns and farms this dynamic sixteen acre site planted in the late 90s entirely to clone 115. Very stark soil profile of predominantly diatomaceous earth on the western edge of the appellation. Aromas of asian spice, cured meat and wild strawberry followed by flavors of saddle leather, beets and...
Cambria Pinot Noir Bench Break 1.5L 2006
The 2006 Bench Break Vineyard Pinot Noir displays deep aromas and flavors of ripe cherries, strawberries, and pomegranates. An underlying earthiness offsets the fruit characters. A firm tannin structure is balanced by a silky mid-palate which carries into the finish.
Cambria Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard 3L
Julia’s Pinot Noir offers dark ripe Bing cherry, raspberry and strawberry flavors that open into an underlying earthiness. A round mid-palate leads to vanilla and cinnamon spice on the silky finish.
This Monterey Pinot Noir offers a balance of heady fruit notes and savory characteristics. Layers of sweet cherry, fresh raspberries, cola and earthy mushrooms make up the profile in this medium-bodied wine, with a lingering finish. Enjoy this wine with lamb, grilled seafood, salads, roast duck or chicken, pasta and cheese....
The name Wild Horse is nearly synonymous with incredible Pinot Noirs. Offering up vibrant aromas and flavors of cherry, pomegranate, cola, and Oriental spices, our Pinot Noirs are consistently praised for their complexity and good value.
Brilliant dark ruby color. Black plum, blackberry, lifted cherry, and wet stone after rain aromatics that are pure and focused. Black tea and cherry pipe tobacco notes add complexity. A crisp fresh entry which expands into a rich and vibrant mid-palate. The lively tannins provide grip and depth and are framed...
Carmel Road Pinot Noir 3L 2006
Carmel Road Winery is located in the heart of Monterey County where the air is crisp and the tempo is relaxed and measured. Most mornings their vineyards are shrouded in fog. Most afternoons a brisk Pacific Ocean wind blows southward along the ridge tops and benchlands of the Salinas Valley delivering...
