Pinot Noir
Pinot noir is a black wine grape variety of the species Vitis vinifera. The name is derived from the French words for "pine" and "black" alluding to the grape variety's tightly clustered dark purple pine-cone shaped bunches of fruit. Pinot noir grapes are grown around the world, mostly in the cooler regions, but the grape is chiefly associated with the Burgundy region of France. ~wikipedia
Belle Glos 'Meiomi' Pinot Noir 2011
Wine Spectator 92"Dark and rich, showing toasty mocha oak flavors, with a beam of wild berry, raspberry, cola, vanilla and spice. Long on the finish.""Meiomi (May-oh-mee) is a Pinot Noir that gets its fruit from the most noteworthy coastal areas in California. The wine is crafted, lush,
Bottle: $17.45
Case: $209.40
Failla 'Sonoma Coast' Pinot Noir 2011
Wine Enthusiast 95"It’s hard to believe that this fabulous Pinot is Failla’s least expensive selection; what a great indication of his 2011s yet to come and of the vintage in general. It’s bone dry and rich in raspberry flavor, with brisk acidity, firm minerality and a perfectly applied jacket of
Bottle: $31.95
Belle Glos 'Clark & Telephone' Pinot Noir 2011
"Established in 1972, the Clark & Telephone Vineyard was planted "own root" to the Martini clone. This heirloom clone of Pinot Noir was one of the first to grace the California coastlands and has become something of a lost treasure. The site offers pronounced flavors that are augmented by the
Bottle: $36.95
Freeman Pinot Noir 2010
International Wine Cellar 91" Vivid ruby-red. Suave oak spices accent cherry and black raspberry on the perfumed nose. Creamy, sweet and silky, with sappy cherry preserve and dark berry flavors joined by persistent cinnamon and mocha notes on the finish. This is delicious right now. " ~ ST
Bottle: $39.95
Case: $479.40
MacMurray Ranch 'Central' Pinot Noir 2010
" The grapes were destemmed, but not crushed, to maintain the maximum number of whole berries. Prior to fermentation, the grapes were cold soaked for two days before the free-run juice was separated from the press to reduce the astringency. The lots for this wine were fermented in a combination of
Bottle: $12.95
Case: $155.40
Lemelson 'Theas' Pinot Noir 2010
" Thea's Selection is the measuring stick of our success as growers and winemakers. A blend from blocks in each of our vineyards, Thea's expresses the vintage, our intentions and our efforts perhaps more than any other. The earthy nose of the 2010 Thea's tends towards plum and black cherry rather
Bottle: $22.95
Case: $275.40
Shea Wine Cellars 'Estate' Pinot Noir 2010
Stephen Tanzer 91"Bright ruby-red. Lively, spice-accented aromas of red berries, cherry, rose and cola. Sappy and precise, offering vibrant raspberry and bitter cherry flavors and a hint of allspice. Finishes with firm grip and sharply focused cherry and Asian spice qualities. This wine's
Bottle: $34.95
Paul Hobbs 'Russian River' Pinot Noir 2011
Properties: Katherine Lindsay Estate, Bellflower, Fraenkle, Gap’s Crown, Ulises Valdez, Walker Station Sites: Various sites and exposures; Sebastopol series, Goldridge yellow, sandy clay loam, red clay and coarse, gravelly, loam soils Growing Season: 2011 began with a wet winter and spring
Bottle: $44.95
Case: $539.40
Soter 'Mineral Springs' Pinot Noir 2010
Wine Advocate 93"Rose petal and geranium fascinatingly mingle with scents of cherry and almond in the nose of Soter’s 2010 Pinot Noir Mineral Springs Ranch; then inform a silken-textured, infectiously-juicy palate, rich in ripe cherry and piquant nut oils yet buoyant and positively billowing in
Bottle: $41.95
Case: $503.40
Siduri 'Pisoni' Pinot Noir 2011
Wine Spectator 92"This rich, dense and extracted Pinot delivers a pure core of dark berry, raspberry and wild berry flavors that are intense and persistent. Young and vibrant, this red's best years lie ahead. Best from 2014 through 2022. 536 cases made. —J.L."Wine Advocate 90-92"Although a
Bottle: $46.95
Soter 'North Valley' Pinot Noir 2009
Robert Parker 91"In the 2009 vintage, Soter Vineyards handled the conditions as well as anyone. The entry-level bottling, the dark ruby-colored 2009 North Valley Pinot Noir was aged in only 10-20% new oak. Potpourri, incense, and bright red fruits inform the nose of a savory, round, nicely
Bottle: $24.95
Marimar Estate 'La Masia' Pinot Noir 2008
Wine Enthusiast 96"Absolutely stunning, a testament to the vintage, the terroir and to the winemaker’s impeccable hand. It’s delicious beyond description, offering wave after wave of cherry pie, blackberry confit, red currant, persimmon and cola flavors, finished with exciting spices. Already
Bottle: $34.95
Case: $419.40
Luca Pinot Noir 2009
Wine Advocate 93"Catena has again hit a home run with her 2009 Pinot Noir (as she did in 2006, 2007, and 2008). There is very little Pinot Noir in Mendoza (Patagonia is the principal hope for Argentina Pinot Noir) so this streak is particularly impressive. The grapes are sourced from a relatively
Bottle: $27.95
Case: $335.40
Domaine Serene 'Yamhill Cuvee' Pinot Noir 2009
Wine Spectator 91"Pure and focused with blueberry, plum, spice and loam aromas leaping from the glass. Shows depth and grace. Best from 2013 through 2018."Wine Enthusiast 91"Sometimes in a challenging vintage such as 2009, it is the least expensive, blended wines that benefit most, perhaps
Bottle: $36.95
Case: $443.40
Roco Pinot Noir 2010
Wine Advocate 90" The basic Roco Willamette Valley 2010 Pinot Noir brims with ripe cherry and red raspberry; is suffused with a saliva-inducing salinity; and finishes with exuberance, clarity, and satisfying juiciness. There is some sense of textural richness as well. I imagine this will remain
Bottle: $25.95
Case: $311.40
Elk Cove 'Willamette Valley' Pinot Noir 2010
Wine Spectator 91" Light on its feet and intense in flavor, offering tea leaf–accented cherry and pomegranate flavors, with nicely buffed tannins. Finishes with richness and deftness. Drink now through 2018. 7,227 cases made." ~H.S.Portland Monthly (Oregon's 50 Best Wines), October 2012Best
Bottle: $24.95
Flowers Pinot Noir 2010
Wine & Spirits Magazine 93"This is blended from Flowers’s far-coast, estate-grown fruit (39 percent) and selections from growers in the western reaches of Sonoma Coast; there’s also a portion from Gaps Crown, a notably ocean-influenced vineyard east of Highway 101. This wine stands apart for its
Bottle: $43.95
Case: $527.40
Bearboat Pinot Noir 2009
"Clear pale ruby color with pronounced strawberry, and bing cherry aromas. Delicate body, well balanced acidity and lingering finish of strawberries and hint of vanilla spice." ~ Winemaker Notes
Bottle: $12.95
Case: $155.40
Martin Ray Pinot Noir 2011
" Our Russian River Pinot Noir is aged for 8 months in French oak barrels. This oak driven Pinot Noir has the color of bright red apples and has surprising aromas of sweet earthy truffle and dried wild berries with good dimension. Supple and pleasent flavors of rasberries and strawberries with nice
Bottle: $16.95
Case: $203.40
MacMurray Ranch 'Sonoma' Pinot Noir 2010
" Grapes from our premier Russian River Valley estate vineyards contributed to the final blend of this Pinot Noir. The fruit was harvested at the peak of ripeness and gently destemmed, retaining approximately 80 percent whole berries for fermentation. Following a two-day cold soak, a percentage of
Bottle: $14.95
Case: $179.40
Rodney Strong Pinot Noir 2011
" Soft and silky, with intriguing floral and crushed pomegranate aromas, this medium bodied wine was aged for nine months in small, French oak barrels which added a hint of toasty vanilla and spice complexity. " ~ Winery Notes
Bottle: $13.95
J Vineyards 'Russian River' Pinot Noir 2010
" Our 2010 Pinot Noir is a rich, ruby-red wine that vibrantly showcases its cool-climate Russian River Valley pedigree. Aromas of classic bright cherry fill the glass. The wine delivers earthy flavors of vanilla, black clove, toasted nutmeg, and smoky barbecue.Our Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Bottle: $26.95
Case: $323.40
Morgan 'Twelve Clones' Pinot Noir 2011
"The “Twelve Clones” Pinot Noir is drawn from the finest vineyards of the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation, including Morgan’s own organically farmed “Double L” estate - which, in the 2011 vintage, accounted for 45% of the final blend. The “Twelve Clones” designation denotes the original diverse
Bottle: $22.95
Case: $275.40
Sonoma Cutrer 'Grower Vintner' Pinot Noir 2008
"This vintage of our Pinot Noir reveals the complex personality that the Russian River Valley brings to Pinot Noir. In this seventh vintage, there is a complexity to the aromas - red cherry, cranberry and forest floor are accented with anise, tobacco, rhubarb and cedar/cigar box oak. Elegantly
Bottle: $24.95
Case: $299.40
Merry Edwards Russian River Pinot Noir 2009
Wine Enthusiast 93"Merry Edwards doesn’t just slap this regional blend together. This is a combination of her best vineyards. It’s a wonderful wine, dry, balanced and deep in berry, spice, cola and earthy flavors. In many ways, it’s the consummate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir." ~S.H.
Bottle: $41.95
Case: $503.40
