Wines
of the Week: Pouring Pinot
For
fans of Pinot Noir, finding a nice bottle for a good price isn't
easy. Luckily, our tasting panel has discovered a handful of
bottle which deliver a price to taste ratio that will make you
smile. Cheers and enjoy!
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Erath
2016 Pinot Noir
Winery:
Erath
Grape(s): Pinot
Noir
Region: Oregon, USA
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Lots of dark cherry and plum aromas meld with allusions
of brown spice, cola, and black tea on the nose. Flavors
of cherries, plums, and strawberries open up into traces
of tea, herbs, and caramel on the palate. Offering plush
tannins and a balanced acidity, it's a sold, classically
styled Pinot for around $15.
Rating: 89 |
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Martin
Ray 2016 Pinot Noir
Winery:
Martin
Ray
Grape(s): Pinot
Noir
Region: Sonoma
County, Ca
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
A mix of strawberries, cherries, and pomegranates mingle
among notes of cola, sage, and nutmeg on the nose. With
a sip, flavors of red cherry, strawberry, and pomegranate
flow into elements of sage, toasty spice, and vanilla.
A food-friendly acidity and polished tannins make it a
good match for turkey burgers.
Rating: 90 |
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Cherry
Pie "Three Counties" 2016 Pinot Noir
Winery:
Cherry
Pie
Grape(s): Pinot
Noir
Region: California
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
The nose offers up aromas of strawberries, cherries, and
plums, alongside traces of earth, oak, and cola. Flavors
of cherry, strawberry, and plum come together among nuances
of earth, oak, and cola on the palate. A good body and
nice acidity make this a bottles to open with pork tenderloin.
Rating: 89 |
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Cline
2017 Pinot Noir
Winery:
Cline
Grape(s): Pinot
Noir
Region: Sonoma County, Ca
Year:
2017
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Aromatics of cherries and strawberries combine with elements
of cola, earth, and spring flowers on the nose. Ripe strawberry
and cherry flavors play among notes of herbs, floral earth,
and cola on the palate. Good body and nice acidity make
this an ideal food wine. Enjoy when you serve wild mushroom
risotto.
Rating: 89 |
By
Jason Barlow
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*Wines
rated with a "+" need
a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will
do so over the coming years
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