Pinot Noir

Belle Glos

Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020

‘Las Alturas' Spanish for 'the heights', a fitting name, this vineyard located on one of the highest grape-growing benches in the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. 4th gen Winemaker Joseph J. Wagner from family with farming & winemaking roots in Napa since 1906. Met Joe several times. Deep Ruby (darkest Pinot I have come across). Nice berry and floral spice aromas. Rich cherry/plum flavors with oak, spice and vanilla. Long finish, bold ending with sweet oak notes. Nice! A Fav! — 15 days ago

Ted, Paul and 5 others liked this

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2021

Deep pink color; pomegranate, raspberries and grape stems on the nose; high acidity; smooth tannins; tastes like sour cherries and cranberries with a long finish. Went really well with a creamy pasta sauce. — 20 days ago

Ted, LM and 1 other liked this

Belle Glos

Dairyman Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2021

Loads of cherry. Too much maybe. Velvety. Too much maybe. Lacking acidity, balanced and earthiness. Good wine jut not very good to exceptional. — 21 days ago

Paul, Bob and 11 others liked this

La Crema

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2020

2020 Vintage out of a 375ml screw cap -nice cherry fruit , some floral , don’t get any oak here a bit phenolic but a descent wine — 9 days ago

Mark, Bob and 4 others liked this
Douglas Braun

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A little stemmy (stem inclusion?)

Krug

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

20th edition, 2007 base. With Indian food at Vij in Vancouver, first time w the Krug rosé and simply stunning. The depth of flavor and persistence were amazing yet it maintained a delicacy. Red fruited, stunning. — 10 days ago

Ira, romo and 6 others liked this

Meiomi

Monterey County Pinot Noir 2021

VERY fruit-forward, like blueberries 🫐/strawberries IN YOUR FACE lol. Marshmellow, nutmeg, honestly just sweeter than I expect for Pinot Noir 🤔 — 7 days ago

Bollinger

La Grande Année Brut Champagne Blend 2014

Thanks to @Geoff Franz for the pull. Lean and structured at the moment. Needs serious time. — 7 days ago

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Geoff, Ira and 12 others liked this

Domaine Armand Rousseau

Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1991

Tawny color, translucent and light in the glass. A killer nose if there ever was one. Notes of cherries, tan spice, rhubarb, dark soil and sandalwood. Has "the funk". In the mouth it's so rich and silky. Very refined. Killer juice. — 14 days ago

Peter, Tom and 16 others liked this
Bob McDonald

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Wonderful

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2008

Delicious and just starting to be drinkable. Lovely opulent fruit and a spine of gorgeous acidity. A touch of sweetness. Great, with loads of life ahead — 8 days ago

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Lyle, Vino and 15 others liked this

Rivers-Marie

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2021

Beautiful purity of fruit here. Certainly can tell it’s Pinot from a warmer climate but doesn’t feel heavy or cloying. — 6 days ago

Ira and Ely liked this