2006 Diamond Oaks Pinot Noir Carneros Fruit sourced from the Hira Ranch in Carneros. Winemaker, Mark Fasi: Prior to joining the Diamond Oaks team Mark made wine for Sunstone in the Santa Ynez Valley, Bettinelli Vineyards, Robert Biale Vineyards and Robert Sinsky. This delicious wine is a terrific value and a staff favorite. $17.95/btl | |
2006 Londer Pinot Noir Anderson Valley Medium ruby in the glass with bright rose glints. Aromas of cranberry-raspberry cocktail, cinnamon sticks, fresh raspberries and strawberries. Notes of pomegranate and cranberry dominate the palate and dark chocolate layered beneath. The finish lingers with notes of espresso and cherry. Vineyard sources: Londer, Valley Foothills, Ferrington, Donnelly Creek $33.95/btl | |
2006 Kanzler Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Medium-deep ruby color; deep dusty, forest floor and black cherry aromas; ripe, silky, intense black cherry flavors with some forest floor complexity, lots of sweet oak; good structure and balance; long finish. This Pinot's intense fruit nearly explodes on the palate. $53.95/btl | |
2006 Road 31 Wine Co. Pinot Noir Looking for Green Truck Cellars? You've found it. Same guy, same wine, (same truck on the label), new name ... Road 31. winemaker notes: "It has notes of cherry, cola and coffee on the nose, with the oak a wonderful background note in the aromatics. In the mouth, it is initially lively, with a racy, spicy characteristic quickly melding into the smooth, juicy, sweet texture that has come to define my Pinot Noir." $38.95/btl | |
2006 Mueller Pinot Noir Russian River Emily's Cuvee Has a deep, rich cranberry color. Aromas of ripe black cherry, smoky oak, and anise are balanced with cherry cola, blackberry and exotic spice flavors. Medium bodied with toasty oak, tangy raspberry flavors and balanced acidity. Tannins are soft and rich with a finish that is long and flavorful. Its rich array of flavors and aromas will age gracefully and become more complex over the next several years. $42.95/btl | |
2005 Duckhorn Goldeneye Pinot Anderson Valley Exhibits dusty berry, cola and wild raspberry flavors in a complex, well focused style. Ripe and tannic, this shows nice fruit on the finish where the tannins provide traction. Drink now through 2012. $54.95/btl |
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