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Pinot Noir tasting August 16th - August 31st

• Mark

  

  Leader
   

  August 16, 2009

  From August 16th through August 31st we will be tasting Pinot Noir wines from around the World. The only requirements for this wine tasting is that the bottle(s) you try be a minimum of 80% Pinot Noir in their make up. You can try wines from Burgundy, Oregon, California, New Zealand or wherever else Pinot Noir is grown as long as the wine is 80% Pinot Noir. Enjoy the wine and share your tasting notes.

  From August 16th through August 31st we will be tasting Pinot Noir wines from around the World. The only requirements for this wine tasting is that the bottle(s) you try be a minimum of 80% Pinot Noir in their make up. You can try wines from Burgundy, Oregon, California, New Zealand or wherever else Pinot Noir is grown as long as the wine is 80% Pinot Noir. Enjoy the wine and share your tasting notes.
• Mark

  

  Leader
   

  August 20, 2009

  2007 Cloudline Cellars Pinot Noir, Oregon, $16.99
  
  The Oregon Pinot Noir from Cloudline Cellars in McMinnville, Oregon pours out a raspberry red in color with wonderful clarity. On the nose aromas of strawberry, cherry and wet forest. In the mouth the fruit (cherry, raspberry, strawberry) is there but it is hidden under earthy notes and acidity. Medium bodied with light tannins. Medium short finish. A good Pinot Noir for the price, I paid $16.99/750ml, but I kept hoping for something more as it opened up that didn't materialize. I suspect the rain that fell close to harvest in 2007 has washed this wine out a bit and other vintages from better years may show more depth.
  
  

  2007 Cloudline Cellars Pinot Noir, Oregon, $16.99
  
  The Oregon Pinot Noir from Cloudline Cellars in McMinnville, Oregon pours out a raspberry red in color with wonderful clarity. On the nose aromas of strawberry, cherry and wet forest. In the mouth the fruit (cherry, raspberry, strawberry) is there but it is hidden under earthy notes and acidity. Medium bodied with light tannins. Medium short finish. A good Pinot Noir for the price, I paid $16.99/750ml, but I kept hoping for something more as it opened up that didn't materialize. I suspect the rain that fell close to harvest in 2007 has washed this wine out a bit and other vintages from better years may show more depth.
  
  
• Mark

  

  Leader
   

  August 23, 2009

  2006 Cambria Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, California, $20.99
  
  The Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley AVA) from Cambria Winery in Santa Maria, California pours a light cherry red in color with good clarity. On the nose aromas of strawberry, cherry , raspberry and a little earth. Subdued cherry and raspberry in the mouth accented by spice, vanilla and cola. Moderate acidity. Mild tannins. Quite smooth. Short to medium length finish. A nice Pinot Noir. Very drinkable but not overly special. I paid $20.99/750ml bottle.
  
  

  2006 Cambria Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, California, $20.99
  
  The Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley AVA) from Cambria Winery in Santa Maria, California pours a light cherry red in color with good clarity. On the nose aromas of strawberry, cherry , raspberry and a little earth. Subdued cherry and raspberry in the mouth accented by spice, vanilla and cola. Moderate acidity. Mild tannins. Quite smooth. Short to medium length finish. A nice Pinot Noir. Very drinkable but not overly special. I paid $20.99/750ml bottle.
  
  
• Mark

  

  Leader
   

  August 25, 2009

  2007 Laird Family Estate Pinot Noir Ghost Ranch, Carneros, Napa Valley, California, $30.99
  
  The Pinot Noir Ghost Ranch (Carneros) from Laird Family Estate in Napa, California pours out a light garnet red in color with good clarity. On the nose aromas of blackberry, strawberry, raspberry, a little rhubarb, cinnamon and a touch of mushroom. Very appealing in the mouth with ripe red fruit backed by distinct earthiness. Well balanced, good acidity, supple tannins. Fairly long finish. This is one of the best California Pinot Noir wines I have tasted in a while and exhibits good QPR at the $30.99 I paid. 93 well deserved points from both Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast.
  
  

  2007 Laird Family Estate Pinot Noir Ghost Ranch, Carneros, Napa Valley, California, $30.99
  
  The Pinot Noir Ghost Ranch (Carneros) from Laird Family Estate in Napa, California pours out a light garnet red in color with good clarity. On the nose aromas of blackberry, strawberry, raspberry, a little rhubarb, cinnamon and a touch of mushroom. Very appealing in the mouth with ripe red fruit backed by distinct earthiness. Well balanced, good acidity, supple tannins. Fairly long finish. This is one of the best California Pinot Noir wines I have tasted in a while and exhibits good QPR at the $30.99 I paid. 93 well deserved points from both Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast.
  
  
• Minime8484

  

  Member
   

  December 21, 2009

  
  2006 Cambria Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, California, $20.99
  
  
  Mark,
  Did you see this wine got #1 wine of 2009 by WE?
  Man, I wish I had picked up a bottle!
  Cheers,
  Tristan

  [quote=Mark]
  2006 Cambria Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, California, $20.99
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  Mark,
  Did you see this wine got #1 wine of 2009 by WE?
  Man, I wish I had picked up a bottle!
  Cheers,
  Tristan
• Mark

  

  Leader
   

  December 22, 2009

  I sure did and was wondering if they drank the same wine I did.

  I sure did and was wondering if they drank the same wine I did.