Pinot Noir

Silver Ridge
California Pinot Noir 2008 . . . . . 7.99
87+/100 - Our score.
This is the latest result of our never-ending quest to bring you the tastiest value-priced Pinot Noir that we can. The 2008 Silver Ridge is a big time hit. Characteristically light in style, it has more complexity than is normally found in a sub-$10 Pinot. It has a strawberry/cherry fruit character that has some guts to it. Finishes long, smooth and clean. (California)

Hinman
Oregon Pinot Noir 2008 . . . . . 13.99
89+/100 - Our score.
We've sold over 250 cases since we featured this wine in our November 2009 newsletter. Now only 50 cases remain available of this vintage. Clean and pleasant with a light-to-medium body and concentrated flavors of cherry and raspberry that keep going and going. This is an absolute champion wine and a killer value. Last call. Come and get it! (Oregon)

Cambria
"Julia's Vineyard"
Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2008 . . . . . 16.99
89/100 - Our score.
Following in the footsteps of the 2006 and 2007, this beauty shows nice earthy spice with plum and dark cherry compote flavors. Rich and lively on the palate, it finishes clean with lip-smacking acidity. If have liked this wine in the past two vintages, this one won't disappoint. (California)

Antica Terra
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2008 . . . . . 43.99
93-94/100 - Our score.
Back in early June we received an allocation of 2007 Antica Terra Pinot Noir that sold out in a matter of hours after one of our email blasts. Now, if you’ll recall, the 2007 vintage in Willamette Valley was quite problematic. The 2007 Antica Terra, however, was extraordinarily delicious. As good as this wine was in an off vintage, we could not wait to see what winemaker Maggie Harrison was able to do with an outstanding growing season like 2008. Turns out that she absolutely aced it. The 2008 Antica Terra Pinot has earned one of our highest scores of the year. The aromas are pure raspberry and cherry, along with a delicate hint of minerality and toast. Take a sip, and your palate is coated with gorgeous black raspberry and blueberry flavors. The finish hangs around for minutes. The balance, depth and length could not be more perfect. This is one of those rare wines where one whiff and one tiny sip tells you that you are in the presence of something special. (Oregon)

Beaux Freres
"The Beaux Freres Vineyard"
Ribbon Ridge Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2008 . . . . . 64.99
93/100 - Wine Spectator.
94/100 - International Wine Cellar. "($80) Bright red. Highly perfumed, seductive bouquet of black raspberry, cherry-cola, incense and dried rose, with a slow-mounting mineral element. Lively but strikingly concentrated as well, offering incisive red fruit and floral pastille flavors underscored by intense spice and mineral qualities. Really stains the palate and finishes with superb clarity and juicy, spicy raspberry and cherry notes. Etzel told me that a tiny bit of stems were used in this year's wine." (Oregon)


Our Scoring Scale 96 -100 - Extraordinary 90 - 95 - Exceptional 85 - 89 - Above Average
84 and below -	You won't find it at the Wine Discount Center