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Wines
of the Week: Priced Right 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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Harken
2016 Pinot Noir
Winery:
Harken
Grape(s): 100%
Pinot Noir
Region: California
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Elements of red berries, herbs, and brown spice come together
on the nose. With a sip, flavors of cherry, strawberry,
and raspberry come forth, alongside suggestions of thyme
and nutmeg. Fairly light, with a nice acidity, grilled
chicken breasts would make a lovely pairing.
Rating: 88 |
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Z.
Alexander Brown 2016 "Uncaged" Pinot Noir
Winery:
Z. Alexander Brown
Grape(s): 100%
Pinot Noir
Region: California
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
A rich, dark nose of black cherries, plums, and toasty
spice rises up from a glass. Mouth-filling flavors of
cherry, plum, and dark raspberry intermingle among notes
of cocoa, clove, and caramel. Polished tannins frame this
wine nicely; fans of opulent Pinot Noir will enjoy this
bottle.
Rating: 90 |
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Angeline
Vineyards 2017 Pinot Noir Rose
Winery:
Angeline Vineyards
Grape(s): 100%
Pinot Noir
Region: California
Year:
2017
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Notes of peaches, strawberries, and citrus rise up from
a glass. Up front on the palate, there's flavors of peach
and strawberry that unfurl into elements of citrus zest
and herbs. A fresh acidity and good body make this wine
ideal for food. Open a bottle with your favorite sushi.
Rating: 89 |
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Landmark
Vineyards "Overlook" 2015 Pinot Noir
Winery:
Landmark Vineyards
Grape(s): 100%
Pinot Noir
Region: California
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Waves of black cherries, strawberries, and plums come
together among hints of cola, all-spice, and floral earth
on the nose. Polished tannins and a nice acidity frame
flavors of cherry, strawberry, and cranberry that unfold
into suggestions of earth, cola, and nutmeg on the palate.
Fairly lively with a nice fruit character, enjoy a bottle
when you serve pork tenderloin.
Rating: 90 |
By
Jason Barlow
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85
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Solid |
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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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