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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

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

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

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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Ratings Key:
96 — 100
Spectacular
92 — 95
Outstanding
89 — 91
Great
85 — 88
Good
81 — 84
Solid

*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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