Mar 09 2008

Blue Grouse Pinot Noir (British Columbia, 2003)

Category: Pinot NoirMike @ 10:16 am
Blue Grouse 2003 This is a Pinot Noir from Vancouver Island. I first tried this wine at Haro’s Restaurant in the Sidney Pier Hotel on Vancouver Island. I enjoyed it so much that I brought a bottle home to enjoy again.
$20 CAD from British Columbia Liquor
Four Trophies
  • Aromas of fruit with a slight touch of mint
  • Nutmeg, and anise were also detected on the nose
  • Very smooth with soft tannins.
  • Slightly sweet off the start
  • Very dry finish
  • Subtle cherry flavor mixed with oak and earth
  • A great wine with an incredible bouquet that is very different from the taste….much like a girl in your class that you do not really know outside of class; but once you do get to know her you find that she is very different from your original conceptions. That is not a bad thing…just and unexpected twist.
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Feb 21 2008

Le Grand Pinot Noir (France, 2006)

Category: Pinot NoirMike @ 6:55 am
Le Grand Pinot Noir A Pinot Noir from the hills of Limoux in Southern France. I found this wine at Cost Plus World Market while searching for a new Pinot and was excited to find this bottle at such a great price.
$10 Purchased from Cost Plus World Market
Three and a Half Trophies
  • Spicy aromas with cherries, slightly peppery.
  • Very smooth and somewhat light.
  • Not complicated or elaborate.
  • Simple yet enjoyable…this wine is fine if you want to just sit down and have something to drink after work that tastes good but you don’t have to think about it too much.
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Feb 08 2008

Redwood Creek Pinot Noir (France, 2006)

Category: Pinot NoirMike @ 6:56 am
Redwood Creek Pinot Noir This is a Pinor Noir from France. It is imported and bottled by Frei Brothers Vineyards in Modesto California.
$6 Purchased from Fresh and Easy.
One and a Half Trophies
  • Woody aroma with a hint of pepper.
  • Light flavors with not a lot going on.
  • Watered down with a really short finish.
  • Very thin and light…not much fun at all…sort of like spending your day off cleaning your house.
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Feb 06 2008

Castle Rock Pinot Noir (Oregon 2006)

Category: Pinot NoirMike @ 6:54 am
Castle Rock Pinot Noir This is a Pinot Noir from Oregon. Actually the grapes are from the Williamette Valley in Oregon but the wine was bottled and cellared in Sonoma County California.
$11 Purchased from Fresh and Easy.
Three Trophies
  • Strong apple aroma.
  • flavors of candied fruit.
  • Sweet at first but mellows out at the end.
  • Very good wine for the price.
  • It’s a wine that is easy to drink and much like watching your kids play. They are innocent, sweet and open to new experiences. We suggest that you open you mind and try this wine.
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Jan 25 2008

Erath Pinot Noir (Oregon, 2006)

Category: Pinot NoirMike @ 7:44 am

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This is a Pinot Noir from Dundee Hills in Oregon. Oregon is known for producing great Pinots but they can be a little expensive. This one is very good but will not break your bank account. The only real drawback is that it has a screw cap instead of a cork. If you can get past that then you should try this wine. It is very worth it.
$13 Purchased at Costco (typically $19)
Four Trophies
  • Cherries with the slightest hint of bubble gum in the Aroma.
  • Texture is very smooth especially after decanting.
  • Very light and dry.
  • Not too complex.
  • This pinot is very good for the price. It is versatile in the sense that it would be great with anything from pizza to turkey. Kinda like the your jack-of-all-trades best friend you have that you call when you need your oil changed, drywall hung, carpet installed, or just someone to come over and watch the game with. You never really get sick of him being around and he is always a fun.
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Dec 24 2007

Sokal Blosser Dundee Hills Pinot Noir (Oregon 2004)

Category: Pinot NoirMike @ 12:24 pm
Sokal Blosser Pinot Nior This wine is a Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley in Oregon.
$28 Purchased at The Wine Rack in Arizona
Five Trophies
  • Notes of cigar, chocolate and cherries.
  • Aromatic and dry with medium tannins.
  • Very complex.
  • Lots of flavors going on.
  • Forget about every other girl you know after you try this one…..This is the wine you get on one knee for and bring home to Mom. A little more expensive than most of the other wines on this site but it is a definite winner if you need a great wine!
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Dec 11 2007

Rex Goliath Giant 47 Pound Rooster Pinot Noir (California)

Category: Pinot NoirMike @ 1:13 pm
47poundroosterpinot This wine is a Pinot Noir from Monterey California. The year is unknown.
$11 purchased at Fry’s Grocery Store
Three Trophies
  • Strawberry and vanilla notes.
  • Fruity but not sweet.
  • Easy to drink but there is a lot to it.
  • This 47 pound rooster is definitely not a turkey. She is cheap enough to take out every weekend yet complex enough to keep you interested.
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