Side Yard Vineyards
Pfalz, Germany $28/$7
A fairly light bodied red with light tannins. It has very pleasant blackberry
aromas, with a velvety texture, and a fruity, rather soft finish.
Fleur de California
Carneros District, CA $28/$7
Aromas of ripe cherry and cranberry, with hints of white pepper and nutmeg
are on the forefront, while being dominated by effusive fruit flavors, this
wine is soft, supple and rich.
Erath
Dundee, Oregon $32/$8
Light, fresh, fruit forward aromas of cherry, raspberry and blueberry fill
the glass. Youthfully exuberant with lots of sweet fruit on the palate, with
hints of spice and vanilla on the finish.
Cloudline
McMinnville, Oregon $42
Fresh aromatic nuances of raspberry, violets & a touch of spice. The
palate is all cherries & red fruits with great balance & length.
The tannins are soft, and there is an overall fruit forwardness. “One
of the top 25 GREAT American Pinot Noirs” Forbes Magazine
Saintsbury Garnet
Carneros District, CA $51
The Garnet is enjoyed for the right combination of freshness & extract,
grace & length. 2007 was an exceptional vintage for Pinot Noir, & the
Garnet exudes that- lush with bright, refreshing fruit & texture that
mirror these flavors in a seamless, rewarding expression.
Tandem Auction Block
Sonoma County, CA $65
Comprised of the best barrels of Tandem’s best vineyards, this wine
is always meant to show how enduring and generous Pinot Noir can be. Bright
ruby in color with soaring aromatics of black cherry & raspberry. Excellent
acidity, which is underscored by a nice earthiness. Finishes long and plush.
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