Quite possibly our favorite Pinot under $20. This is not a thick syrupy version of Pinot, but if you're a fan of balanced and delicate (and delicious) Pinot Noir we highly recommend grabbing a bottle. It comes from one of the top pinot producers on the Central Coast. Jim Clendenen makes great wine vintage after vintage, using exceptional fruit even in this entry-level beauty. Easy to drink with strawberry and plum notes, good texture, acidity and fruit. Good pinot for $20? Believe it. The Wine Spectator writes: "Floral, perfumed and peppery berry arom... Read More » 

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From Wine Spectator: "Offers baked cherry pie, with rhubarb and blueberry, showing a wonderful fruit profile that's spicy, elegant and easy to drink. Great balance. Drink now. 35,000 cases made." (Web only, 2009) When James Laube blogged about Redtree Pinot Noir, we were all left sitting with cartoon-y question marks floating above our heads. Redtree? But for once Wine Spectator actually put a wine on our radar before their score and review made it scarce. Usually it is exactly the opposite - by the time Spectator or Parker or any of the myriad of other... Read More » 

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Bacchant Wines, the title of the collaboration between Master Sommelier Sara Floyd and the Pisoni family, bring you this incredibly tasty and wildly affordable Pinot Noir. From fruit sourced through the Pisoni family's deep connections in the Santa Lucia Highlands and made by Jeff Pisoni, the winemaker for Lucia, this is one Pinot this season that can't miss. The densely fruited nose is packed with red cherry and framboise tones, all the while a subtle lace of black pepper runs through the aromatics of the wine. On entry the wines comes of as ripe, yet i... Read More » 

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Sometimes a great wine pops up when you least expect it. This bottle has a lot to overcome in the US market; the fact that people don't necessarily think of Germany for great value Pinot Noir, the fancy, hip, label depicting a woman's corset being "undone", and the fact that it is $10.99 AND imported. To be honest I had little hope but again here we are... Much like the Bernier Chardonnay we have been selling the heck out of this wine exceeds its humble beginnings. The Undone Pinot Noir is all about fun, easy drinking pleasure. Bottled with a screw c... Read More » 

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This delightful Rosé sparkling wine comes from Burgundy. It is made of 80% Pinot Noir, and 20% Gamay Noir. The charming eye of the swan color comes from the addition of Pinot Noir to the wine when the lees are disgorged, following the traditional fermentation in the individual bottle, in the champagne method. On the palate it is very rich and fruity but just off-dry on the finish. The mousse is explosive, with a very creamy palate impression. It shows just a hint of the earthiness of a Pinot Noir from Burgundy. This is charming rosé, subtle and deligh... Read More » 

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91 points from Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Bright red. Fresh red berries and Asian spices on the nose, with notes of rose and magnolia adding complexity. Lively and precise in the mouth, showing nervy redcurrant and strawberry flavors and a pungent floral quality. Finishes with very good seamless length and a strong echo of sweet red berries." (Nov/Dec '09) The new Verna's Estate Pinot Noir is a perfect example of the frugal drinkability Melville has to offer. From the get-go the nose tells you that you are going to be in for a wildly de... Read More » 

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Even better than the 2006! The 2007 Poppy is made from a combination of Arroyo Seco, Santa Lucia Highlands and Monterey County pinot noir, but there were no notable heat spikes to throw off even ripening. Like its predecessor, though, there's tons of vibrant pure fruit on the nose and palate, with hints of spice for intrigue. An affordable, everyday drinker! 

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A rosé sparkling wine for under $15? Yes, it's true! This 100% pinot noir brut rosé comes from Limoux located in southwestern corner of France not far from the medieval city of Carcassone. Once again, Jean-Louis Denois, the maverick winemaking legend who brought us the Chloe and the Grand Cuvee Rouge has fashioned this delicious bubbly, redolent with fresh strawberries, pomegranate and crunchy cherry. This juicy yet dry bubbly which pairs well with just about anything! The Denois Brut Pinot Noir Rosé is a K&L exclusive and has finally arrived stateside a... Read More » 

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Another screaming deal from New Zealand! I bought the last 25 cases or so of this delightful elegant Pinot Noir from Wairarapa on the south end of the North island. The wine has a pretty nose with strawberry, cherry, clove, forest floor and some mineral notes. On the palate their are moderate, soft fine tannins and a juicy mouth-feel with good length. This won't last long at this price, and it's a perfect wine for your Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Jim Chanteloup K&L New Zealand Wine Buyer. 

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From La Maison Antech located in the southern French region of the Languedoc comes this beautiful rosé sparkler from the AOC of Cremant de Limoux. Composed of chardonnay, chenin blanc, mauzac and pinot noir the Emotion exhibits a pale pink color with lively tints and a fine bead. Delicate nuances of cherry and strawberry along with white floral notes make for a crisp and elegant sparkler that is destined to become a favorite of many. Made in the traditional Methode Champenoise, the Emotion spends 15 months in bottle before disgorgement. At less than half... Read More » 

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From Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Light, bright red. Pungent aromas of redcurrant, cherry skin and dried flowers, with a subtle note of black tea adding depth. Tangy red fruits on the palate, with a zesty bite of orange zest on the back. Refreshing, slightly tart and focused on the finish, where the redcurrant and orange notes repeat. There's zero excess fat on these bones." (May/June '09) From the International Wine Review: " This pale ruby, youthful looking wine shows red fruit and spice on the nose. There’s nice fruit and acidity on th... Read More » 

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With all due respect to the viticultural community in the Golden State, no one is making Pinot Noir this tasty and true to the varietal for this low a price, or even several bucks more. Located in the cool climate, coastal region of the Casablanca Valley, Casas del Bosque was named a value winery of the year by Wines & Spirits Magazine. This delicious Pinot Noir shows bright cherry aromas, which lead to a sappy, yet transparent and purely-fruited expression with wonderful acidity and a truly light touch. Think very good quality, $15-18 Central Coast Ca... Read More » 

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From the International Wine Review: "This is a good value, entry level Pinot Noir showing a medium ruby color and aromas of mushroom and earth with a violet note. It’s quite light but silky on the palate with some dark cherry fruit flavor and finishes with just a touch of sweetness." (April 2009) One of our go-to pinots when we're looking for something tasty that won't break the bank. Every vintage of A to Z Pinot Noir delivers and the 2007 is no different. It's got all of the juicy black fruit you want in an Oregon pinot, shows a restrained use of oak t... Read More » 

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A killer value, this Pinot Noir is aged in French oak for ten months. It offers a beautiful cherry red color and flavors of wild strawberries and red berries. Wonderfully balanced, this is amazing with grilled pork. 

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The 2008 Sherwood Estate Pinot displays ripe, sweet plum notes with an edge of complexity on the nose. The palate is rich and round supported by fine grain tannins. An excellent match for most meat dishes. Produced from selected parcels of grapes grown at Sandy Creek vineyard and other sites in Marlborough, oak maturation for five months was followed by blending, fining and bottling. 91pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The wonderful 2008 Sherwood Estate Pinot Noir has a lovely cranberry and raspberry leaf nose with superb definition. The palate is very... Read More » 

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This Cazar Pinot comes from the Russian River Valley and was aged for 10 months - half in new 60-gallon French oak barrels and half in smaller French barriques. Lower in alcohol than many Pinots these days, this wine is balanced and full of fresh fruit and complementary spice. Made by Bill Hunter who, I've said before and I'll say again, is one of my favorite winemakers in California, this is the long lost sister bottling to his Chasseur label. Fans of the ever-popular bottling called Lily, which we carried the last few years, take note here: this is th... Read More » 

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Once again , this wine hits the spot. Great wine at a great price. Luscious red fruit, hint of blue fruit, forest floor, a pinch of baking spices. A balanced, cold weather pinot noir. The wine won't last very long, it has very limited production. (Mike Jordan, K&L Wine Merchants) 

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This has lovely fruit, and lots of charm. This is one of the real values in Burgundy today. This appellation is common to a number of villages, all situated in the Côte de Nuits region : Brochon, Fixin, Premeaux-Prissey, Corgoloin, Comblanchien. It is an interesting wine combining the different characteristics of the various "terroirs" : fairly soft and rich wines in the South to more tannic wines with a strong structure in the North. Pinot Noir is the only grape variety used for this appellation. 

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If you've been keeping up with K&L's newsletter over the past year, you'd know that we just can't get over the wonderful, affordable wines from Alpen Cellars. A small, family-owned winery in the Trinity Lakes region of Trinity County, California, Alpen Cellars has been growing grapes since the 1980s. Since discovering them last year, we've been charmed by each successive vintage of their Pinot Noir, and this most recent iteration, the 2007, is equally delicious. Mouthwatering black cherry, cranberry, cedary oak and mildly spicy white pepper notes transla... Read More » 

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This Pinot Noir is intense and elegant on the nose, red currant and strawberry are the highlighted tones. To the palate, its soft tannins mix with toasty hints that arise from being aged for 10 months in French oak barrels, making it a round and lingering finished wine with medium persistency. According to Wine Spectator: "This offers a mix of tasty crushed red and black cherry fruit laced with spice and cocoa hints. There's a nice lingering whiff of black tea on the lightly firm finish. Drink now." (10/09) 

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90 points Wine & Spirits: "There's a fineness to the raspberry and fraises des bois flavor in this wine, with the crisp impression of fruit just coming into ripeness. The aroma is floral and tight, the finish showing more oak than fruit at the moment, needing a year in bottle to come into balance." (10/09) According to Robert Parker: "The Pinot Noirs include the very good 2007 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast, which exhibits crisp, plum, cherry, and allspice characteristics along with good body and an attractive, fragrant style. It should drink nicely for 3-4 ye... Read More » 

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This elegant and crisp Pinot Rosé hails from Domaine Begude, a small family owned property located high in the foothills of the Pyrenees in the Limoux region of the Languedoc. The long cool growing season here lends itself perfectly to the production of crisp and delicate wines, and this stunning rosé is no exception. More in the style of a Loire Valley Sancerre rosé, this salmon colored pink beauty exhibits nuances of strawberries, plums and cherries, with just a hint of wet stone minerality. Enjoy with charcuterie, grilled tuna, a fresh salad..or just... Read More » 

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This is a super small production Pinot Noir from the McHenry Vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains - just 150 cases. Despite its relative scarcity, the price is right for a wine that is complex and lovely. Black cherries on the nose with more cherry and blueberry fruit on the palate, fine tannins and good acidity. A great buy. 

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From Robert Parker: "Another fine bargain is the 2007 Pinot Noir Central Coast, also produced from fruit grown in three different counties. Proprietor Josh Jensen ferments it with 50% whole clusters and ages it in primarily neutral French oak. There are nearly 16,000 cases of this wine, which exhibits plenty of sassafras, damp earth, soft plum, currant, and pomegranate notes, a deceptive light to medium ruby color, loads of flavor, silky tannins, and a luscious, sensual finish. Drink it over the next several years." (Sept. 2009) According to Wine Specta... Read More » 

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The Spring Ridge label is Bob and Jim Varner's outlet for the estate fruit from their Santa Cruz Mountains vineyards that doesn't make the "cut" for their superlative Varner label. In this case, the Pinot Noir here is 100% Hidden Block fruit, the same fruit that they make their Estate Pinot from. Well, one fine sunny morning Jim told me that there won't be any Varner Hidden Block Pinot from the 2006 vintage. He said that they weren't happy enough with the wine to charge $40 a bottle for it, so they put all the fruit into the Spring Ridge. Kudos to the br... Read More » 

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Great Pinot Noir fruit from great vineyards all around Victoria, Australia and great winemaking by superstar, wunderkind winemaker Bill Downie make this a no-brainer. Packaged with 24 different labels featuring fantastically clever illustrations from the great British illustrator Paul Davis. And, the greatest permutation of all: Great value. A light, bright and fresh Pinot Noir, well structured with savory, complex characters and nice texture. Rich plum, red berries, beetroot and herbal notes on the nose, with berries and rosemary following on the palat... Read More » 

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This delightful sparkling wine, made in Burgundy, in the traditional Champagne method, is composed of the traditional champagne varietals, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. When grown on the limestone soils of the Cote Challonaise and the Cote de Beaune, these varietals produce a sparkling wine of brightness, with fine bubbles and a lovely finish. If you love champagne, but are trying to keep down costs (or simply enjoy it more often, without breaking the bank), this is one you must try. Only K&L's direct import can bring you a bottle-fermented, classic spar... Read More » 

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92 points James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion: "Really bright colour and lovely vibrant fruit; young, juicy and lots of fun with a touch of spice playing support to delicious cherry fruit; certainly a wine to be enjoyed and not necessarily in moderation. Screwcap." 13.9% alc. The nose explodes with dark cherries, cranberries and fresh raspberries backed by subtle nutmeg and cinnamon spices. Underlying truffles and meaty, wet earth and mushroom notes add complexity. The juicy palate displays fresh berries with a slippery, rich and slightly tart fin... Read More » 

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90 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Broadley’s 2008 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley was bottled in June, 2009. A blend of three vineyards, it is a preview of just how good the 2008 vintage is in Willamette Valley. It offers up the superb perfume characteristic of the vintage; unlike 2007 in which spice notes dominate the aromatics, in 2008 fruit and floral aromas have the upper hand. On the palate it has layered, succulent cherry and raspberry fruit with excellent depth and balancing acidity. It has enough structure to evolve for several years bu... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Intense aromas of mineral, wild berry and black currant mark this firm, tensile red. Its tannins are present and balanced by a sweetness midpalate. Fine, lingering aftertaste." (Bruce Sanderson, Web Only, 03/08) K&L's notes: This charming Pinot Noir comes from the village of Marsannay. It has bright cherry fruit, brambly notes of red and black fruits,and drinks very nicely today, although a few years in the cellar will tame it even more. Charming and bright, with a lovely nose and more structure and complexity than you might ... Read More » 

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After a challenging 2007 vintage in the Willamette Valley, the late 2008 harvest was quite welcome, creating a wine that is wonderfully balanced and intense. The '08 vintage comes from Illahe (40%), Mahonia (20%) and Eola Springs (40%) vineyards. This has slightly darker fruit notes than usual, with lots of ripe plum and briar fruits on the nose and secondary aromas of sweet earth and dried savory herbs, all of which continue onto the palate. Enjoyable now with some air, this will be fantastic with a little age too. 

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The Taz Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir is a best-of-both-worlds wine. It takes two distinct expressions of Santa Barbara County and blends them into a balanced wine with plenty of nuance. The first component of the blend comes from Taz's North Canyon Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley. This vineyard lies at the northern edge of Santa Barbara, butting up to the San Luis Obispo County line. The Pinot Noir from North Canyon is soft and silky with delicate floral notes and red fruit character. These elegant lots are complemented by grapes from Fiddlestix Vi... Read More » 

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California's Russian River Valley has long-since earned its reputation as the source of incredible Pinot Noir, and Bogle as the source for tasty, value-driven wines. Combined, you get an easy-drinking Pinot that won't break the bank. Floral overtones marry well with aromas of Bing cherries and cola that continue onto the palate, with a slight dusting of earth and fine tannins. Perfect for barbecue-roasted chicken or baked ziti. 

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According to Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Elk Cove Vineyard’s 2007 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley accounts for 80% of the winery’s substantial production. Medium ruby-colored, it offers up a pleasing perfume of smoke, spice box, cherry, and cranberry. Easy-going and elegant on the palate, this tasty, well-balanced effort can be enjoyed over the next 6 years." (10/09) 

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This delightful Côte de Nuits-Villages displays the advantage of buying Burgundy from the less fashionable areas. It is rich, full bodied and has a long finish, with pronounced blackberry fruit notes. This is an extraordinary buy at this price. Although the wine comes from the village of Corgolin, it works with the supple and charming character of the vintage to produce a charming, rich wine for current drinking. It shows ripe fruit and lots of charm, along with a floral note. The finish has a note of black fruit and an interesting spice. This is a favo... Read More » 

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When you visit this vineyard, it is most impressive to see the gnarled 100-year-old vines in this vineyard. You can alwys tell a really ancient vine, for it shows where it was sawed through to shorten it so tractors could clear it, as the change from horses proceeded! (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer) Lucien Camus is one of the rising stars in the Côte de Beaune, making wine from vineyard holdings in Savigny-Les-Beaune, Pommard and Beaune. While many of the more famous names in the area have caused a stir by trying one experimental technique after a... Read More » 

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A "Best Buy" designation from Wine Enthusiast: "This is hands-down the best value Pinot Noir made in Oregon, year in and year out. It's firm and full-bodied, perfectly ripe, with lovely spices that range from pepper to cinnamon and allspice. The fruit lingers in the mid-palate, round and tangy, with flavors of cherry and plum. It's a thoroughly rich and satisfying wine that is big enough to work with dark poultry, salmon and even veal." From the International Wine Review: "Sourced from several small vineyards throughout the Willamette Valley. Medium ruby... Read More » 

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A dark, elegant and tightly focused Pinot Noir with aromas of fresh cherry, bright raspberry and cranberry dominating the nose. On the palate creamy raspberry, blackberry and dark stonefruit flavors give way to nuances of French oak, elegant tannins and a smooth strucured finish. A wine with a beautifully structured framework that is both bold and powerful without overwhelming the finesse that is Pinot Noir. Drink now or cellar for 3-5 years 

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We have been buying from the Millet family directly since 1994, and these wines have become favorites with you, our customers. The 2008 Rosé is 100% Pinot Noir and 100% delicious! I love Sancerre Rosé. No other pink can achieve the delicacy and finesse that a Pinot Noir rosé can. A lovely pale salmon color, this is dry and refreshing...and on a hot day in the yard with a nice salad or some goat cheese? That's what I'm talking about. 

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Another victory vintage in Mark West's never-ending fight to make Pinot for the people Fresh strawberry and raspberry aromas are rounded out by enticing spice scents, all of which continue onto the palate. In the mouth, the cherry cola and pie spice flavors and easy-drinking texture are exactly what you want in an every-night Pinot Noir. 

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92 points from Wine Spectator: "Rich and layered, with loamy earth, black cherry and wild berry fruit that's supple, full-bodied, creamy and long, with fleshy tannins. Drink now through 2013. 1,075 cases made." (Jun. 15, 2009) 

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Pinot Noir yields were down in 2007 by 20% as compared to historic averages. As with many low-yielding vintages, the grapes were healthy and the flavors very good. Due to cool weather, this 2007 Estate Pinot Noir has slightly higher acidity. In a true test of the vintage?s merit, this wine did not require fining. All lots of Pinot Noir showed concentrated color upon de-stemming. The cold soak was 3 days and a quick fermentation occurred over a 4-day period. The Estate Pinot was aged for 11 months in an exclusive selection of French barriques, a combinati... Read More » 

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Patagonia might be best known for its frigid weather and the U.S. clothing company that has capitalized on this image of a blustery, rugged tundra, but that may all be about to change. Seems it's just such a climate that helps Pinot Noir to develop its characteristic bouquet and complexity. This 2008 displays a fragrant, pure, and explosive nose, which expresses vivid summer red fruit and juicy cherry aromas. There are also some tropical fruit notes. The attack is fresh and full bodied, with a harmony between acidity and structure. Balanced and elegant, ... Read More » 

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According to the Wine Spectator: "Ripe, with silky depth to the cherry pie, wild berry, dried herb and spice flavors. Violet, sandalwood and slate nuances add intrigue, with lithe tannins, cedar and lingering lemon thyme tones. Drink now through 2011." (05/08) " Austrian born and trained winemaker Rudi Bauer, ended up becoming one of the early pioneers of still relatively young history of winemakers to choose Central Otago in New Zealand to craft their wines. The grapes come from volcanic soils mixed with shattered quartz in the sub-region of Bendigo. Th... Read More » 

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Aromatic and velvety Julia's Pinot Noir, named for owner Barbara Banke's younger daughter, is a signature wine of this great estate, and a very typical Pinot for this widely applauded zone. 

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From one of K&L's favorite direct import producers! Red wines make up only 20% of the appellation of Sancerre. They are produced exclusively from Pinot Noir and in ripe years they can be positively captivating. These are never big bruisers, but elegant ladies, supple and light in color, and never short on flavor. This is one you should not miss... it is full of rich dark cherry fruit, a hint of smokiness and supple round tannins. Think of it for roasted chicken, sausages on the grill and fresh salmon. The possibilities are endless. 

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A friend of the late Denis Mortet, he is styling his wines similarly to those from that famous estate. The Guyot family is one of the oldest in Marsannay-la-Côte, the village just north of Gevrey-Chambertin, and quality here has skyrocketed since Olivier Guyot began running the domaine in 1990. The estate today encompasses 15 hectares of vines in Marsannay and Gevrey-Chambertin, as well as small holdings in grands crus Clos-St-Denis and Clos de la Roche in Morey-St-Denis. Friendly and enthusiastic, Olivier is thoroughly committed to organic and biodynami... Read More » 

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If you walk into one of our stores and ask a salesperson to point you in the direction of a quality, reasonably-priced Washington or Oregon wine, chances are good that what they recommend will have been made by David O'Reilly. The Sharecropper's Pinot Noir from O'Reilly's Owen Roe label comes from a variety of northern Willamette Valley appellations, and is luscious with cherry cola flavors and an undercurrent of earth and coffee bean. Refined but open, this is ready to drink tonight. 

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If you thought only fantastic white wines were made in Germany, think again. The 2006 got 96 points from Stephen Tanzer, who had this to say: "Brilliant ruby. Smoky aromas of raspberry, chocolate and Canadian bacon. Elegant and admirably balanced, with layers of concentrated wild berry fruit complicated by subtle herbs and spices. The silky tannins and filigree cinnamon spice are reminiscent of Richebourg. With its depth, finesse and exquisite length, this is again the finest German red wine of the vintage!" 

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92 points from Wine Spectator: "Tightly structured, firm and concentrated, with a trim beam of spice, earthen floor, dried currant and cranberry fruit that holds onto its earthy tannins through the long finish. Drink now through 2013. 1,137 cases made." (06/09) Roessler has been on our radar for a long time, dating back to their inaugural releases in 2000 that were made by the now famous Wells Guthrie of Copain. While Wells still hangs around in a consulting winemaker fashion, Scott Shapely, brother-in-law to Wells and former assistant winemaker at Sidur... Read More »