Acacia Winery , Pinot Noir, Field Blend, Estate Vineyard, Carneros 2002 ($45) I’ve tasted several ... to drink. Their “Field Blend” is made from four clones of Pinot Noir planted together providing ... favorite in Acacia’s line up because they lay on the fruit, with enough Pinot funk to keep it interesting and finish off with sweet French oak. The wine is a healthy ruby color with a salmon note...

Three Thieves, Pinot Noir, “Circle K Ranch”, California 2004 ($10 / 1 liter) - Ruby in color with subtle aromas of black raspberry and spices. Soft raspberry and cherry flavors with light tannins. Not a lot of varietal character, but at this price you can’t really complain too much. Great value, which...

The single most popular post here is for my review of Mark West Pinot Noir 2004 . Google “Mark West Pinot Noir ” and the second result, after the winery website, is to that note. Each month ... for “Appellation California” right below the Pinot Noir on the label. The winery produces another bottling ... only 85% Pinot Noir (the minimum amount to be called by that varietal in California), 13% Syrah and 2...

The single most popular post here is for my review of Mark West Pinot Noir 2004 . Google “Mark West Pinot Noir ” and the second result, after the winery website, is to that note. Each month ... for “Appellation California” right below the Pinot Noir on the label. The winery produces another bottling ... only 85% Pinot Noir (the minimum amount to be called by that varietal in California), 13% Syrah and 2...

In Nashville you don't get a lot of choices in Australian Pinot Noir.  Here's a good one from a very modern Seattle-based negociant, Andrew Browne (Precept Brands *), who's very much on top on things ... looking for just enough of a different personality to break out of the everyday routine.  This Pinot does it for a reasonable price. Last year's was sourced from Oregon, but 2004 Sockeye Pinot Noir came...

Acacia Winery , Pinot Noir, Winery Lake Vineyard, Carneros 2004 ($30) The Winery Lake Vineyard was one of the original fruit sources for Acacia Pinot Noir when they started in the late 1970’s. First ... . Replanted recently to Dijon clone Pinot Noir, the vineyard has rocky, volcanic soil and, of course ... in the mouth, it delivers raspberry and plum fruit, a touch of Pinot funk, cinnamon and some fine...

The mission of this value-oriented label from Fess Parker is to deliver "the best Pinot Noir you ... awarded "Winemaker of the Year"* Eli Parker. Parker Station Pinot Noir was sourced from Santa Barbara and Monterey counties, and about a 1/3 portion was aged in French oak for about 2/3 of a year ... the 2004 vintage of Parker Station Pinot Noir...

Bearing more oak barrel influence than most under-$20 Pinots these days, the result is rich enough for just about any situation. Winemaker Alessio Carli reports Pietra Santa Pinot Noir 2004 was aged was 24 months in French oak barrels. Tasting Notes : Color: Deep dark ruby translucent.  Aromas: Cherry pie, cassia/spice and mocha.  Medium-bodied and silky smooth with dry polished tannins...

... was 2/3 Central Coast, 2/9 Sonoma Coast, and the last 1/9 from various good Pinot Noir neighborhoods.  Oak aging was 8 months in French, moderate and heavy toast. Tasting Notes : Color: Deep dark ... Mark West 's Pinot for the people phenom is still on.  The 2005 California offering is just a bit ... .  No surprise people continue to buy this one by the case. The 2005 vintage of Mark West Cali Pinot...

"As Best As I Can" appears in Latin on the label ("Optimum Quod Possum") alongside a printed version of Bryan Babcock's signature.  In this fifth vintage of Tri-Counties Cuvée, Babcock has delivered the goods that we're seeking in the post-Sideways market: true estate-quality Pinot Noir ... %). Aging was 10 months in 1/5 new French oak.  Cases produced: 4,298. Tasting Notes : Color: Bright...