... and a glorious floral nose, it’s the style of Pinot we aspire to at Capozzi. I won’t lie, I was already booking ... , a $585 dollar bottle of Ho Hum, from the Big Daddy of the Pinot world. I was floored when this one ... integrated jumble. And the finish was looooong. If you’ve never experienced a Pinot with a long finish ... : This wine reminded me of my early experiments in making Pinot in my parents garage with my friend...

Copia may be in trouble financially , but they have scheduling quite a few interesting events lately. The best of the lot is the “Oregon’s Best Pinot Noir” tasting on November 19th which will focus on the Dundee Hills AVA. Producers pouring there will include Argyle, Domaine Drouhin Oregon, Domaine ... a ticket. Oregon’s Best Pinot Noir Sunday, November 19, 1:00 - 3:00 pm $25 (includes admission)/$15...

Over at Wine Sediments . Less than 400 cases made, so if you’re interested go give it a read.

From the CIA website: This year’s event will focus on Pinot Noir, one of the world’s most prized and difficult varietals. Mr. Parker has chosen a dozen examples of Pinot Noir and red Burgundy, which he will share in a blind tasting with the participants. “Pinot Noir is widely considered a most elusive, fascinating, and sensual red...

Kent is the winemaker of Green Truck Cellars , a small Pinot producer in Napa Valley. And when I say small, I’m talking 400-500 cases small. Earlier this year he traveled to France on a journey ... of the great vineyards of Burgundy. On his Pinot log is a series of posts on French Oak barrels I ... cooperage in general are so good that if you are at all interested in Pinot and it’s birthplace...

... just such a sweet spot in the Russian River Valley for Pinot Noir, and wine critics like Linda Murphy of the Chronicle seem to agree. Last week she wrote that the “Russian River Valley is a Pinot paradise .” The reason for such praise is our area’s ability to ripen Pinot so that a grape’s color ... . It is a delicate balance and, for Pinot especially, picking when the berries are truly ripe...

Antipodean Blogging By Post I received my package from Cindy in Melbourne yesterday (I would have got it sooner but I was out of town) and I was more than satisfied. Thank you so much! I got a packet of wonderful Smith’s sausage flavored potato chips which, yes, tasted and smelt like real BBQ snarlers, like Barbra’s these were gobbled up by Megan and I almost before the top of the box...

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 ... ” (presumably California’s un-sexy Central Valley). The blend is a bit of a shock for Pinot purists being...

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 ... ” (presumably California’s un-sexy Central Valley). The blend is a bit of a shock for Pinot purists being...

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...