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Oregon Pinot Noir Primer…Trouble in Paradise?
20 July 2008
by Alex Pacek
Fans of the Black Pinot know the legend well. Back in the 1960s, when Oregon barely registered with wine lovers and growers alike, a starry eyed dreamer named David Lett planted the first vines at Eyrie Vineyards 1966. continued⇒
2005 Burgundy
15 July 2008
by Jason Weaver
If there were ever a time to be buying burgundy, now is definately the time. I've had so many good bottles of the '05 vintage (and I'm talking about the regional and village wines). continued⇒
Coming to Grips with Wine Prices
11 July 2008
by Jason Weaver
Ok, so you would like to collect wine but found out in order to participate you have to shell out a lot of cash for that boutique California pinot you fell in love with. continued⇒
2005 Renteria Carneros Knittle Vineyard Pinot Noir $34
19 July 2008
This elegant pinot has beautiful aromatics and impressive complex flavors. Dried flowers and red raspberries on the nose with flavors of strawberry jam, red currants, cinnamon, tea, and a touch of clove on the palate. The tannins are silky smooth. Takes about 30 minutes for the alcohol to settle down. I would buy again. J.W.
2005 Louis Latour Nuits St. Georges $39
8 July 2008
It took about 45 minutes for it to start showing. It opened up with tart cherry and raspberry fruit wraped in hints of anise and meat flavors. Very nice red with a rich mid palate. It was really changing in the glass. There was good acidity and nice firm tannins although when I had it the following day it softened up. I will buy again. J.W.
