Fighting Chance Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and baking spices with supporting notes of stewed black fruits, fruitcake, and vanilla bean. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of plum, black tea, and dark cocoa. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins and sweet brown spices. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple and juicy texture. This is a brawny Pinot Noir with plenty of power, color depth, and oak with a bit of Petite Sirah and other red grapes to add muscle. $26 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep strawberry color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and pomegranate with supporting notes of raspberry and hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of wild strawberry and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with sweet and tart reds fruits. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant and fruit dense texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $25 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and boysenberry with supporting notes of blackberry, black tea, earth, and five spice. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, hints of rose petals, and leather. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky yet vibrant texture. $49 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Bogle Pinot Noir California 2016
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of red cherry and violet with supporting notes of strawberry and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red currant, vanilla, and hints of cigar box. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture. Aged for 11 months in American and French oak. $12 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Red Hills Cellars Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and five spice with supporting notes of red currant, raspberry, mocha, and hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, plum, and leather with hints of pomegranate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. 100% Pinot Noir rested in French oak (39% new) for 17 months. Ready to drink but it will evolve with five years of cellaring. $55 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Sonoma-Cutrer Rosé of Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2018
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of strawberry and red cherry with supporting notes of raspberry, pomegranate, and hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of peach, orange peel, and cranberry. The finish is dry. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $23 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Putnam Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2016
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and black tea with supporting notes of boysenberry, earth, slate, and violet. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red cherry and hibiscus flower. The finish is long and lingering featuring accents of allspice and oak with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. 100% Pinot Noir $65 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Nia Pinot Noir California 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of red cherry and raspberry with supporting notes of pomegranate, mineral, and hints of black tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red currant and rose petals. The finish is long and lingering with subtle tart cherry accents and supple tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture. An undisputed best buy. $9.99 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Lucas & Lewellen Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County 2015
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and strawberry with supporting notes of slate and hints of baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of boysenberry and lavender. The finish is long and lingering with subtle oak accents and soft tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. The grapes are sourced from Los Alamos Valley Vineyards and Goodchild Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley. $20 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of sour cherry and boysenberry with supporting notes of wet stones, apricot stone, and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of pomegranate. The finish is dry and crisp with trailing notes of tart and sweet red fruits. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture and complex fruit notes. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
