Archive for September, 2007

Pepperwood Grove Pinot Noir 2005

So… as I continue my quest for a good cheap pinot noir, I’m drinking this Pepperwood Grove Pinot Noir and I have the Doobie Brothers’ China Grove stuck in my head.  I’m going to have to drink more of this and try to wash that song out of my head.  And drinking more of this [...]

Beringer Founders’ Estate Pinot Noir - OK

Yep… OK.  That about sums up my opinion of this wine.  Give another point to the naysayers.
The Beringer Founders’ Estate Pinot Noir 2004 from California is a fairly simple example of pinot noir, but nothing special.  I couldn’t get much off the nose other than alchohol and a hint of strawberry.  Flavorwise it has black cherries, [...]

Giant 47 Pound Rooster Pinot Noir

And in the left corner we have a Giant 47 Pound Rooster… this looks like a serious contender.  Wait, is this a cock fight or a wine tasting?  Can you imagine a 47 pound rooster?  I’d run.  But since it’s just pinot noir we’re talking about, I’ll stay and enjoy.
As far as the wine goes, [...]