Last week I wrote a review of California Cowboy Red, a pinot noir from Sumner Vineyards. It was so good I needed to try another pinot noir from Sumner Vineyards this week. This one doesn’t have a fun cowboy name, it’s simply called Sumner Vineyards Pinot Noir. Like the Cowboy Red, this one comes from […]
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California Cowboy Red Pinot Noir – Wow!
“Wow. Holy cow, that’s good.” That was my first impression of this wine. Most times when I’m getting ready to taste and take notes on wines it’s all business. I get things set up, get my computer ready for my notes take a sniff of the first wine for that day and go to work. […]
Leese-Fitch, Pinot Noir – Tasty
I’ve been coming across more and more wines from The Other Guys brands lately. Leese-Fitch is one of those brands. While the family behind The Other Guys has a long history in the wine business, the company as it exists now really only goes back to 2009 — so they’re still in their infancy and […]
Affentaler Valley of the Monkey Pinot Noir – Good Wine, Freaky Bottle
When most people think of German wine they think riesling. That’s fair… they do produce a lot of riesling and it tends to be pretty good riesling too. Some wine aficionados will also associate Germany with other white wines, like müller-thurgau or sylvaner. And those are also some tasty wines. But many people never think of […]
Pennywise Pinot Noir – Worth Every Penny!
A lot of wine snobs would suggest that good + cheap pinot noir is something that just doesn’t exist. But I disagree. And I would suggest that those who hold this belief are just assholes. But you know who’s not an asshole? The folks at The Other Guys wines. They create wines that I’ve found […]
Hey Mambo Dry Rosé – Crisp and Refreshing
If you’re a regular reader here you probably already know that I’m a fan of dry rosé wines (among a number of other wine styles). OK, I’m a fan of pretty much all kinds of wine. But I think rosé is often overlooked, yet it can be a fun, enjoyable wine with character. And this […]
Picket Fence Pinot Noir – Light & Easy
When it comes to cheap wine, a lot of it comes from a handful of big companies. Although you probably don’t realize that because those companies own a lot of different brand names. Picket Fence is one of the brands in the portfolio of Bronco Wine Company, one of the biggest producers of cheap wine […]
Kim Crawford, Small Parcels Rise and Shine, Pinot Noir – Superb!
I’ve raved about Kim Crawford wines from New Zealand in the past. The fact is, I have yet to taste a wine from Kim Crawford that I don’t love. Although they’ve only been around for about two decades, they know their stuff. They only make a few varieties of wine, and they make them really […]
Brancott Estate Pinot Noir – Intensely Aromatic
Yesterday I posted a review of a bargain-priced pinot noir that was pretty good for the price. It wasn’t a wine that would totally knock your socks off, but it was good and a great value for a pinot noir. This wine from Brancott Estate is a similar story. This wine comes from Marlborough, New […]
Harlow Ridge Lodi Pinot Noir – A Well-Balanced Bargain
As I’ve commented recently, I try to make sure I post reviews of both unique (although perhaps harder to find) gems and more widely distributed, easy to find wines. This one comes from Bronco Wine Company, a producer I’ve written about a number of times. They produce over 100 brands of wine, including many of […]