Pinot Noir came into its own during the last five years of the Twentieth Century. While it doesn’t rival Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir has become quite popular. Pinot Noir would be a good choice with grilled Salmon, Swordfish or Tuna.

BYRON, 2003, Santa Maria

  39.95

CALERA, 1997, Reed, Mt. Harlan

Rich and full bodied with age that shows what California Pinot Noir can do.

  half 29.95

CUVAISON, 2003

  32.95

ELK COVE, 2003, Oregon

Rich and full bodied berry flavors. Dry, but not tannic. Jay visited in May 2005.

  34.00

FESS PARKER, 2004, Santa Barbara

The famous actor who starred in Daniel Boone is the owner and his son is the winemaker. This is a very popular Pinot Noir, which shows jammy, cherry flavors and has a silky finish.

  31.95

KENWOOD, 2004, Russian River

Soft tannins with a sweet oak finish.

  26.95

KING’S ESTATE, 2003, Oregon

Oregon’s largest winery sits on a hillside and is built like a monastery. In August 2000 my wife and I took a delightful two-hour tour of their facility.

  32.95

LAETITIA, 2004, Central Coast

Moderate tannins with red raspberry flavors.

  26.95

PENNER ASH, 2004 Willamette Valley, Oregon

Rich with intense wonderfully concentrated fruit.

  65.00

REX HILL, 2003, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Rich blackberry finish that hangs on the palate.

  34.95