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Red Wine by Sineann from Willamette Valley, Oregon. Can't say enough good things about this wine - one of the real thrills of the vintage. We expect Resonance to shine. Phelps Creek is automatic. To have this vineyard step up to that level of quality is very exciting. Located at fairly high elevation in the Hood River Valley, 1600 feet, the grapes are able to retain higher natural acidity. The higher acidity gives the wine brightness in its youth and a better ability to age gracefully. That and great concentration of fruit (from 1.5 ton per acre crop sizing) have produced a delicious wine.

Red Wine by Smoking Loon from California. Brilliant garnet color with a seductive rose petal green tea aroma. The palate is ripe with heavily extracted cherry and strawberry flavors with a slight astringency akin to pomegranate seeds. This very generously fruit driven wine is a must with smoked game hen with bitter greens or wild salmon with a rich bearnaise sauce and roasted beets with a champagne vinaigrette.

Red Wine by Stemmler from Carneros, California. Robert Stemmler Estate Pinot Noir is a culmination of the diversities of their property in Carneros. The 2004 is a blend of six different blocks reflecting several soil types, sun exposures, vine age and clone (5 - 30 years old vines. Martini, Hanzell, Roederer, Dijon clonal selections.) It is this diversity that creates their most complex Pinot Noir. Aromas of raspberry puree, cherry compote, fresh herbs and red licorice. Tight and focused fruit on the palate with layers of red currant, wild blackberries and juicy blueberry balanced by fresh acidity.

Red Wine by Stoneleigh from Marlborough, New Zealand. True to Stoneleigh style, this soft, supple Pinot Noir captures the essence of Marlborough, New Zealand's most acclaimed winemaking region. This fragrant, well-integrated Pinot Noir has been crafted from small, concentrated grapes with classic Marlborough Pinot Noir flavors. Color: Deep ruby red Aromas: Fragrant bouquet of black cherry, raspberry, red plums overlaid with savory toasty spice. Palate: Ripe dark red berry fruit flavors dominate the palate. This wine is soft and supple with lingering fruit sweetness balanced by fine integrated tannins. Best enjoyed with succulent red meat dishes such as spring lamb, duck, game or veal. Dishes featuring mushrooms and red berry fruit will also complement this Pinot Noir beautifully. This wine may be enjoyed now but will continue to develop with careful cellaring for up to five years.

Red Wine by Te Kairanga from Martinborough, New Zealand. Aromas of plums and mocha and lovely floral notes dominate the nose. There is an underlying spicy/cinnamon complexity already evident at this early stage and it will develop savory, gamey characters with bottle age. Some silky tannins accentuate the fruit, giving a beautifully integrated wine. Decant this young wine six hours ahead of serving and enjoy it as it unfolds. Try it with lamb, quail, pheasant, or duck. Sensational with mature cheeses. Great to enjoy now or cellar until 2009.

Red Wine by Testarossa from Central Coast, California. Dark red color. There are aromas of red cherry, raspberry, vanilla bean, anise, and black pepper. This wine smells rich and only gets better in the palate with ripe cherry and strawberry flavors, wrapped around a spicy core. The plush tannins and crisp acidity make this wine fresh today, but should age well for up to 6-7 years.

Red Wine by Vavasour from Marlborough, New Zealand. The 2004 season started with warm, dry conditions during flowering and fruit set. The late summer and early autumn weather was also warm and dry, and ideal for ripening Pinot Noir. The result was high quality fruit with concentrated flavors and excellent structure. The 2004 Vavasour Pinot Noir is a deep garnet color and shows intense black plum and spice on the nose. The concentrated palate exhibits rich cherry flavors with a long, soft tannin finish.

Red Wine by Vavasour from Marlborough, New Zealand. The 2006 Vavasour Pinot Noir is a deep garnet color and shows aromatic cherry and spice on the nose. The concentrated palate exhibits rich dark cherry flavors with a long, soft tannin finish.

Red Wine by Veramonte from Chile, South America. Bright cherry, grape and strawberry fruit flavor with touches of spicy oak; mouth-filling, medium-to-full body and rich texture. Chile's Casablanca Valley is surrounded by coastal mountain ranges creating a diversity of unique microclimates and terroir. Its close proximity to the Pacific Ocean provides an exceptionally long growing season for intensity of fruit flavours.

Red Wine by Villa Maria from Marlborough, New Zealand. The nose offers a rich array of fruit with subtle oak and earthy aromas. On the palate, the wine displays cherry, plum and ripe berry characters, balanced by savory and spice elements. Soft, fine-grained tannins provide structure and definition, yet allow for immediate consumption. Food pairings: White game meats, lamb dishes, Port Salut and other soft cheeses.

Red Wine by Wild Horse from Central Coast, California. Wild Horse 2006 Pinot Noir bursts with aromas of seasoned wood, rose petals, dried cherry, and alpine forest floor, with flavors of pomegranate and Asian spices, with a rich lingering mouthfeel. A versatile wine, this Pinot Noir complements meals of salmon, lamb, poultry and grilled vegetables. Superb now, best enjoyed after a few years in the cellar.

Red Wine by Willamette Valley Vineyards from Willamette Valley, Oregon. An elegant, supple and stylish wine. Vibrant aromas of black cherries, brown sugar, spices, rose petals, vanilla and typical Pinot Noir dust. Initial spicy flavors of nutmeg and barrel toast with ripe flavors of strawberries and cherries and mineral overtones. The mouth feel is soft, round and warm in sensation with and almost sweet and juicy impression of ripe fruit. The finish is long with lingering flavors of spices, well integrated oak, ripe sweet tannins and good acidity. Wonderful with grilled fish, lamb, beef, wild game and turkey. Serve at slightly less than room temperature.

Red Wine by Willamette Valley Vineyards from Willamette Valley, Oregon. Vibrant and explosive aromas of roses, cherries and wild strawberries dominate with hints of sweet juice and warm spices. Flavors mirror aromas with strawberries, and cherries dominating complemented by juicy and spicy characters. The mouthfeel is soft, round, juicy and well-balanced with fresh acidity which highlights the fruitiness. Wonderful by itself or with turkey, hamburgers, pizza, grilled fish, lighter wild fowl, or pasta dishes with sun dried tomatoes.