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 2008 Argyle, Pinot Noir, Reserve, Willamette Valley, 91 pts. Parker, 91 pts. Wine Spectator, 90 pts. Tanzer; $40.00, get the 2nd bottle of 2007 Argyle, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, 90 pts. Parker for $1.00

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Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

Issue: Dec 31, 2010

2008 Pinot Noir Reserve. This fragrant red offers raspberry, rose petal and white pepper aromas, following through on the open textured palate and lingering well against lightly sandy tannins. Drink now through 2018. 7000 cases made.  

2007 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Review by Jay Miller  

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• 2010 A to Z Wineworks, Pinot Noir, Oregon; $20.00:  Elegant and complex aromas of bing cherries, cranberries, red currants, raspberries and strawberries, a combination of wild flowers and fresh forest berries that epitomize Oregon Pinot Noir.
• 2008 Marimar Estate, Pinot Noir, La Masia, Don Miguel Vineyard, RRV, 96 pts., Wine Enthusiast; $39.00:  "Absolutely stunning, a testament to the vintage, the terroir and to the winemaker's impeccable hand. It's delicious beyond description, offering wave after wave of cherry pie, blackberry confit, red currant, persimmon and cola flavors, finished with exciting spices. Already throwing sediment, it's so balanced in acids and tannins that it's gorgeous now, but should develop effortlessly over the next six years at the very least."  
• 2009 Martinelli, Pinot Noir, RRV, 91 pts., Parker; Was $70.00, Now $40.00:  "Very ripe and fleshy, with dark berry, plum and wild berry fruit that has a floral spicy edge. Full-bodied, ending with a sleek, layered aftertaste where the flavors unfold gracefully and persistently.      
• 2008 Merry Edwards, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 93 pts., Wine Enthusiast; $60.00: The aroma has many facets -- dark cherry, rich plum and chocolate. As you swirl it in your glass, the complexity unfolds and expands, manifesting accents of licorice, vanilla bean and spicy oak. An enticing, succulent entry on the palate opens with masses of ripe fruit and a hint of earthiness, while firm, tarry tannins fill the extended finish.       
• 2009 Fourrier, Gevrey-Chambertin, Aux Echezeaux, 91 pts., Parker; $83.00: "The 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Echezeaux opens with an exuberant bouquet of roses, berries and spices. It shows gorgeous depth and finesse in a weightless, elegant style. The round, textured finish is gorgeous. Aux Echezeaux is on the border with Morey.   
• 2009 Louis Latour, Corton Clos du Roi, Grand Cru, 95 pts., Wine Review Online; $100.00: The intense red of this Corton pairs perfectly with the wooded notes harmoniously intertwined with the aromas of cherry, currant, liquorice and leather. The tannins are supple and the liquorice really comes through on the finish.  
• 2010 Rombauer, Zinfandel, California; $31.50: Deep purple in color; powerful aromas of wild berries, clove and plum emerge from the glass. Luscious, juicy layers of black cherry, blackberry and boysenberry integrate with nuances of allspice and burst on the palate. Berry flavors linger for an extended finish.
• 2009 Seghesio, Cortina, Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, 95 pts., Wine Enthusiast; $39.00: A joy to drink. It's so ripely exuberant in fruit, explosive in wild berry, dried red currant, licorice, cocoa and dusty spice flavors that sink deep into the palate and last forever on the finish. Yet it's dry, and the structure is entirely elegant. The two vineyards that are source to this wine are old and dry-farmed. A very great Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, a real classic. Drink now-2015.
• 2009 Justin, Justification, Red Blend, Paso Robles; $47.00: "A delicious and graceful expression of ripe, elegant blueberry and wild berry fruit, with touches of spice, espresso and spices. Full-bodied, polished and refined, ending with a long, tapered finish." -James Laube   
• 2007 Fess Parker, Syrah, Rodney's Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, 93 pts., Parker; $30.00:The grapes from this Syrah are grown on our estate vineyard where the winery is located. Layers of boysenberry, blueberry, black pepper and smoked meat mingle with sage, all spice and bacon on the nose. An irresistible combination of flavors including blueberry, plum, cassis, dark chocolate, vanilla and dried herbs are truly pleasing on the palate.    

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Pay one penny for one bottle of Chateau Bonnet, Bordeaux Blanc or Rouge upon spending over $100.00 on any wine purchase. Normal price is $14.00 per bottle.  

The vineyards of Chateau Bonnet were planted during the 16th century, by the Reynier family, wealthy merchants from Libourne. In a mere 30 years, the landscape around the house was transformed, as vines replaced forest on the surrounding slopes. Château Bonnet lies to the North of the Entre-Deux-Mers, on the clay-chalk slopes of the commune of Grézillac, overlooking the Dordogne valley some 10km south of Saint Emilion. The estate dates back to the 17th century; when André Lurton took over in 1956, it comprised 30 hectares of vineyard, which he immediately undertook to renovate and develop.