Wines In A Line: October - Pinot 'round the world

Last year we did all Oregon and as many had bought Vicar's from NZ, those places were absent.

Gary, Linda, Pat, Clay, Art, Candy, Dick, Coleen & Diane T.

• 2002 Château Philippe-le-Hardi Santenay 1er Cru La Comme 90 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Santenay 1er Cru

  (10/13/2009)

  Ruby red. Barnyard on the nose that blew off. Definitely Old world. Balanced w/ a decent finish. Overall the group's 5th place.

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• 2004 MacRostie Pinot Noir Wildcat Mountain Vineyard 92 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

  (10/13/2009)

  Ruby red. Floral nose. Balanced w/ baking spices. mid-weight. Has the stuffing to last a few more years. My favorite and overall the group's also.

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• 2006 Pirie Pinot Noir Estate 89 Points

  Australia, Tasmania

  (10/13/2009)

  Ruby red. Nose had to be coaxed but then red current and spice came thru. Balanced but light bodied. Drink now. Fourth place overall w/ the group.

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• 2006 Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir 84 Points

  South Africa, Cape South Coast, Walker Bay, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

  (10/13/2009)

  Ruby red. Smoke and tobacco on the nose (no one liked it but I thought it was tolerable). Soft tannins and balanced. Decent finish. Perhaps the bottle was "flawed" in some way - will have to see next week at 2nd seating.

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• 2007 Montes Pinot Noir Limited Selection 89 Points

  Chile, Casablanca Valley

  (10/13/2009)

  Ruby red. Pomegranate and cranberry on the nose (bright red fruit). Balanced but tart. Dick thought it had some bitterness. Drink now. Overall the group's #3

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• 2006 Valle del Canto Monferrato 91 Points

  Italy, Piedmont, Monferrato

  (10/13/2009)

  Ruby red. Spicy raspberry on the nose. Balanced but a hint of bitterness. Nice finish. Overall the group's 2nd favorite.

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Deb, Donna, Mike, Karyn, Dennis, Stef, Allison, Mark & Lisa.

• 2002 Château Philippe-le-Hardi Santenay 1er Cru La Comme 91 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Santenay 1er Cru

  (10/20/2009)

  Ruby red w/o any bricking for 7yo wine. Tart bright red fruit on the nose. Light weight mouthfeel and balanced. Decent finish. Tied for second place in the group's asessment.

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• 2004 MacRostie Pinot Noir Wildcat Mountain Vineyard 92 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

  (10/20/2009)

  A shade darker than ruby red. Raspberry on the nose. Mid-weight mouthfeel and balanced. Very nice finish. Mine and the group's overall favorite.

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• 2006 Pirie Pinot Noir Estate 88 Points

  Australia, Tasmania

  (10/20/2009)

  Ruby red. Feint nose of red current. Welterweight mouthfeel and balanced. Decent finish. For $11. not bad.

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• 2006 Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir 84 Points

  South Africa, Cape South Coast, Walker Bay, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

  (10/20/2009)

  Ruby red. I think Mark nailed the nose w/ his description of medicinal. Much better than mine of barnyard, earthy w/ some under lying black raspberry. MId weight and balanced w/ okay finish. Mine and the group's least liked of the night. NOt dumpable but too off-putting.

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• 2007 Montes Pinot Noir Limited Selection 87 Points

  Chile, Casablanca Valley

  (10/20/2009)

  Ruby red. Pomegranate and bright red fruit on the nose. A bit tart in the mouth. Tannins greater than acidity. I got a touch of bitterness on the finish. Tied for second place in the group's overall asessment.

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• 2006 Valle del Canto Monferrato 91 Points

  Italy, Piedmont, Monferrato

  (10/20/2009)

  Ruby red. Spicy cherry on the nose. Mid-weight mouthfeel. Tannins had an edge over acidity but this only adds to the potential. Decent finish. In a tie for second w/ the burgundy.

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An interesting tasting and fun was had by all.