DAWGS October 2012 - Pinot Noir from Anywhere

The DAWGS got together for the monthly tasting for October at TexasZin's home in Garland, TX. Always a popular event since Mrs. TexasZin goes all out with the Halloween decorations 15 DAWGS members gathered together to share some fellowship, a lot of food and some wonderful wine together. Theme this month was Pinot Noir from Anywhere. Here are the results:

• 2008 Argyle Vintage Brut 89 Points

  USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

  WIML89
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Straw color in the glass, clear looking throughout with good, stead beading. Nose of Welches grape juice, orange and nectarines. Flavors of lime, lemon and nectarines. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.

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• 2004 Chehalem Pinot Noir Stoller Vineyard 91 Points

  USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills

  WIML91
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of thatch, spice box and berries. Flavors of berries, raspberries, cherries and a hint of minerals. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Drink or hold.

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• 2009 Scott Paul Cellars Pinot Noir La Paulée 90 Points

  USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

  WIML90
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of dust, spice and berries. Flavors of berries, cherries and raspberries. Medium to bright acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.

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• 2005 Le Cadeau Pinot Noir Côte Est 91 Points

  USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

  WIML91
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of earth, berries, a hint of spice and some spice notes. Flavors of berries, currants and cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.

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• 2009 Colene Clemens Pinot Noir Victoria 92 Points

  USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Chehalem Mountains

  WIML92
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of dust, white pepper, berries, raspberries and thatch. Flavors of berries, raspberries and cherries. Bright acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink now with some air time or continue to hold.

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• 2005 Rapet Père et Fils Beaune 1er Cru Grèves 92 Points

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

  WIML92
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Tight nose of perfume, leather, white pepper and berries. Flavors of berries, cherries and raspberries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. I'd hold another year or two before trying again to see if the nose fills out a bit more.

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• 2006 Domaine Coste-Caumartin Pommard 1er Cru Le Clos des Boucherottes 89 Points

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

  WIML89
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Nose of dirty diaper, berries and pepper. Flavors of berries, cherries and minerals. Medium acidity, integrated tannins, medium bodied. Drink or hold.

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• 2010 Pierre André au Château de Corton André Beaune 1er Cru Perrières 91 Points

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

  WIML91
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of leather, spice, plum and berries. Flavors of berries, raspberries and cherries. Medium to bright acidity, medium to drying tannins, medium to full bodied. Hold.

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• 2007 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Vista Verde Vineyard 91 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, San Benito County

  WIML91
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Garnet color in the glass, slightly dusty looking. Nose of spice, plum and currants. Flavors of berries, currants and cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.

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• 2007 Halleck Pinot Noir Three Sons Cuvée 89 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

  WIML89
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of shoe leather, berries and a hint of asphalt. Flavors of berries, raspberries and cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Drink or hold.

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• 2005 J. Rochioli Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 90 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

  WIML90
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Nose of berries, raspberries, pepper and wet stones. Flavors of berries, raspberries and minerals. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.

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• 2009 Rhys Pinot Noir Family Farm Vineyard 92 Points

  USA, California, San Francisco Bay, San Mateo County

  WIML92
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Nose of dust, berries, thistle and a bit of plum. Flavors of berries, raspberries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.

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• 2009 Chasseur Pinot Noir Umino Vineyard 90 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

  WIML90
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of orange peel, grapefruit, pepper and berries. Flavors of berries, cherries and a hint of orange zest. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink with air or hold.

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• 2007 Kutch Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 92 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

  WIML92
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of dust, graham crackers, berries, white pepper and plums. Flavors of berries, raspberries and plums. Medium to bright acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.

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• 2007 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 91 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

  WIML91
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of spice, pepper, flowers and berries. Flavors of berries, raspberries and cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink now with some air or continue to hold.

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