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(3) Fruity red wines
Laroche 2006 Pinot Noir
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Our first fruity and earthy wine, you can tell this wine from the south of France was made for the American market, because it lists the varietal on the label. You can also tell by the taste profile. This Pinot is about as fruit-forward as a French winemaker can go. The unripe red fruit struggle against a little eggplant in the nose, but this passes with a little air time. Unripe red fruit, supported by soft tannins, give the ’06 a nice and drinkable character. The wine has plenty of acid to pair with red meat or pork. ($11-13) |
This wine is listed in these categories: (1) 2/5-star rated wines • (2) Red wines • (3) Earthy red wines • (3) Fruity red wines • (4) Wines made from Pinot Noir • (5) Wines from France • (6) Wines that cost $10-20. Click a link to see other wines in that category. The full category list is on the far-right.
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Three Vineyards 2006 Row Eleven Pinot Noir
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We tried this wine at a local restaurant, and I am glad we did. This is a good example of a fruity Californian Pinot Noir! The nose is full of spicy oak and red fruit. The wine is as fruity in the mouth as it is enjoyable. I think this wine would turn a Sunday afternoon lunch into a memorable meal. ($19-22) |
This wine is listed in these categories: (1) 3/5-star rated wines • (2) Red wines • (3) Fruity red wines • (4) Wines made from Pinot Noir • (5) Wines from the U.S. • (6) Wines that cost $20-30. Click a link to see other wines in that category. The full category list is on the far-right.
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Gary Farrell 2005 Pinot Noir
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There is nothing the least bit subtle about this wine. Right from the start, the wine comes out of the glass to meet you. On the nose, the loads of rich, ripe fruit (with a touch of oak) can almost be overwhelming. In the mouth, you will discover what folks mean when they say a wine is “fruit forward”: lots of ripe berries and plums with some balancing acid. This might be a difficult wine to pair with food, but don’t let that keep you from trying this one. ($38-42) |
This wine is listed in these categories: (1) 3/5-star rated wines • (2) Red wines • (3) Fruity red wines • (4) Wines made from Pinot Noir • (5) Wines from the U.S. • (6) Wines that cost $30-50. Click a link to see other wines in that category. The full category list is on the far-right.
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