Two to Slurp Now, Two to Cellar
New Oregon Pinot noirs - Wine Spectator Smart Buy, Great Values, Cellar Selections
from Avalon Wine

At the end of May, Oregon's wineries release a flurry of new Pinot noirs. You can see the list of all the new Pinot releases on our website, and we chose four that really please to feature here. Also, Wine Spectator just announced the Belle Vallee score, so there's still some wine.

Here are a handful of Pinot noirs with something for everyone -- everyday Pinots to stock up on and cellar selections to drink over the next several years.  Pinots that pair well with salmon and pork--(well, all of them do)--and Pinots that pair well with beef, like the Soter.  All the wines are good values for what’s in the bottle, and the Belle Vallee and Andrew Rich are especially case-order-worthy.

Slurp:
Belle Vallee Pinot noir
Willamette Valley 2005 
$19.75/ $21.95
Wine Spectator 91 points and Smart Buy.
"Lithe, supple and juicy, with raspberry and strawberry fruit.  Gains some real depth, with hints of mineral and toast, as the finish sails on and on.  Impressive for its refinement coupled with brilliant flavors.  Drink now through 2015." —H.S.

Slurp or Cellar:
Soter Vineyard
North Valley Pinot noir ’05  
$31.46/ $34.95
Seductive, supple, delicious.  A darker Pinot, with aromas of dark chocolate-covered black cherries and subtle earth.  Opulent yet elegantly balanced, with layers of fruit that are revealed over time.  Black cherry and fresh blackberry flavors give way to oak spice on the lingering finish.  Not quite a Pinot fan?  This one may change your mind.

Slurp:
Andrew Rich
“Cuvee B” Pinot noir ’05 
$21.55/ $23.95
Catch it while you can.  The Cuvee B sells out more rapidly with each vintage.  Andrew makes excellent wines, regardless of the varietal but my favorite wines are his Pinots.  Creamy cherry and dark berry flavors are complemented by subtle aromas of dried flowers, herbs, smoke and minerals.  Perfectly integrated and yummy!  

Cellar:
Carter Vineyard
Hillblock Pommard
Pinot noir ’05  
$35.96/ $39.95
Made by Ken Wright, this very popular Pinot is back!  The nose is full of mixed berries, with bright cherry tones, fresh cream, and truffles.  Bright and juicy flavors of mixed berries and cherries are framed by a silky texture.  Earth, spice, and fruit hang on through the finish.  The Carter Hillblock will cellar nicely over the next 4-6 years.  Ken Wright crafts this gem from 24 year old Pommard vines.

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