Thumbprint Cellars-Schneider Vineyards-Pinot Noir-Russian River Valley-California-2007- $19.99-Nice nose of cherry, flowers, great Pinot Noir color where you can see your fingers through the wine glass. A nice flavor of cherry, butterscotch, cocoa, rich balanced finish. A great smooth Pinot at this price, has complexity of a $35 Pinot, 2nd time I have tried this past year with similar results.. Very cool label design. NR CR-4-4.5 Good with pasta, seafood, chicken.
Chad Wine Company-Chad-Pinot Noir-Sarmento Vineyard-Santa Lucia Highlands-California-2008-$18.00-A nose of cherry and spice, light to medium amber in color. A smooth, easy drinking Pinot, cherries, strawberry, Asian spice, drinks like a $30 wine, 2nd time tasted in last couple months, similar results.. NR CR-4-4.5 Good with seafood, chicken, salads.