2007 Andrew Rich Pinot Noir Cuvée B

By WCVR, on October 14th, 2010%
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He says: A well-balanced wine that I will definitely re-buy in a better vintage to drink again.

She says: Having been impressed in the past by Andrew Rich wines, it was a pleasant surprise to see this unveiled after the tasting.

Leave a comment   $30-$50, 3 stars, Blind Review, Oregon, Pinot Noir   ,  

2007 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir

By WCVR, on October 14th, 2010%
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He says: It was a bad year for Oregon, hit by heavy rains at harvest, and yes, 2007 Oregonian Pinot Noir is an expensive lesson we won’t soon forget.

She says: With high expectations this rather simple palate failed to deliver.

4 comments   $50-$75, 2 stars, Blind Review, Oregon, Pinot Noir   ,  

Wine truths

“A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine.”
by Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin

Wine Ratings

★☆☆☆☆ - Poor quality. Avoid. Save your money. Between 80-84 points.

★★☆☆☆ - Average quality or poor value. Between 84-88 points. Some expensive wines are downgraded for bad value.

★★★☆☆ - Good. Between 88-92 points. Or a good value on the lower end of the point scale.

★★★☆☆ - Excellent quality. Between 92-96 points. Or a cheap yet good quality wine which is excellent value.

★★★☆☆ - Outstanding, best examples in the world. Between 96 and 100 points. A perfect wine.