Pierre Larmandier wants to make red wine from Vertus Pinot Noir because he wants to preserve the history of Vertus." The villages where Pinot Noir thrives are also the villages that make highly regarded Coteaux Champenois. 2008 Léclapart Coteaux Champenois Trépail Rouge , $55, Imported by Jandell Selections. MORE >>

2008 Grosset Wines Polish Hill Riesling, Clare Valley. 2006 By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir, Geelong. NV Pirie Sparkling Chardonnay/Pinot Noir, Tasmania. 2000 Domaine A Cabernet Sauvignon, Tasmania. 2001 Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir, South Gippsland. 2008 Angullong Sauvignon Blanc, Orange. MORE >>

Nice and refreshing on a warm summer day, and said to be "food neutral" the Yarden 2000 Blanc du blanc would be served as the guests arrive. have linked & mentioned pieces by Laurie Daniel before, and here she talks about New Zealand Pinot Noir.  nice quick & simply read with some good suggestions for the Pinot lover. MORE >>

My favorite was the 2007 Pinon Vouvray Silex Noir which had a crisp nose with ripe tropical fruit and great fruit & acidity on the palate. tasted 6 wines at this table, all made from Pinot Noir. The 2002 Cubillo Crianza & 2000 Bosconia Reserva had a nice ruby color & good minerality, earth and fruit. MORE >>

love the entry level wine, called Expression, an interesting blend that is mostly Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir, with a touch of Chardonnay thrown in for good measure. 2000 Chartogne-Taillet Cuv é e Fiacre Brut , $55 - I like Chartogne-Taillet's wines. think this will continue to rise, and at a faster clip. Much better. MORE >>