2002 A to Z Pinot Noir

[TheEngineer]

I tried the 2003 today (the screw cap version) in combination with five other Pinots Noirts from California (2002 and 2003s). This one above all of the others was lush and ripe. Big juice with a bit of structure and it certainly was an okay/good drink but unfortunately came up at the bottom for me in a list that included:

Belle Glos Clarke and Telephone
Domaine Alfred Califa
Brickhouse Willamette
Papapietro Perry Peters
Tandem

I know that they are at different price points but I don't know which costed what (no price tags). I think of the above I prefer the Papapietro the most. Good structure, a gamey taste with good fruit and complexity. Elegant with a bit of smokiness and a cherry scent on the finish. Almost everyone at the shop immediately noticed the twist top and commented on it. 8 to 2 against versus for this closure type.

[This message has been edited by TheEngineer (edited 01-15-2005).]