Extreme Novice - need a little help

[Miles Raymond]

Therant,

I to am a Newbie. I've been into it for a couple of months and learned a lot here. I do like Pinot Noir quite a bit. Vendange is god-awful. Don't let it sour you on Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir can be quite flavorful and tasty.

Here is a list of Pinot Noirs that I've come across that have been recommended by people here and deservedly so. They range from $10-$20 a bottle.

2002 Firesteed-Oregon
2003 Martin Grey Angeline Russian River Valley
2003 Chateau St Jean Pinot Noir-Sonoma County
2003 Frei Brothers Russian River Valley

These are the ones that have really stood out from what I've had so far. You may want to give them a try. I'm not yet to the point were I can give tasting notes. That's a ways down the road. I will say that I found all of these very tasty.

Hey look at me!! Handing out advice. WOW!!