Dry Pinot Noir?

[andypandy]

I have a friend who loves Shiraz and believes she ONLY loves shiraz, but since she recently watched Sideways (like so many others, I'm sure), has a desire to try other varietals, particularly the pinot noir. She claims that she doesn't like pinot noir because it's not dry like shiraz (she calls it wussy wine). My understanding is that pinot noirs and shiraz can both be dry, but shiraz is generally a fuller-bodied wine with stronger flavors of spice. Am I mistaken? Any recommendations for a good dry PN, that's not too pricey?

[winoweenie]

Andy go to the pinot thread and go back 100 days. You'll find many postings on various price points of pinot. Don't understand her idea of dry. Almost all pinots, like shiraz' are vinified dry. WW

[wondersofwine]

I recently loved the Gary Farrell Russian River Pinot Noir. Full bodied Pinot Noirs include those from Siduri and Loring Wine Company (but they tend to be somewhat expensive). Most red Burgundies are not "wussy" wines and they are from the Pinot Noir grape--a Gevrey Chambertin for example or a Nuits St. Georges. Also the Gallo Frei Brothers Pinot Noir has enough body that she might like it. I bought the 2002 Gallo Frei Brothers Pinot Noir Reserve for $20.99 at a grocery store, apparently marked down from $23.99. Worth the price.

[This message has been edited by wondersofwine (edited 05-27-2005).]