From Crushed Grape Chronicles Articles

Winery sites to visit (perhaps you might want to order direct!)

Brewer-Clifton https://www.bygregbrewer.com/brewer-clifton

Montinore https://www.montinore.com/ 

Riverbench https://riverbench.com/

Lynmar https://lynmarestate.com/

Youngberg Hill  https://youngberghill.com/youngberg_hill_wine/

Au Bon Climat https://aubonclimat.com/ 

Total Wine

I have added notes for those of you searching in Las Vegas for these wines, as to what locations might carry them.  *Tip – I often head to the Total Wine site to see if they have things at my location first and…you can jot down the Aisle and Bay number to make it easier to find them when you get there!

Edouard Delaunay Chambolle Musigny, 2018 $109.99

(“Fragrant whiffs of violet and raspberry candy introduce this supple, softly edged Pinot Noir. Red cherry and plum preserve on the palate are luscious but crisply balanced, a fresh-fruited, sweetly tannic sip that lingers on a kiss of peppery spice.” WE)

Dom Chevillon Chezeaux Nuits Saint Georges Premiere Cru Le Crots $104.99

(Pretty and elegant, cherry aromas lead to easy, supple, precise and lightly structured, barely middle weight flavors that offer good definition and acceptable length.)

Drouhin Cote de Nuits Villages – $50.99

(intense aromas of wild cherry, liquorice and mild spices, evolving towards notes of undergrowth and mushroom. On the palate, excellent balance between tannin, acidity and velvety texture. The aftertaste is reminiscent of little red berries..)(Not available in Vegas)

Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir 2021 $43.99

(slightly high-toned aromas of dusty cherry and marzipan, with a minty nuance. Its intensely flavored, sweet, high-pitched fruit shows an attractive smoky quality.) (Available at Centennial)

Resonance Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2019 $35.99

(Vibrant and impeccably structured, with floral raspberry, crushed stone and savory tea accents that build tension toward refined tannns. Drink and enjoy..)(Available at Centennial)

Erath Pinot Noir 2021 Dundee Hills Oregon $14.49

(Savor and black cherry collide on the palate. It starts off with an herbal riff on cut-leaf tobacco. The tannins are firm and a touch furry, but the wine’s acids buoy the flavors into a bright burst on the finish.)

Illahe Pinot Noir $26.99

(Aromas of Blueberry compote, kola nut, dried cranberry, graphite, lead into flavors of tamarin paste, violet, quince, thai basil and cedar chest. This wine finishes with more fruit, a little baking spice, silky tannins and a warm hug..) (Not Available In Vegas)

Montinore Pinot Noir Willamette $22.99

(Aromatic with notes of raspberry, cherry and cranberry. On the palate it is fresh and ripe with more cherry, raspberry and spice and subtle notes of earth and mocha that unfolds in layers in the mouth. Lingering finish with strawberry and spice.) (Available at Summerlinl)

Wine.com (you can order and have it shipped to you! You can also have a somm assist you with your choice as you order online at no charge!)

Louis Latour Vosne-Romanee 2022 $149.99

(notes of blackcurrant, undergrowth and cloves. The palate is full and fresh, offering aromas of blackcurrant and undergrowth. This wine has silky tannins and great length.)

Louis Latour Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2022 $27.97

(a discreet nose of red fruit and spices. Round and fresh on the palate, this wine is well-balanced, with aromas of licorice and blackcurrant)

Loveblock Pinot Noir 2021 Central Otago NZ $36.99

(fleshy black plum, layers of cherry and sweet berries that play on the palate and dance with hints of violet and savory notes.  Dry tannins and hints of cigar make this a versatile wine to pair with turkey, salmon, lamb and beef.)

Lynmar Winery Russian River Pinot Noir 2021 $61.99

(ripe strawberry, Santa Rosa plum, fresh rhubarb and black tea. On the palate, flavors of bing cherry, hibiscus and orange blossom are followed by undertones of baking spice and love. A textured finish echoes notes of strawberry, black tea and spice.)

Concha y Toro Amelia Pinot Noir 202 Chile $59.99

(Complex and layered, dominated by red cherries and a hint of black tea leaves. It nicely blends the red clay’s structure and soil’s minerality.)

Boya Pinot Noir 2019 Leyda Valley, San Antonio Valley Chile $17.97

(Intense nose of fresh fruits like strawberry, red cherries and plenty of floral aroma. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, good natural acidity and fresh berry fruits towards the finish. It is well balanced, clean and expressive.)

Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir 2022 (Dundee hills) $47.99

(Its nose reveals rhubarb, dried violets, black tea, and plum, accented by a subtle hint of oak. The palate unfolds with notes of sour cherries, white pepper, stone fruits, and earth undertones. While youthful, it showcases a lovely balance between tannins, the bright lift of vibrant red fruits and acidity.)

Erath Pinot Noir 2021 $19.97

(Savor and black cherry collide on the palate. It starts off with an herbal riff on cut-leaf tobacco. The tannins are firm and a touch furry, but the wine’s acids buoy the flavors into a bright burst on the finish.)

Johan Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2022 $36.99

(black cherry, rich spices of clove and anise, and savory herbs and earth. Medium-bodied, round and juicy, raspberry puree and clove, and concludes with bright acidity and integrated tannins.)