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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Domaine Robert Sirugue
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Robert Sirugue Vosne-Romanee Vieilles Vignes 2006"Domaine Robert Sirugue is a relatively unknown producer in Vosne-Romanee, but..."$252.00 -
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Robert Parker's91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Antica Terra
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Antica Terra Williamette Valley Pinot Noir 2006"Antica Terra was established in the early 1990's but purchased before the 200..."$39.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Ashton Hills
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Ashton Hills Estate Pinot Noir 2006"Ashton Hills Estate produces internationally renowned wines by winemaker Step..."$79.99 -
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Allen Meadows94 points
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Vinous93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Chateau de la Tour
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau de la Tour Clos-Vougeot 2006"Domaine Chateeau de la Tour is one of the leading producers with holdings in ..."$375.00 -
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The Wine Advoca94 points
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Allen Meadows92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Domaine de la Romanee-Conti
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine de la Romanee Conti Echezeaux Grand Cru 2006"The DRC Echezeaux 2002 is a wonderful and very drinkable wine. Ripe and fresh..."$6,200.00 -
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Wine Spectator97 points
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Allen Meadows96 points
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Vinous96 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Domaine de la Romanee-Conti
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine De La Romanee Conti La Tache Grand Cru 2006"One of the most sought after wines on earth. A sensual floral nose followed b..."$7,700.00 -
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Robert Parker's97 points
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Stephen Tanzer96 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Domaine Ponsot
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Domaine Ponsot Clos de la Roche Grand Cru "Vieilles Vignes" 2006"Domaine Ponsot is a family-owned wine producer in Burgundy. It is known for i..."$899.00 -
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Felton Road
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Felton Road Central Otago Pinot Noir 2006"Aromatically there has been evolution towards more earthy and savoury notes. ..."$135.00 -
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Bob Campbell MW94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Muddy Water
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Muddy Water Pinot Noir Hare's Breath 2006"The number one Pinot Noir produced by this Marlborough Estate"$53.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2006
- Brand De Bortoli
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
PHI Lusatia Park Pinot Noir 2006"Lusatia Park Vineyard is situated in Woori Yallock, high in the south-east hi..."$22.99 -
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Campbell Mattin93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Yarra Burn
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Yarra Burn Bastard Hill Pinot Noir 2006"Bastard Hill is a remarkable single vineyard site in the Yarra Valley"$29.99 -
Pinot Noir is a red grape that is one of the most challenging to grow in any part of the world. Due to its thin skin and tight bunches, it is susceptible to both mould and disease. However, when it is successful, it produces some of the most amazing wines in the world. Although its home is Burgundy, it has emerged as a popular variety in Australia. Representing only 1% of grapes crushed, it has built a high profile with a number of world-class, distinctly Australian wines being produced. The greatest examples coming from the cool climates of the Adelaide Hills, Tasmania, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong and the Yarra Valley.
Pinot Noir performs well on the deepish limestone based subsoils that are found on Burgundy's Côte d'Or. However, yields need to be kept in check. Pinot Noir's concentration and varietal characters disappear rapidly if yields are excessive. Some of the best and most expensive wines in the world are still found in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir also plays a key role in Champagne, being blended with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. In the US, Oregon and Washington state are producing outstanding wines. In New Zealand, great Pinot Noirs are crafted in Martinborough and in Central Otago, New Zealand's only true continental climate.
The thin skins of Pinot Noir mean the wines are lighter in colour, body and tannins. However, the best wines have grippy tannins, fragrance and an intensity of fruit seldom found in wine from other grapes. Young Pinot Noir can smell almost sweet, but as it matures, the best wines develop a sensuous, silky mouthfeel with the fruit flavours deepening and gamey nuances emerging.