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Dick R.
 
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Ed Rasimus wrote:
> On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 10:18:01 -0500, "Dick R." > wrote:

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> So, you want to go more than $5 and less than $15?
>
> Really, you'll be hard pressed to find a US Pinot Noir that offers
> more up front varietal character than the Rex Goliath. But, some that
> I've enjoyed in the past were Cambria Julia's Vineyard, Chalone, Le
> Crema, Andrew Rich, Jezebel, Kelly, McKinley, O'Reilly and
> occasionally a Schug comes in at the $15 point.
>
> I've found some small producers in Oregon through through Avalon
> (http://www.avalonwine.com/)--they feature Northwest wines and their
> home page offers not only names and prices but a lot of news on what
> the regional producers are offering.


Dale Williams wrote:
> I'm pretty much with Ed- the rex Goliath is about as good as it gets in
> under-$10 US pinot that tastes like pinot. Unfortunately my local ran out.
> Tried a Camelot that was a poor substitute.


> With a little looking, in addition to those Ed listed, you might be able to
> find the St Innocent Willamette bottling (non-vineyard specific, he doesn't
> make every year) or the Saintsbury Garnet for under $15.
> Dale


Hi Ed and Dale,
Bingo! Found the Le Crema and Saintsbury Garnet on sale for $13.99. I'll
purchase some of each, add a bottle of Argyle 1998 PN, and some RG47lbPN.
Should make for an interesting tasting.

Thanks for your help,
Dick