In article >,
"Dee Dee" > wrote:

> "Dan the Man" > wrote in message
> ups.com...
> > On Jul 25, 4:02 pm, "Dee Dee" > wrote:
> >> I tried Kirkland/Costco's Oregon Pinot Noir 2005 -- to me, it was not
> >> very
> >> good at all; somewhat resembling a rose. $13.99
> >>
> >> But as I like to try all Kirkland's wines, against my better judgement,
> >> I
> >> did buy their Pinot Noir, Central Otago, 2006, New Zealand.
> >> $16.79.http://www.costcoconnection.com/conn.../ks_wine/?pg=5
> >>
> >> I'll buy another bottle if they have some left.
> >> Dee
> >
> > I like Meridian Central Coast Pinot Noir from California. My only
> > worry is that Consumer Reports actually agrees! There goes the price
> > (about $10.00 last I looked).
> >
> > Dan-O
>
> No worry from me Dan-E-Boy. I won't be drinking Pinot Noir from
> California -- or Oregon again. In fact, after buying/trying a few U.S.
> wines in the few months or so, they've had their last chance for at least
> another decade; should I live so long.
> But, I'll have to limit my drinking to -- let's see, what is it for oldsters
> like me? 4 ounces a day - or is that every other day?
>
> Dee

Unfortunately with Pinot Noir you get what you pay for. This particular
varietal is fragile and not a big producer so the cost for good ones is
always going to be high.