Wine: O'Reilly's Pinot Noir

O'Reilly's Pinot Noir, from David O'Reilly of the Owen Roe Winery, is a superb "value" wine. The wine, which is made from grapes farmed identically to David's pricier Owen Roe wines, is respectably balanced with enticing berry notes. Nearly every time I try it, I come across hints of strawberry and cedar.

Accessible pinot noirs are, to my palate, almost always noticably unbalanced -- this wine's balance is a delight. At around $14 per bottle, it's one of the only pinot noirs I've been able to recommend under $25.

Richard Kinssies reviewed the 2003 for the Seattle PI.

My personal rating (see side panel for how I score wines):

Value: 4.0
Color & Clarity: 3.5
Bouquet: 3.0
Flavor: 3.5