Quails' Gate Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2007, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: Gorgeous aromas of fleshy cherries with a luxuriously silky texture. This is Canadian Pinot Noir at its very best. Some dark spices and black raspberry on the finish. Outstanding effort. Serve it to friends and then reveal it's from BC. Drink: 2010-2016. 585760 14% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. May 15, 2010 Favourite Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Framingham Pinot Noir 2008, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Sexy silky pinot in the very best sense of seduction. Give in and fill up your glass and let go of everything. So very lovely. Fleshy cherries, some cinnamon and cushioned berry fruit. 699322 14% D 750 mL  $30.75 Score: 91/100. May 1, 2010 Full Review

Sebastiani Pinot Noir 2007, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Sweet cherries and a lovely smoky weave throughout. Silky and medium-bodied. This is an absolute crowd pleaser. Serve it at a dinner party. Drink: 2010-2014. 14233 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 15, 2010 Full Review