ISAW is having a Pinot Party!

ISAW Foundation (which was just granted non-profit status or is now a US-based 501(c)(3) company) - is hosting a PINOT Party!

Per Stephen's email:

" Pinot Party
Finally, a related, personal, programming note. Many of you know that my affinity for wine began in the Willamette Valley, in Portland, OR. What you didn't know is one of the first wine functions I ever hosted was with a small winery called Apolloni. Almost 5 years later, Apolloni has expanded into the GA market, and my old friend and National Sales Director Laura Gordon is in Atlanta introducing these wines. On Thursday September 24th, she'll be at Buckhead Wine Storage pouring estate grown Pinot Noir for only $5!! If you know how expensive and delicious Oregon Pinot is you're all over this.
What: Apolloni Pinot Noir Tasting
When: Thursday September 24, 2009 7:00PM-9:00PM
Where: Buckhead Wine Storage, 3185 Maple Drive (just one block West of the corner of Peachtree X Piedmont)
Cost: $5 (BYOG- Bring your own glass) $10 All others"

Pinot Noir - April 15, 2009 - Hostess: Ms Elizabeth K

Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley Oregon - April 15, 2009 - Hostess: Ms Elizabeth K

Wikipedia: About Pinot Noir.Red Wine. About Willamette Valley.
Food Pairings: poultry, beef, lamb, ham, pork, fish, mushroom, creamy sauces, spicy seasonings. This is a versatile wine

Abbie's Tasting Notes:
1) 2007 Soiree Pinot Noir - $17 @ Greens (on Buford Hwy)
clear, magenta red color, cranberry cocktail flavor, almost a dark rose color, tart fruity, cherry flavors, spicy, dry finish, light, slightly tannic

2) Kings Ridge Pinot Noir $17 @ Ansley Kroger
clear plummy color, candy-ish, very light, sweeter, apple flavor, more full bodied than the first one

3) 2007 Belle Vallee Pinot Noir $17 @ Sherlock Wine Merchant
grape juicy, mushroom and earth, cordial, funky, whole cluster fermentation

4) 2007 Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir - Whole Cluster Fermentation $16.99 @ Tower on Piedmont
yogurty smell, spice, fruity, mango, heavier, strawberries, lingers on the tongue

5) 2006 Firesteed Pinot Noir $14.99 @ World Market
LIKE this one, fuller flavor, darker color, best flavor, current, juicy

6) 2007 Grateful Red Pinot Noir $16.99 @ The Winery (off Savoy Drive)
shampoo smell, vanilla hint, oaky, light buttery, oily finish, lingery

7) 2006 A to Z Pinot Noir - $18 @ Kroger in Toco Hills
garnet, purple color, bland flavor, anti-climatic, blah

8) same as number 4
earthy, cranberry, jammin', nip/zippy, flavorful, tart, acidic, good

9) 2007 Cloudline Pinot Noir - $21.99
someone said smells of peanut butter? earthy, nutty, tastes light and fruity but long finish.

10) 2007 Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Noir $20.99 @ Ansley Kroger (aka "Kro-gay")
plummy, rhubarb pie, peppery, like this one