Rich, ripe, and better priced. Here are new prices on 2006 Oregon Pinot noirs from wineries at the top of anyone's list.

Regular prices for Lemelson Thea, Boedecker "Stewart", and Andrew Rich were $35-$38, now $29.95 or $26.95 in orders of any 12 or more bottles. All are drinking well.

Check out our Under $30 Pinot noir page and see 2006 and 2007 wines from Domaine Coteau, Stevenson Barrie, Raptor Ridge, and Scott Paul. There are also new value priced wines from Laura Volkman, Roots, Coeur de Terre, and others.

Lemelson Thea's Selection 06
was $36.95
$29.95/$26.95

Lemelson's Thea's Selection is a blend of fruit from Lemelson's six vineyards. The wine is heavily scented and has fresh, sweet fruit flavors. The richest, best value Pinot from Lemelson every year.

The nose combines floral aromas of roses and violets with raspberry, framboise, boysenberry and briary, earthy tones. The palate is sweetly fruited with plum, black cherry and blueberry showing on the rich mid-palate, while the finish remains lively and fresh with subtle tarragon and earth.

Boedecker "Stewart" Pinot noir 06
was $33.95
$29.95/$26.95

The followup to Boedecker's outstanding 2005 Stewart Pinot noir shows the red currant and spice qualities typical of the 2006 vintage. Red raspberry, currant and cranberry scents and flavors mix with smoke and cinnamon. Medium bodied, the 2006 Stewart is nicely balanced and pairs easily with food. Try it with dishes such as Osso Buco, rack of lamb, or grilled salmon.

Andrew Rich Pinot noir 06
was $37.45
$29.95/$26.95

Big and rich with earth and deep bing cherry notes on the nose and palette. Fruit begins light and then builds on the mid palette and finishes with a big earthy punch. Well balanced with a slight rosemary and savory element. Tannins are well integrated. Pair with food like beef and roasted tomato kebabs.- Avalon tasting notes

90 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2006 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley is medium ruby-colored with an expressive nose of smoke, spice box, cherry, and raspberry. On the palate it has layers of sweet fruit, a bit of structure, good depth, and a friendly disposition. Drink this tasty effort over the next four years."

More Great Values

Laura Volkman St James Pinot noir 07
$19.95/$17.95

Coeur de Terre Willamette Valley Pinot noir 07 $20.95/$18.86

Roots 2007 Pinots

Under $30
Oregon Pinot noirs

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