The Champion Pinot Noir
By Hoty13503866, April 12, 2009
This brilliant pinot is a delicious, soft and surprising wine that left me reeling. Sparkling aromas of soft cherry, oak and vanilla with a finish that will have you daydreaming. AWESOME.
Delicious
By Wine11915857, August 15, 2007
We had this with grilled tuna. A very solid pinot for the price. Vanilla and cherry, mild tannins, but not too overpowering.
Highly under rated Pinot Noir
By Breslin11877233, April 28, 2007
Could easily be priced higher...silky textured and smooth finish resemble the pricier pinots...has rich flavor typical of a classic Californian Pinot Noir.
Muirwood
By Hal11937376, February 10, 2006
For the price an exceptionally nice wine.
I like the wood
By Drexel11488843, June 21, 2009
Wood gives some complexity, light fruit, very light tannins in the 2005 drunk June 2009. Good with anything seasoned with oregeano.
cswines
By Schmitz13320272, November 29, 2008
Wonderful nose of cherry and spice, enough wood to stand out amoung value wines. Smooth, easy drinking. Silky, lingering finish.
Requires Patience
By Collins10736288, June 03, 2007
The '05 is still a little tight. It did not offer up much in the first few minutes out of the bottle. I was prepared for another disappointing Pinot. However, after about an hour it began displaying a nose of leather, cola and black cherries. These were carried through on a pleasantly weighty palate. Not a thin Pinot at all. There was leather, berries, cola and was that a hint of Asian Five Spice way in the back?
At the price it is definitely worth a taste, just be patient with it.
I'll go back for more!
3.5 Stars: Unremarkable Pinot Noir
By Thumper 12141604, February 18, 2008
This 2005 Muirwood offering exhibits many of the same shortcomings as many other PN's from this vintage. Faint floral nose, weak cherry and berry palate, rounded lackluster tannins. Probably as good as any other 2005 PN at this price point. A decent slightly chilled apertif with softer cheeses. Otherwise serve it with pork, chicken and grilled fish meals. Let's hope that the next vintage will be better.

Average rating: 4.05 (20 ratings)