I am a Pinot Noir lover, plain and simple. My favorite Pinots are from the Willamette Valley in Oregon and some California Pinots. I have explored other Pinots from NZ, Australia, Chile, Italy (Pinot Nero) and some lower priced ones from France. This wine is horrible. It does not even compare to a similarly priced Pinot Noir from California (Castle Rock, Mark West or Coastal Vines) or Oregon (Pull Eighty or Terrapin). I do not like most Pinot Nero from Italy either. If you are a die hard Pinot fan -- just stick with the good ole' USA for good quality Pinot Noir. And if you wish to splurge on an Old World style, grab a bottle of 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape and cellar it for a year or ten. Trust me, 2008 Oregon Pinot Noir is your best bet on incredible wine at this time! Grab it while you can....