Pinot Noir

Brancott Estate Pinot Noir – Intensely Aromatic

Yesterday I posted a review of a bargain-priced pinot noir that was pretty good for the price.  It wasn't a wine that would...

Harlow Ridge Lodi Pinot Noir – A Well-Balanced Bargain

As I've commented recently, I try to make sure I post reviews of both unique (although perhaps harder to find) gems and more widely...

Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Noir

This is a wine that falls in the not-exactly-cheap-but-pretty-darn-good category.  It comes from Ponzi Vineyards in Willamette Valley, Oregon. Ponzi is a family-owned producer...

Waterstone Carneros Pinot Noir

One thing to look for in a pinot noir is one that comes from a "cool climate" region.  The Los Carneros AVA in...

Chilean Pinot Noir from Casablanca Valley

Earlier this week I was invited to a #winechat to taste and discuss Casablanca Valley pinot noir.  #winechat is a Twitter event every...

Kim Crawford Marlborough Pinot Noir

Last week, a colleague at my day job started picking my brain about wine.  She told me that she recently graduated to pinot noir...

Robert Mondavi – Carneros, Napa Valley Pinot Noir

This wine comes in a little bit over our typical $20 limit, but I was impressed with it so I thought I'd share for...

Santa Carolina Pinot Noir – Casablanca Estate Reserva

Five years ago, when I launched this site, I wasn't sold on Chilean pinot noir.  They had produced a couple decent ones, but for...

Freixenet Elyssia Pinot Noir Brut

Freixenet is a pretty big name in the bubbly wine aisle as they are a pretty reliable brand for tasty-yet-affordable sparkling wines.  They are...

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Pinot Noir

Robert Mondavi was one of the most important pioneers of Californian wine, if not the most important.  He is know for his tremendous contributions...