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This is an example of a ‘mineral terroir’ in the eyes of the winemaker. The position of this block is upslope, on the second dome, the highest elevation on the Aegrina site. ‘There’s a great freshness and... Read More

From a dramatic, high-elevation site in the Eola-Amity Hills, Martin Woods’ Jessie James Vineyard Pinot Noir captures the lifted, mineral-infused style that has become the winery’s signature. Dry-farmed and organically... Read More

This dark red colored Pinot Noir from Patz & Hall opens with a black cherry, sandalwood, and cinnamon bouquet with hints of oak and lilac. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced,... Read More

The 2023 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills is herbal and lifted on the nose, leading to a dark-fruited, silky palate that combines svelte richness with delicious freshness. As always, this is shaping up to be an overperforming overview... Read More

Beautifully capturing the 2022 vintage, this wine is bound to become a classic expression of Oregon Pinot Noir. It first impresses with an intensely deep hue that is brilliant, but nearly opaque to the intensity of color. The... Read More

Dutton-Goldfield started sourcing fruit from the Annapolis area of the Sonoma Coast in 2013 and have enjoyed the fruits of our labor ever since. Putnam Vineyard is a family-owned and operated vineyard nestled on the Sonoma Coast,... Read More

Few endeavors in our craft are more satisfying than working with a vineyard as it matures and develops the character of its land. Our Emerald Ridge Vineyard exemplifies this process. Situated on an east facing ridge right in the... Read More

Earthquake terroir: Half a mile to the west and ten miles underground runs the San Andreas Fault, where the Pacific and North American plates collide, pushing and pulling the land toward the creeks and sea. This geologic upheaval... Read More

WINEMAKING: Field blend of the 115, 667, 777, and Pommard clones of Pinot Noir from the lowest block on the Hines Drum Canyon Vineyard. Fermentation took place over 13 days in concrete tanks. Hot conditions during harvest sped... Read More

Sonoma Coast, Sonoma, CA- Fresh fruit aromas of cherry, plum, and raspberry are followed by hints of sandalwood, mineral, and leather. Unfolding with flavors of plum, raspberry and spice. Tannins are supple creating a long, soft... Read More

A dusting of sweet spice and crushed violet candies gives way to ripe blackberries as the exuberant 2022 Pinot Noir Estate Reserve emerges from the glass. Round and soothing upon entry, this flows across the palate with lifted... Read More

he Teutonic Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley exhibits a bright array of red fruit flavors, including cherries, pomegranates, and plums. The wine also showcases creamy strawberries and rhubarb, along with intriguing herbal... Read More

Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvée is a delightful wine that showcases a beautiful array of flavors and aromas. On the nose, there are notes of sweet kirsch cherries, fresh fir tips, potpourri, and sandalwood that create a complex... Read More

Crafted from a classic vineyard by a winemaker who's been working there for decades, this bottling is lush and detailed on the nose, offering black cherry compote, boysenberry , star anise and cola-spiked ice cream aromas.... Read More

This wine is their flagship Pinot Noir, and the vineyard from which the first ever bottle of Father John Wine was produced. Vine Hill Road is a historic viticultural area in Western Sonoma county. It was a thriving vineyard from... Read More

The 2023 Pinot Noir SBC is open for business today. It's absolutely oozing with Sta. Rita Hills character. Spiced florals, leather, black pepper and rich raspberry fruit unfurl generously in the glass, maintaining a cool-toned... Read More

Little Boat Pinot Noir is a red wine that comes from the renowned Sonoma Coast wine region in California. This wine is made from Pinot Noir grapes, a variety famous for producing elegant and complex wines. Little Boat has a focus... Read More

The wine region of Monterey lies just inland from California's magnificent central coastline. Here, Pinot Noir thrives on the hills and rocky outcrops overlooking the valley. If you are on a mission for bold, fruit-forward,... Read More

Wayfarer’s flagship Pinot Noir encapsulates the truest representation of our estate vineyard each vintage, a wine that can only be from one place in the world. Our ten Pinot Noir clonal selections are planted in individual... Read More

This Pinot Noir produces red fruit characteristics of bright cherry and herbal spices on the nose, red raspberry and cola on the palate, finishing with a pleasant forest floor undertone.

Pair this Pinot with pizza topped with... Read More

Earthquake terroir: Half a mile to the west and ten miles underground runs the San Andreas Fault, where the Pacific and North American plates collide, pushing and pulling the land toward the creeks and sea. This geologic upheaval... Read More

Kashaya Pinot Noir has been the flagship wine in our Pinot Noir portfolio since its first vintage in 2009. We prize this vineyard for its rare, cool position in Fort Ross-Seaview on the second ridge in from the ocean. There are... Read More

Aromatic prelude of dried roses, coriander and muddled raspberry. Candied bacon, anise and strawberry, guava across the palate with a savory finish.

Established in 1978, Kistler Vineyards stands as a pioneer in the realm of Californian winemaking, guided by the vision of founders Steve Kistler and Mark Bixler. Their belief that exceptional wines of site could thrive in California... Read More

In 1976 Dr Thomas Fogarty, a practicing heart surgeon and noted inventor of medical devices decided that he would dedicate his approximately 350 acres in the north end of the Santa Cruz Mountains to open space. For inclusion in... Read More

In 1976 Dr Thomas Fogarty, a practicing heart surgeon and noted inventor of medical devices decided that he would dedicate his approximately 350 acres in the north end of the Santa Cruz Mountains to open space. For inclusion in... Read More

The 2022 vintage of King Richard’s Reserve Pinot Noir captures the essence of a picture-perfect growing season. Cool evenings and warm, sunny days in the Russian River Valley created ideal conditions for ripening, resulting... Read More

A darker more structured, more concentrated wine than the cuvée showing its alpine influence, vine age, and subsistence on rain water only. This is a wine that has all the hallmarks that we love in Pinot Noir; earthy, rich... Read More

This vineyard site was the first to produce a designated wine for Merry Edwards beginning in 1997, and I have tasted virtually every release since that vintage. The 2022 is still rather taut, which is in no way a shortcoming,... Read More

Ripe black cherry, violet, peppercorn and rose candy aromas show on the nose of this bottling. The palate is bold, rich and clean with mace- and nutmeg-spiked cherry compote and root beer flavors.

A seductive and silky wine with red cherry and cranberry aromas that offer plenty of appeal. Cherry and spice flavors mingle on the palate showing intensity, depth and plenty of structure. Smoothly textured tannins are evident,... Read More

The 2023 Other People’s Pinot is classic Oregon Pinot—earmark Willamette Valley. It is accessible, a great value, and stays true to the character of the vineyards from which it was born. Earthy, spicy, floral, herb-framed... Read More

A darker shade of red, the 2018 Pinot Noir Jessie James Vineyard also takes on more depth in the glass, with notes of leather, ripe berries, black raspberry, violets, and rich, dark earth. Moving to a broader shouldered, richer... Read More

Platt Vineyard, is located on a Sonoma Coast ridge line just 6 miles from the Pacific—the same ridge line occupied by the Kistler family’s Occidental property and Bodega Thieriot vineyard (Littorai). Platt was named... Read More

Westrey Wine Company was founded in 1993 by co-winemakers Amy Wesselman and David Autrey in Oregon’s burgeoning Willamette Valley. Amy and David focus on crafting elegant Pinot Noir wines, fruit-driven Burgundian-style Chardonnay... Read More

Platt Vineyard, is located on a Sonoma Coast ridge line just 6 miles from the Pacific—the same ridge line occupied by the Kistler family’s Occidental property and Bodega Thieriot vineyard (Littorai). Platt was named... Read More

Grown on the very edge of viticultural possibility, this delightful Pinot Noir from Alma Fria comes from the very cool Sonoma Coast region. The mouthfeel is seamless, persistent, and transparent. Tasting this wine quickly becomes... Read More

Lemelson Vineyards began as a dream — a dream to create a winery that celebrates innovation in technology, sustainability in agriculture, and tradition in winemaking. Eric Lemelson started Lemelson Vineyards with the intention... Read More

The incredible diversity of our growing region is evident in this blend’s assemblage of vineyard lots. The flavors show remarkable synergy while showcasing the unique characteristics of each vineyard source. Dried lavender... Read More

In 1976 Dr Thomas Fogarty, a practicing heart surgeon and noted inventor of medical devices decided that he would dedicate his approximately 350 acres in the north end of the Santa Cruz Mountains to open space. For inclusion in... Read More

For generations, our family has been growing the Pinot Noir grape in France. When our children were young, we celebrated this commitment each harvest as they stomped a small vat of Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast. Handcrafted... Read More

Tasting Note: Notes of nougat, dark cherry and wild strawberry are complimented by fir tips and underbrush

Haden Fig, a boutique winery nestled in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley, is the culmination of Erin Nuccio's journey into the world of winemaking. Nuccio's path to becoming a renowned vintner began in Washington... Read More

Gap's Crown is one of three esteemed Heritage vineyards, located in the rugged terrain of the Petaluma Gap and Sonoma Coast AVAs. Known for its high winds and blanket of fog from the Pacific Ocean and San Pablo Bay, the cool... Read More

Hyde Estate Winery was founded by Larry Hyde in 1979, Hyde Vineyards produces some of the most coveted grapes in Napa Valley. Consisting of over 200 planted acres on several vineyard properties in Carneros, the Hyde family sells... Read More

#31 in the Wine Spectator Top 100 for 2024

Sixteen small, independent family-owned vineyard sites come together in this gorgeous display of Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.

Tasting Note: Displaying classic coastal traits of fresh red... Read More

North Valley Vineyards was originally formed as a dedicated Partnership between Tony & Michelle Soter (of Soter Vineyards and Mineral Springs Ranch in Carlton) and Winemaker James Cahill, representing a unique combination of... Read More

The 2022 Casteel includes five blocks selected from Lewman Vineyard and the Western slopes of Bethel Heights, which unintentionally form a straight North-South line between the two vineyards. This was born of many blind tastings... Read More

A longtime favorite, the 2023 SRH Pinot Noir combines wines from a “who’s who” of the most famous vineyards in our region. This wine comes from: Fiddlestix (42%), Radian (15%), La Rinconada (15%), Bentrock (8%),... Read More

Light in color, layered in character. Bright red fruit, and a touch of earthiness make this a nod to old-school France with a California edge. Like a favorite old record it’s warm, a little layered, and always worth revisiting.... Read More

David Hirsch was inspired to create the Bohan-Dillon Pinot Noir as an homage to the great village wines of France: a wine full of place and personality, made with the same care and attention as the top wines, yet at a good price.... Read More

Deep red. Fresh cherry and raspberry aromas are complicated by suggestions of candied flowers, baking spices and incense. Palate-coating red fruit flavors show very good depth and clarity and an exotic spice flourish on the back... Read More

Whitehall Lane is a small, family owned winery in Napa Valley’s historic Rutherford appellation. We grow 157,411 grape vines in our eight estate vineyards including the Leonardini Vineyard in St. Helena. We are dedicated... Read More

Rosemary’s Vineyard has become our most iconic vineyard, and has produced some of the most highly regarded Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in California. In fact it is truly unique as a site that produces two distinct wines of... Read More

Ribbon Springs is our largest estate vineyard at around 100 acres, but only 55 of them are planted. The planted acres contain both Pinot noir and Chardonnay; the rest of the property is filled with beautiful forest lands. The... Read More

Robert (Bob) Foley began his wine making career in the Napa Valley in 1977, having just graduated from UC Davis with degrees in both Viticulture and Enology. He spent his first year working for Heitz Cellars, followed by 15 years... Read More

Our son, Juel, embodies the wildness of our farm. Juel's feral upbringing on the farm has molded him in unexpected and meaningful ways. This wine reflects his staunchly individual spirit, creativity, sensitivity, and depth.... Read More

One of the unquestioned highlights in this tasting, the 2014 Pinot Noir is brilliant, precise and wonderfully engaging from the first impression. Perhaps most surprisingly of all, the 2014 does not really seem to show any signs... Read More

The 2021 Pinot Noir Estate is a delicate, nuanced wine that captures the nervous style of the year nicely. Readers should plan on cellaring this for a year or more. Bright red-toned fruit, orange peel, white pepper, chalk and... Read More

Bright, fresh and juicy, this wine is lifted in all the right ways! This wine shows red and black fruits, herbs and spice, all leaping from the glass. The palate is light and ethereal, with freshness from acid, a touch of grip... Read More

This wine is a feast for the senses. In the glass the wine displays a red-purple hue. Vivid aromas emerge from the glass in concert, with notes of star anise, moss, dark bramble fruit, and cedar bark. The sleek palate is marked... Read More

In the late summer of 2015, a last minute change in plans led a couple from Chicago to Oregon’s Willamette Valley. They made an appointment at one of their favorite wineries, a bottle of which they shared on their first... Read More

The 2019 Zinfandel Estate Board & Batten, Radio-Coteau's Zinfandel-based red, is beautifully done. Sweet floral and spice notes lift a core of red-fleshed fruit. This attractive, mid-weight red will drink well right out... Read More

Earthquake terroir: Half a mile to the west and ten miles underground runs the San Andreas Fault, where the Pacific and North American plates collide, pushing and pulling the land toward the creeks and sea. This geologic upheaval... Read More

Tatsting Note: Red cheery, plum with finish of sweet clove and cinnamon.

Food Pairing: Mushroom Risotto, Pork Roast, Baked Brie with Cherry Jam, Pizza with Carmelized Onions, Bacon and Leeks... Read More

This Pinot Noir is aromatically alluring with cool fruit character and spice undertones. Notes of citrus, sassafras, and cedar shavings are layered into this very complex wine owing to the diversity of vineyards sourced for the... Read More

Extremely aromatic and perfumed with floral, strawberry and hibiscus-water character. Lavender, too. Full-bodied with toned tannins that are tight and focused. Polished and lightly austere, in a serious and polished way. Pulls... Read More

A fun fresh style of wine.
More bounce to the ounce!
Enjoy with a slight chill.
50% Whole Cluster, 40% Neutral Oak
60% Stainless
Aged on fine lees for 6 months

Exotic spices, cloves and a dusting of confectionary spice embellish black cherries as the 2021 Pinot Noir Maresh Vineyard Liminal blossoms in the glass. This is finessed and pure yet still quite potent, flooding the palate with... Read More