Pinot Noir is behind the greatest wines of Burgundy. Largely due to its tribute in the movie "Sideways", its popularity is also burgeoning in the U.S. Find some of our nation's best listed here.
Arcadian 2006 Pinot Noir, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard
-- $37.00
-- Winegrower Joe Davis blends his old world training with new world fruit, creating affordable masterpieces. A big noseful of cherries and roses with a nice hint of oak spice.
Chronicle Wines, 2006 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
-- $35.00
-- This wine reflects the signature style of winemaker Ted Lemon (of Littorai fame) - elegant, food-friendly, and worth more than it costs.
Cima Collina, 2006 Pinot Noir, Tondre Grapefield Vyrd
-- $48.00$37.00
-- Located amidst some of California's best Monterey Vineyards, this wine is from an upcoming vineyard and an upcoming producer. One to watch.
J. Wilkes - 2005 Pinot Noir, Solomon Hills Vineyard
-- $38.00$34.00
-- The owners of Solomon HIlls Vineyard sell fruit to a few hand-picked producers. Jeff Wilkes was among the few. An exceptional example of Central Coast Pinot.
Ovene Winery 2004 Pinot Noir, "The Puzzle"
-- $30.00$19.75
-- A Miles' Selection Unfined and unfiltered, just the way we like our Pinots! Elegant and round and pleasing.
Samsara, 2007 Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County
-- $33.00
-- Sustainably produced, this wine is the personal project of Chad Melville. Classic Central Coast pinot profile of blueberry & plum, black cherry dusted with sweet-pungent pie spice!
Tudor 2005 Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands
-- $42.00
-- The wines of Dan Tudor are gaining prestige on some of the best wine lists across the nation, including my list at home!
Tudor Wines, 2006 Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley
-- $39.00$33.00
-- I love Tudor's wines from Monterey County. But this one exhibits Dan's winemaking skill with pinot from the increasingly famous Anderson Valley.