Pinot Noir
Annabella Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2020
$23
CALIFORNIA : SONOMA COUNTY : RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
Pinot Noir
MED-FULL-BODIED, FIG, BLACK PLUM, CLOVE, COFFEE, COCOA POWDER, HAY, TOAST, OAK
A dark and compelling example of Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley. Rich, perfumed dark fruit aromas on the nose are met by spicy black fig, coffee, cocoa powder, and oak toast flavors on the palate. Undeniably a dense and brooding wine, it remains lifted and nuanced, with a lovely softness to the mouthfeel and a gratifyingly long finish that carries notes of clove, nutmeg, and other barrel spices.
ECOLOGY: Conventional
FOOD PAIRING: Smokey BBQ Chicken
Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County 2021
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CALIFORNIA : SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Pinot Noir
MED-BODIED, STRAWBERRY, BLACKBERRY, RASPBERRY, CHERRY ANISE, CLOVE, OAK
Listed on Robert Parker’s Best Wineries of the World in both 1989 & 1999, Au Bon Climate (which is owned by renowned winemaker Jim Clendenen) has achieved an almost mythic level of celebrity in the wine world … and rightly so, in our opinion! Food-friendly and age-worthy, the 2019 Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara County punches way above its price point with mouth filling intensity and suppleness. Still quite young, it should remain “fresh” for the next 6-7 years, but will become more complex & continue to improve with age.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
FOOD PAIRING: Classic Club Sandwich & Fries
Bergström Wines Pinot Noir Silice Chehalem Mountains 2018 750mL
$105
OREGON : WILLAMETTE VALLEY : CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS
Pinot Noir
MEDIUM-FULL BODIED, EARTH, MUSHROOM, BLACK CHERRY, RASPBERRY, OAK
Ultra-premium, single-vineyard minimal interventionist approach to Oregon AVA with old world results. Crunchy red and black fruits aromas dance in sync with fine tannins and tertiary tobacco and spice notes. Crisp for a red wine, with slight mushroom funk on the back palate.
Drink now - 2028.
ECOLOGY : Biodynamic
PAIRING : Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
*Low Sulfites
*Age-worthy
Bergström Wines Pinot Noir Silice Chehalem Mountains 2021 750mL
$113
OREGON : WILLAMETTE VALLEY : CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS
Pinot Noir
MEDIUM-FULL BODIED, EARTH, MUSHROOM, BLACK CHERRY, RASPBERRY, OAK
Ultra-premium, single-vineyard minimal interventionist approach to Oregon AVA with old world results. Crunchy red and black fruits aromas dance in sync with fine tannins and tertiary tobacco and spice notes. Crisp for a red wine, with slight mushroom funk on the back palate.
ECOLOGY : Biodynamic
PAIRING : Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
*Low Sulfites
*Age-worthy
Crowley Pinot Noir Four Winds Willamette Valley 2018
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OREGON : WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Pinot Noir
MED-BODIED, STRAWBERRY, BLACKBERRY, WET STONE, CLOVE, VANILLA, NEW OAK
This soft, somewhat brooding expression of Willamette Pinot Noir comes from the Four Winds vineyard in the McMinnville Coast Range. Planted in 1990 with Pommard clone Pinot Noir, the high elevation and uniquely shallow volcanic soils here result in lean, fresh, and acid-driven wines with distinct mineral tones and rich berry fruit.
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Chicken and Mushroom Marsala
Domaine de Grisy Bourgogne Rouge 2021 750mL
$18
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : CÔTES D’AUXERRE
Pinot Noir
MED-BODIED, RED & BLACK BERRIES, EARTH, FLORAL, BISTRO-STYLE, NO OAK
FARMING : Organic
PAIRING : Roast Chicken w/Cognac Sauce
Domaine Denis Carré Pommard En Brescul 2019 750mL
$60
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : COTE DE BEAUNE
Pinot Noir
MED-BODIED, RASPBERRY, CHERRY, CHARCOAL, FLORAL, SPICE, USED OAK
Denis Carré founded his estate in 1975, meaning it’s a relatively new domaine by Burgundian standards — and, making his accomplishments all the more impressive. Today the estate is run by his children, Marial and Gaetane, and includes 13 hectares of vines spread over eight appellations. The soft and elegant ‘‘En Brescul’ is shining beautifully now, but will keep until 2026.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
FOOD PAIRING: Afternoon Drinks in the Sun
Domaine Frédéric Esmonin Bourgogne Les Genevrières Rouge 2020
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FRANCE : BURGUNDY
Pinot Noir
LIGHT-BODIED, FRESH, PERFUMED, WILD CHERRIES, OAK PRESENT
Domaine Frederic Esmonin Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Prieur 2022 750mL
$50
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN
Pinot Noir
MED-BODIED, CHERRY, BLACK CURRANT, GRAPHITE, EARTH, OAK
With its soft, supple texture and palate full of delicate red fruit & seductive, earthy notes, ‘Clos Prieur’ starts out as exceptionally elegant for a Gevrey...it’s not until the long finish, however, that the wine picks up firm tannins and more weight, revealing a more serious & brooding side.
* Pair With: Braised Beef Ragu
Domaine Moutard-Diligent Bourgogne Rouge 2021
$22
France : Burgundy
Pinot Noir
MED-BODIED, STRAWBERRY, WHITE PEPPER, EARTH, MINERAL, VIOLET, OAK
This classic Burgundian Pinot is an easy-drinking delight — with nice acidity, grippy tannins, and juicy red fruit flavors overlaying its earthy, mineral core. Grapes are from 25 year old vines in Chablis and Tonnerois; the wine is aged for 8 months (50% in oak & 50% in stainless steel.)
ECOLOGY : Sustainable
PAIR WITH : Sesame Crusted Seared Tuna
Domaine Robert Ampeau et Fils Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru 'Ecusseaux' 2003 750mL
$135
Domaine Robert Ampeau et Fils Beaune 1er Cru 'Clos du Roi' 2003 750mL
$110
Domaine Vincent Ledy Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits La Vacherotte 2019 750mL
$45
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : HAUTES CÔTES DE NUITS
Pinot Noir
MEDIUM-BODIED, RASPBERRY, VIOLET,
TART CHERRY, ORANGE PEEL, OAK
This all-around gorgeous and well balanced Pinot Noir from one of the best single vineyard sites in Hautes Côtes de Nuits is a true victory from Vincent Ledy. Proof that a well-made wine is one that does not have to hide behind oak!
FARMING : Conventional
PAIRING : Braised Rabbit in Cream Sauce
Evesham Wood Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022 750mL
$28
OREGON : WILLAMETTE VALLEYPinot Noir
Forth Vineyards Pinot Noir 'Histoire' Russian River Valley 2021 750mL
$31
CALIFORNIA : RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
Pinot Noir
MEDIUM-FULL-BODIED, DARK CHERRY, RASPBERRY, VANILLA, SOME OAK
A lovely, understated, and food-friendly wine with balanced acidity and silky tannins. Grapes are sourced from twenty-year-old vines and wines are aged for 14 months in French oak.
*Conventional
Franck Givaudin Irancy 2020 750mL
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FRANCE : BURGUNDY : CÔTES D'AUXERRE : IRANCY
Pinot Noir
MED-LIGHT-BODIED, RED CHERRY, RASPBERRY, CURRENT, MINERAL
WINEMAKING : Fermented with native yeasts, 15% aged in barrique for one year
FARMING : Organic
Gaspard Pinot Noir 2022 750mL
$17
FRANCE : LOIRE : CENTRAL VINEYARDS : SAINT-POURCAINPinot Noir
Gothic Pinot Noir Nevermore Willamette Valley 2021 750mL
$25
OREGON : WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Pinot Noir
MED-FULL-BODIED, RASPBERRY, PEPPER, VANILLA, EARTH, SMOKE, FRENCH OAK
Powerful Pinot from the misty northern slopes of Oregon’s Willamette Valley…Although “Nevermore” makes a loud entrance with its display of lush dark fruit, spice, and fine, powdery tannins, it clearly shows a respect and influence from the food-friendly and elegant stylings of Old World Pinot, too. Quoth the Raven, “Nevermore.”
PAIR WITH: Roast Pork with a Cranberry Glaze
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
Hanging Vine Pinot Noir 2021 750ml
$17
California
Pinot Noir
MEDIUM BODIED, RASPBERRY, BAKING SPICES, MILD TANNIN, FRESH, HERBAL, SOFT OAK
Holger Koch Pinot Noir Herrenstück 'Sulfur-Free' 2021 750mL
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Laurent Parize Givry Vieilles Vignes 2020
$32
France: Burgundy: Givry : Côte Chalonnaise
Pinot Noir
MED-BODIED, RUSTIC, STRAWBERRY, SOUR CHERRY, BLACKBERRY, EARTH, NO OAK
Delicious Burgundian Pinot Noir made in a traditional, rustic style by the Parize family, who have been making wine in Givry for six generations with a focus on quality (grapes are hand-selected/harvested and hand-sorted first in the vineyard and then winery) and lutte raisoneé farming methods (a form of organic viticulture that does not use agrochemicals unless absolutely necessary).
Drink now - 2032; decant for 30 min.
ECOLOGY : Organic (Lutte Raisonneé)
PAIRING : Beef Bourguignon Pie
*Low Sulfite
*Age-worthy
Lemelson Vineyards Thea's Selection Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2019
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Madson Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains 2020
$38
CALIFORNIA : SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS
Pinot Noir
LIGHT-MED-BODIED, WILD STRAWBERRY RED CHERRY, BLACK PEPPER, EARTH, OAK
Cool climate perfection! A blend of grapes sourced from several high elevation vineyards in the Santa Cruz mountains (ranging from 640 ft. to 2500 ft above sea level, and all benefiting from Monterey Bay breezes), Madson Wines’ Pinot Noir is wonderfully bright and fresh, with red fruit, delicate tannins, and some subtle, savory oak seasoning.
FARMING : Organic
PAIRING : Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms
Maison Foucher Sancerre Rouge Le Mont 2019
$28
FRANCE : LOIRE VALLEY : CENTRAL VINEYARDS : SANCERRE
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir from Sancerre with pretty blueberry, cassis, black cherry, and a hint of spice on the nose. Light and fresh on the palate with notes of fresh cherry and cranberry. Slight steminess gives the wine a nice tannic structure as well.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
PAIRING: Roast Chicken
Panthera Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2019 750ml
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CALIFORNIA : SONOMA COAST
Pinot Noir
MED-FULL-BODIED, CHERRY, RASPBERRY, CITRUS, VANILLA, CLOVE, TOAST, OAK
Brazenly rich yet elegant and straightforward Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir — with lively red and black fruit, toasty oak and citrus undertones, bright acidity, silky tannins, and a clean finish. Spends 9 months aging in barrel. Drink or hold!
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Oven-Baked Game Hen
Résonance Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021
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OREGON : WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Pinot Noir
MED-BODIED, BLUE FRUIT, WILD CHERRY, MINERAL, SPICE, NEW OAK
It’s not surprising that this Pinot is especially Burgundian in structure and style, considering Résonance is the first venture outside of France for esteemed Burgundian producer Maison Louis Jadot. Light-to-medium-bodied, savory, herbal, blackberry, black cherry, delicious.
ECOLOGY: Organic, Dry-Farme
FOOD PAIRING: Julia Child's Coq au Vin
RouteStock Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2018
$24
CALIFORNIA : SONOMA COAST
Pinot Noir
MEDIUM-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, DRIED RASPBERRY, SPICE, EARTH, OAK
A well-balanced, well-structured, and food-friendly Pinot with sweet red fruit and bright acidity matched by savory earth, floral, and mineral notes. The winery practices minimal intervention via the use of native yeasts, natural malolactic fermentation, and no chemical additions. A steal at this price point ...drink now through 2024.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
FOOD PAIRING: Chicken Leg Coq au Vin
Saint-Verny Vignobles 'Le Pinot Noir' 2021 750mL
$16
FRANCE : LOIRE VALLEY : PUY-DE-DÔME
Pinot Noir
LIGHT-MED-BODIED, FRESH RIPE FRUIT, STRAWBERRY, BLACK CHERRY, EARTH, MINERAL, NO OAK
FARMING : Organic, Sustainable
PAIRING : Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Sanford Pinot Noir Sandford & Benedict Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills 2015 750ml
$75
Shelter Winery 'Lovely Lilly' Pinot Noir 2021 750mL
$20
GERMANY : BADENPinot Noir
Soellner Pinot Noir 2019
$22
AUSTRIA : NIEDEROSTERREICH : WAGRAMPinot Noir
