$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
$28
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
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CALIFORNIA
Pinot Noir
LIGHT BODY, RED FRUIT, SILKY, LIGHT TANNIN, CHERRY, BAKING SPICE, OAK
ECOLOGY: Conventional
FOOD PAIRING: Poulty, Pork
$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
$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
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$53
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
$25
FRANCE : BURGUNDY
Pinot Noir
MEDIUM-BODIED, RHUBARB, MUSHROOM, BLACKBERRY, CRUNCHY, VIBRANT
Farming : Sustainable
Winemaking : Female winemaker. No wood in the fermentation or aging.
Pairing : Roast Chicken
$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
$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
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$23
FRANCE : BURGUNDY
Pinot Noir
LIGHT-BODIED, FRESH, PERFUMED, WILD CHERRIES, OAK PRESENT
$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
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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
$135
$110
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$45
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : COTE DE NUITS
Pinot Noir
MEDIUM-BODIED, RASPBERRY, VIOLET, TART CHERRY, ORANGE PEEL, USED OAK
This all around gorgeous and well balanced Pinot Noir from a tiny vineyard site in the Côtes de Nuits - 0.085 hectares in Flagey-Echezaux, just opposite of Clos de Vougeot - is a true victory from Vincent Ledy. Proof that a well-made wine is one that does not have to hide behind oak!
FARMING : Organic
WINEMAKING : Whole cluster; no sulfur added; aged 18 months in used barrels (no new oak)
PAIRING : Roast Pork with Crackling
$28
OREGON : WILLAMETTE VALLEY$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
$19
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
$17
FRANCE : LOIRE : CENTRAL VINEYARDS : SAINT-POURCAIN$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
$17
California
Pinot Noir
MEDIUM BODIED, RASPBERRY, BAKING SPICES, MILD TANNIN, FRESH, HERBAL, SOFT OAK
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$98
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : NUITS-ST-GEORGES
Pinot Noir
MEDIUM-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, RIPE PLUM, RED CURRANT, VIOLET, EARTH, SILKY TANNINS, NEW OAK
'Les Pruliers' is a masterpiece – a profound expression of Nuits-Saint-Georges that captures the essence of Burgundian elegance. This is the smallest-production premier cru in Chezeaux’s cellar: one-tenth of a hectare of extremely old vines that produce a wine of warmth and generosity.
Farming : Sustainable
Pairing : Duck Breast
$101
$33
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
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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
$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
$19
OREGON
Pinot Noir
LIGHT BODIED, FRESH, SPICE, RED FRUIT, LITTLE OAK
$15
OREGON : WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Pinot Noir
LIGHT-BODIED, FRESH, BREEZY, BRIGHT, RASPBERRY, CHERRY, BLACK PLUM, VANILLA, FRENCH OAK
FARMING : Conventional
PAIRING : Chicken Kabobs
$45
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
$28
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : COTE CHALONNAISE
Pinot Noir, Gamay
MED-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, RASPBERRY, CINAMON, EARTH, MINERAL, SOME NEW OAK
This elegant blend of gamay (⅔) and pinot noir (⅓) made in the traditional Burgundian passtetoutgrains style comes from masterful father-daughter team Paul and Marie Jacqueson. A living testatment to Burgundian dedication, innovation, and family legacy, the Jacqueson domaine was founded in 1947 by Paul's Father Henri, and today spans 12 hectares in the Côte Chalonnaisee – an oft-overlooked Burgundian apellation where one can still find extreme high-value wines.
These wines are not to be missed … drink them while they're still affordable!
FARMING : Sustainable; minimal vine treatments
WINEMAKING : 25% new oak
PAIRING : Pan-Fried Rainbow Trout