Cheap Good Pinot Noir

As long as you’re not uptight about what a Pinot Noir should be, you will enjoy this very fruity, almost poppy wine. A great wine for non wine drinkers.

Winery: The Other Guys
Vintage: 2009
Type: Red
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: California
Ratings: Wine Enthusiast- 90 Points

An upscale, but still affordable Pinot Noir, the Falcon’s Perch 2009 has strawberry and sweet herb notes and a live, earthy finish.

Winery: J. Lohr Estates
Vintage: 2009
Type: Red
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Central Coast, California
Ratings: Wine Enthusiast- 90 Points

This medium-bodied French Pinot Noir opens with delicious aromas of cherry, red berries, and a touch of mint. On the palette it is well-balanced with bright cherry & ripe plum flavors. Pairs brilliantly with grilled veggies and chicken. Drink it now or store up until to 2009.

Winery: Puech Cocut (Domaine de Raissac)
Vintage: 2006
Type: Pinot Noir
Region: The Languedoc (Pays d’Oc), Southern France
Ratings: THE WINE MESSENGER: 91 points
Price: $12.50

The Chalone Vineyards 2005 Pinot Noir is mixed with a small amount of Petite Sirah, adding to its distinct dark color and providing additional body. Flavors of strawberry and dark cherry follow aromas of clove and nutmeg; pairs brilliantly with meaty fish such as salmon or swordfish.

Winery: Chalone Vineyard
Vintage: 2005
Type: Pinot Noir
Region: Monterey, California
Ratings: WILFRED WONG: 90 points
Price: $17.79

Soft and savory, the pretty and nicely balanced Estancia Pinot Noir is so delicious that it matchese well with both medium grilled pork chops or lightly seared salmon.

Winery: Estancia Estates
Vintage: 2002
Type: Pinot Noir
Region: Monterey, CA, USA
Price: $16.49