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Robert Parker's91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Antica Terra
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Antica Terra Williamette Valley Pinot Noir 2006"Antica Terra was established in the early 1990's but purchased before the 200..."$39.00 -
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Robert Parker's93 points
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James Suckling93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Cristom Vineyards
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Cristom Mt Jefferson Cuvee Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2016"Highly touted for its Pinot Noirs, Oregon is part of the up-and-coming winema..."$99.99 -
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James Suckling92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Eyrie Vineyards
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Eyrie Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2015"Picked by hand, the Pinot noir is destemmed and put into a variety of ferment..."$80.00 -
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The Wine Advoca95+ points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2016
- Brand None
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Hirsch Vineyards 'Block 8' Pinot Noir 2016"The 2016 Hirsch Pinot Noirs are moderate in alcohol, high in acidity, and gra..."$199.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Hirsch
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Hirsch Vineyards 'Rachen Ridge' Pinot Noir 2019"Perched on a ridge overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Fort Ross, Hirsch Vineyar..."$235.00 -
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The Wine Advoca94+ points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2016
- Brand None
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Hirsch Vineyards 'Reserve' Pinot Noir 2016"The 2016 Hirsch Pinot Noirs are moderate in alcohol, high in acidity, and gra..."$199.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Hirsch
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Hirsch Vineyards 'Reserve' Pinot Noir 2019"Perched on a ridge overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Fort Ross, Hirsch Vineyar..."$235.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Hirsch
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Hirsch Vineyards 'San Andreas Fault' Pinot Noir 2019"Perched on a ridge overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Fort Ross, Hirsch Vineyar..."$165.00 -
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Wine Enthusiast95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Kelley Fox Wines
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Kelley Fox Wines 'Maresh' Pinot Noir 2015"Our Wine Buyer, Mark Faber had the great pleaure of doing vintage with Kelley..."$139.99 -
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Vinous93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Kelley Fox Wines
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Kelley Fox Wines 'Momtazi' Pinot Noir 2015"Our Wine Buyer, Mark Faber had the great pleaure of doing vintage with Kelley..."$99.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2016
- Brand La Crema
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
La Crema 'Russian River Valley' Pinot Noir 2016"100% French oak (30% new) for nine months of ageing. Fresh aromas of boysenbe..."$75.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand La Crema
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
La Crema 'Russian River Valley' Pinot Noir 2017"100% French oak (30% new) for nine months of ageing. Fresh aromas of boysenbe..."$75.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand La Crema
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
La Crema 'Russian River Valley' Pinot Noir 2018"100% French oak (30% new) for nine months of ageing. Fresh aromas of boysenbe..."$75.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand La Crema
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
La Crema 'Russian River Valley' Pinot Noir 2019"100% French oak (30% new) for nine months of ageing. Fresh aromas of boysenbe..."$75.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2016
- Brand La Crema
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.8% Alcohol
La Crema Fog Veil Vineyard Russian River Pinot Noir 2016"Aromas of WILD STRAWBERRY, blackberry, and cardamom. Flavors of BOYSENBERRY, ..."$122.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand La Crema
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.8% Alcohol
La Crema Fog Veil Vineyard Russian River Pinot Noir 2017"Aromas of WILD STRAWBERRY, blackberry, and cardamom. Flavors of BOYSENBERRY, ..."$122.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand La Crema
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.8% Alcohol
La Crema Fog Veil Vineyard Russian River Pinot Noir 2018"The grapes were sourced from our vineyards situated in the Santa Rosa Plain n..."$122.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand La Crema
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.8% Alcohol
La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir 2018"La Crema is a producer based in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County. Es..."$41.99 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand La Crema
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Rose
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
La Crema Russian River Brut Rose NV"Aromas of red cherry, pomegranate, and sweet tobacco are followed by flavors ..."$50.00 -
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Wine Enthusiast92 points
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Decanter92 points
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Wine Spectator92 points
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Wine and Spirit92 points
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The Wine Advoca93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand La Crema
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
La Crema Sealift Pinot Noir 2017"The winery's original name, La Crema Vinera, means “best of the vine,” settin..."$105.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2016
- Brand La Crema
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.8% Alcohol
La Crema Shell Ridge Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2016"Blackberry, POMEGRANATE, orange zest and CEDAR aromas. Fresh blackberry, plum..."$110.00 -
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Wine Enthusiast90 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand La Crema
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2015 375Ml"La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2015 is sourced from the sub-regions of Sono..."$26.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand La Crema
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2017"Aromas of red cherry, pomegranate, and sweet tobacco are followed by flavors ..."$59.90
Pinot Noir is a red grape that is one of the most challenging to grow in any part of the world. Due to its thin skin and tight bunches, it is susceptible to both mould and disease. However, when it is successful, it produces some of the most amazing wines in the world. Although its home is Burgundy, it has emerged as a popular variety in Australia. Representing only 1% of grapes crushed, it has built a high profile with a number of world-class, distinctly Australian wines being produced. The greatest examples coming from the cool climates of the Adelaide Hills, Tasmania, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong and the Yarra Valley.
Pinot Noir performs well on the deepish limestone based subsoils that are found on Burgundy's Côte d'Or. However, yields need to be kept in check. Pinot Noir's concentration and varietal characters disappear rapidly if yields are excessive. Some of the best and most expensive wines in the world are still found in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir also plays a key role in Champagne, being blended with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. In the US, Oregon and Washington state are producing outstanding wines. In New Zealand, great Pinot Noirs are crafted in Martinborough and in Central Otago, New Zealand's only true continental climate.
The thin skins of Pinot Noir mean the wines are lighter in colour, body and tannins. However, the best wines have grippy tannins, fragrance and an intensity of fruit seldom found in wine from other grapes. Young Pinot Noir can smell almost sweet, but as it matures, the best wines develop a sensuous, silky mouthfeel with the fruit flavours deepening and gamey nuances emerging.