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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Birichino Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Birichino St. George Central Coast Pinot Noir 2021"The 2021 St Georges derives primarily from the elegant, floral, very small-be..."$90.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Hirsch
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.9% Alcohol
Hirsch Bohan Dillon Pinot Noir 2021"David Hirsch was inspired to create the Bohan-Dillon Pinot Noir as an homage ..."$155.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand La Crema
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
La Crema 'Russian River Valley' Pinot Noir 2021"100% French oak (30% new) for nine months of ageing. Fresh aromas of boysenbe..."$89.99 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Littorai Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Littorai Les Larmes Pinot Noir 2018"Anderson Valley blend of vineyards – the pressed wines from any of the vineya..."$139.99 -
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Vinous93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Peay Vineyards
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Peay Ama Pinot Noir 2015"The 2015 Ama is a masculine Pinot noir combining the refinement found in the ..."$160.00 -
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Vinous93 points
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The Wine Advoca93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Peay Vineyards
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Peay Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2017"The 2017 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast comes from 100% estate fruit this vintage. P..."$105.00 -
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Robert Parker's93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Sandhi
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Sandhi Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2020"Sourced mostly from our Domaine de la Côte estate (83%), the blend is buttres..."$99.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Atelier Prestige
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.1% Alcohol
Atelier Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2021""This supple and textured Pinot Noir has a lovely garnet robe and a nose of p..."$99.00 -
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Vinous91 points
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The Wine Advoca91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2014
- Brand DuMOL
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
DuMOL Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2014"Complex layered aromas – black cherry, black pepper, cassis and graphite, ful..."$189.99 -
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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 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 -
- 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 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand La Crema
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2018"Aromas of red cherry, pomegranate, and sweet tobacco are followed by flavors ..."$59.90 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand La Crema
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2019"Aromas of red cherry, pomegranate, and sweet tobacco are followed by flavors ..."$65.00 -
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Wine Spectator91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand La Crema
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2021"Aromas of red cherry, pomegranate, and sweet tobacco are followed by flavors ..."$69.99 -
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James Suckling98 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Littorai Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Littorai The Haven Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017"Delicate leafy nose with ripe fruit and smoky bacon. Sleek attack, a touch sw..."$225.01 -
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.