Browse by Price - Pinot Noir Recommendations
Browse our pinot noir recommendations by price range.
Black Mountain Painted Ridges Pinot Noir 2008
This is one of, if not The, best Pinot Noir on the market for under $10.
Price: $7
Korbel Natural - California Champagne 2008
A yummy Russian River Valley Pinot Noir for about $10... and it's a champagne!
Price: $12
Evesham Wood Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2008
This has to be one of the best Pinot Noirs for under $20. If I was rich I would buy every wine that Evesham Wood produces.
Price: $18
Cambria Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006
One of the best Pinots in its price range. Recently selected Wine Enthusiast's #1 wine of 2009.
Price: $20
Benton Lane Pinot Noir 2006
A Pinot with a lot going on in the $20 range. Environmentally friendly, exciting flavors, and good quality for value.
Price: $22
La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2007
La Crema has capitalized on the wonderful 2007 vintage in Sonoma with this value Pinot Noir that tastes better than it's price. A worthy splurge on a modest budget.
Price: $22
Moshin Molinari Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006
A big, juicy, and distinctive single-vineyard Pinot for what seems like a bargain price.
Price: $26
Inception Pinot Noir 2008
A delicious discovery from a great new micro-producer, and an example of an exceptionally well-made California-style Pinot. I hope to see more from Inception.
Price: $30
Erath Dundee Hills Estate Pinot Noir 2006
Showcases a quintessential Dundee Hills core, and adds a meaty richness that is unique. Great price for a Pinot of this quality.
Price: $32
Breggo Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2006
Finesse, flavor, full fruit, food friendly. This has it all.
Price: $34
Evesham Wood 'Le Puits Sec' Pinot Noir 2005
Gorgeous expression of the Willamette Valley. Pretty, graceful, and certified organic.
Price: $35
Sokol Blosser Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2006
When I visited the Sokol Blosser tasting room, my palate was maxed out with sensory overload from a long day of tasting in Oregon, and I was shocked to discover a Pinot Noir that could still impress me. A standout wine.
Price: $35
Dierberg Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley 2006
The Dierberg Pinot is uniquely a big, full Santa Barbara Pinot while being structured and elegant at the same time. One of the most distinctive Pinots this far south for the best price.
Price: $37
Roessler Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir 2006
Subtle, complex, and balanced. A sumptuous expression of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir at a good price.
Price: $37
McKinlay Vineyards Ladd Hill Pinot Noir 2006
A hidden treasure. Buy this before it runs out. 2006 was a very good year in Oregon, and this is it in a bottle.
Price: $38
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir 2006
If you like French pinot, you'll love Dom. Drouhin. One of the best examples of a Burgundian style American Pinot Noir at an American style price.
Price: $40
Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Pinot Noir 2006
The fruit is so lush that I have to call it sexy. It's lucious. It's also well priced for a Russian River Valley Pinot of its quality.
Price: $40
St. Innocent Seven Springs Pinot Noir 2006
It's fascinating. Zesty and youthful, drinking well now but promising to age well for several years. If you bought a case and drank one each year for the next 12 years, every one would be unique. Well rated.
Price: $42
Argyle Reserve Pinot Noir 2006
When I tasted this at Argyle, I bought it as my choice for their best, most affordable Pinot. When I opened that bottle with company, without preface, every one volunteered some comment about how good it was. One non-drinker had a second glass.
Price: $47
Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2005
Not only was this wine deemed worthy to be served at President Barack Obama's inaugural luncheon, but it's also a sublimely delicious Pinot Noir. It's worth every penny.
Price: $50
Rochioli Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2006
It works subtle magic. At $65 it's not cheap, but it has a quality that is rare and precious.
Price: $65
Beaux Freres Ribbon Ridge Pinot Noir 2006
The best in the west. A cult classic. Hedonism in a bottle. If you're going to splurge, this is the one.
Price: $100