The highly expressive 2022 Pinot Noir VGR mixes kirsch liqueur with crushed blackberries, violets and sage, taking on a savory whiff of seared meats. It’s round and pliant, displaying lovely lift as juicy acidity motivates... Read More

The 2022 Romanée St. Vivant Grand Cru is a real head-turner. What a wine! As is so often the case, Romanée St. Vivant is not an obvious wine, rather it is a Burgundy of detail, of understatement, of total class.... Read More

The color is a bright ruby red. This characteristic wine is, at the nose, intense. It has a velvety texture with a balanced tannic content. In the mouth it feels dry and full with a pleasant acidulous note. It is best served between... Read More

Tasting Notes For Alexana Mosaic Pinot Noir 2023

Introducing our ‘Mosaic’ Pinot Noir, a testament to the unparalleled diversity of terroir within the Alexana's two Estate vineyards that are nestled on the backside... Read More

Pinot Noir is not the variety the Savoyards use to make their most consequential cuvées; it instead creates unfussy reds loaded with juicy red fruit and a vibrant crunch from its terroir. The Quenard Pinot is one to serve... Read More

Style: White, aromatic, and floral. Some sources describe it as being in a Burgundian style, with topping off barrels (ouillage) to avoid oxidation and enhance the expression of terroir.

Tasting notes: Having vibrant acidity balanced... Read More

Alluring, with a mix of gently mulled red and black cherry and mulberry fruit melding steadily with black tea, singed wood spice, chaparral and savory notes as this moves along, all while maintaining definition and understated... Read More

Jazzy, smoky oak flavor plays a prominent role ...adding to the candied red berry, anise and underbrush notes. Ends clean and long. Best from 2020 through 2027. 447 cases made. —JL... Read More

... takes it time to open (in fact, I afforded it an hour in my glass before commencing my note). Black fruit, leather, damp undergrowth/moss, touches of morels develop in the glass, distinctly different from the Charmes-Chambertin.... Read More

Vineyard notes: • CLIMAT AND SOIL: this plot of vines faces fully south, on a steep slope. At the top of the slope, the soil... Read More

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The Pinot Noir Dundee Hills offers quality that sits well above its modest price tag with its pairing of concentrated flavors and a weightless frame. Medium ruby, it features cranberry sauce, pomegranate and rhubarb... Read More

Winery Notes: The 2020 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is a deep, dark, and structured wine from a strong, well-rounded vintage. The wine displays an almost completely opaque dark purple hue in the glass. Exotic aromas of bay leaf, macerated... Read More

The 2020 Marlborough Pinots are just hitting their stride now, as this bottling deftly demonstrates. Bright aromas of raspberry and currant cordial—with toasted spice, graphite, chocolate and herbal nuances—open this... Read More

Extreme vineyards lead to wines of distinct character. Flavors of juicy berries and plum skin are balanced by earthier forest notes and a salty finish. All capturing the coastal nature of this site, only 1.5 miles from the ocean.... Read More

The medium ruby-purple colored 2018 Pinot Noir The Beaux Frères Vineyard opens to lush rhubarb, cranberries and loamy earth with layers of blood orange, tea leaves, charcuterie and flowers. The medium-bodied palate offers... Read More

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Deep purple with flecks of garnet in color with lavish aromas of warm blackberry pie, raspberry, licorice, and white pepper. Bold and sophisticated on the palate with flavors of dry cherry, crushed lavender, and... Read More

La Spirale means the vortex; a symbol of life, creation and the natural formative forces that guide our hands in our agricultural and winemaking pursuits at Bergström Wines. It is also the name of our newest estate vineyard... Read More

The 2022 Willamette Valley Pinot noir is as always comprised of all the vineyards we work with – each is treated with equal diligence and as Brian says, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. The wines are 100%... Read More

The 2024 Cincuenta y Cinco was sourced from vines planted in 1955 on sand-dominated soils with silt and a small amount of clay content. It offers a hauntingly multidimensional expression of the Chacra project with a weightless... Read More

Coming from Chacra’s oldest block of vines, planted in 1932, you might expect this to be the most concentrated wine, but it is actually the ballerina of the portfolio – strong but elegant, uplifting yet poised. A boney,... Read More

Skin fermented verdejo and sauvignon blanc. Tangerine, grapefruit and honeysuckle on the palate with slightly funky tart minerality on the finish. So refreshing! Biodynamic, organic, vegan, sustainable.

Aroma: Ripe red cherries, raspberries, baking spices, and a hint of forest floor.
Palate: Lively acidity and red fruit notes of cherry and cranberry from grapes sourced from cooler climates. Richness and depth with notes of ripe... Read More

This is Greg Brewer’s appellation blend rather than his single-vineyard expressions, but it’s still incredibly dynamic and delicious. A fresh and fruity strawberry-slushie aroma is met with notes of crushed slate and... Read More

Each vintage of Farrside pinot noir exhibits more finesse, structure and savory components, while deep meaty, spicy and mineral flavors also continue to evolve. A balanced array of red and black fruits, Farrside pinot noir is... Read More

Aromas of freshly picked red and black cherries and wild strawberries with subtle hints of fresh rose and violet. Across the palate, this Pinot is medium bodied with flavors of juicy ripe strawberry, red raspberry, and cherry.... Read More

Discover the elegant Camille Giroud Hautes Côtes de Beaune Au Cretot 2020. A Pinot Noir capturing the essence of the Hautes Côtes de Beaune, with notes of red fruit, floral aromas, and a subtle minerality. A perfect... Read More

Three plots. A little bit troubled but a slightly deeper crimson in any case. A respectable fruit weight despite the deliberate lightness of style, the tannins are present but not rustic, and the fruit flows well behind. Drink... Read More

Actually a paler colour than the village Santenay, but a finer fruit, alpine strawberry and light raspberry, with sound acidity and slightly more refined tannins. Slightly more whole bunch vinification for this wine, around 20%.... Read More

Evocative of the cool, crisp air and bracing maritime winds of the Sonoma Coast, this gorgeous Pinot Noir possesses lifted aromas of crushed Bing cherry, cranberry, fresh sandalwood, and a savory hint of Herbs de Provence, all... Read More

Truly exploding from the glass with remarkable aromatic purity of red cherry, strawberry, spiced plum, and hints of delicate rose petal, this Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley is luscious and expansive as it coats the palate.... Read More

The 2022 Pinot Noir West Sonoma Coast is bottled under cork and is a youthful ruby pale hue. It takes off in the glass with joyfully fresh aromas of wild strawberries, roses, fresh herbs, and sweet earth. Medium-bodied, it has... Read More

Aromatics: Deep pomegranate and raspberry aromas, accented with violet and hibiscus flowers, with hints of tangerine peel, vanilla bean, and a touch of cassis.

Flavors: Fresh strawberry with a slight dash of cream. Crisp bing... Read More

The 2021 Meursault Rouge is beautiful, bursting with aromas of spicy berries, orange zest, plums and smoke, followed by a medium-bodied, lively and perfumed palate. This fragrant, supple wine will be approachable on release.... Read More

Aromas of sweet red cherries, raspberries and spices introduce the 2022 Meursault Rouge, a medium-bodied, satiny and lively red with a pretty core of fruit and good persistence on the finish. Raphaël Coche has turned out... Read More

Victoria is Colene Clemens’ daughter and our co-founder. Designed to represent the highest expression of the Colene Clemens Estate Vineyard in each vintage, this stunning pinot noir is artfully blended from a small number... Read More

This 100% Pinot Noir is an elegant and well-structured expression of the varietal, showcasing a layered and inviting profile. On the nose, it offers aromas of strawberry jam, cassis, and vanilla, accompanied by delicate floral... Read More

Aromas tart citrus and lots of grapefruit with some orchard fruit, toast and crushed mineral
Tasting Notes “The Contratto 2017 Alta Langa Metodo Classico Rosé Pas Dosé For England opens to a pale cranberry-pink... Read More

The full-bodied Contratto 2013 Metodo Classico Special Cuvée Pas Dosé opens to a medium dark golden color with hints of shiny copper. The bouquet reveals lots of mature fruit with peach, dried apricot, beeswax, spice,... Read More

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The 2019 Chambertin Grand Cru is very promising, unwinding in the glass with aromas of exotic spices, grilled meats, cherries, cassis, dark chocolate, licorice and loamy soil. Full-bodied, deep and concentrated, it was the most... Read More

The red Givry 'Le Haut Colombier ' is characterized by the expression of fleshy red fruits, and by velvety tannins, which give it great suppleness.

GRAPE VARIETY - Pinot Noir

ACREAGE - 0.53 hectare

SOIL - Clay limestone

ORIENTATION - East/north-east

AVERAGE ALTITUDE - 250m

YEAR OF PLANTING - 1983, 1987

VINIFICATION - 20–30% whole bunches; 10–15 days maceration... Read More

GRAPE VARIETY - Pinot Noir

ACREAGE - 1.1438 hectares

SOIL - Clay limestone

ORIENTATION - East/north-east

AVERAGE ALTITUDE - 250m

YEAR OF PLANTING - 1902

VINIFICATION - 20–30% whole bunches; 10–15 days maceration in... Read More

The Vosne-Romanée 1er cru Les Brulées is often the most subtle 1er cru of the cellar, capable of an expression combining finesse (rose, peony) and minerality (graphite, smoke, salinity) in a unique radiance.... Read More

Nuits -Saint-Georges 1er cru Aux Crasis tasty and dynamic, always with a nice balance. The flesh, very present, with its notes of juicy black fruits (blackberries, blueberries, blackcurrants) is enriched with floral (elderberry,... Read More

(from 50+ year old vines on the Flagey side). A more elegant, and slightly cooler, nose reflects notes of just picked cherries, exotic tea and hints of anise and clove. There is more weight and punch to the bigger and more powerful... Read More

On the clays, the wine is fuller and more powerful. The tannins are more marked with an architectural character that takes time to polish. Its texture, which is more solid than the estate's other Vosne-Romanée cuvées,... Read More

A broad and at the same time deeper nose. Beautiful clarity, super energy, more saline accented flavour, almost a licorice in the finish. Another great wine for the label.

The 2022 Auxey-Duresses offers up aromas of spiced plums, berries and grilled meats, followed by a medium-bodied, supple and spicy palate. Raphaël Coche has turned out another terrific set of wines in 2022, exhibiting superb... Read More

The 2022 Bourgogne Rouge has a bright, perky bouquet with touches of red cherry and blueberry. The palate is well balanced, quite tensile and lively with ample depth and a more peppery finish than many of its peers. You could... Read More

Domaine Coche-Dury’s tiny 0.25-hectare parcel in Monthélie yields a Pinot Noir that balances Côte de Beaune finesse with the house’s trademark drive. The 2022 vintage offers pure red-berry fruit, subtle... Read More

The 2021 Volnay 1er Cru opens in the glass with aromas of red berries and plums mingled with peonies, orange zest and spices. Medium to full-bodied, supple and satiny, it's pure and lively, with a more tightly wound, incisive... Read More

The usual blend of Taillepieds and Clos des Chênes, from a parcel that straddles the border of the two climats, Coche's 2022 Volnay 1er Cru offers up aromas of sweet berries, cherries, peonies and vine smoke, followed... Read More

A slightly riper nose of blue skinned fruit, plum, anise and more evident floral influence is complemented by the equally ripe, rich and opulent larger-bodied flavors where the seductive texture contrasts markedly with the firm,... Read More

from an incredible 6.46 ha parcel, which doesn't include the .67 ha section planted to chardonnay. This is aromatically quite similar to the 1er except that it is notably more restrained and requires considerable swirling... Read More

The 2021 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru underwent a picked piecemeal from the 30 different plots to find the best order that actually was linked to vine age. It has a gorgeous bouquet with brambly red fruit, loam, blood oranges... Read More

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I asked for the blend rather than tackling the individual components. A fine bright rich purple. An exquisite bouquet, still a baby but you can feel that there is a multitude of detail to... Read More

For several decades now the Domaine de L'Arlot has been following its own path to creating wines that reflect both the subtleties of diverse terroirs and a distinct house style that is unique in Burgundy. The Domaine is located... Read More

The nose brings out deep, intense floral and fruity notes, mixed with hints of spice. Described as a more muscular wine, the palate is straightforward yet complex, elegant and full-bodied. The finish is long and intense, suggesting... Read More

Dense red to crimson. The bouquet is a little more closed than Les Suchots, but with a suggestion of a fair intensity of fruit to follow. Prettily floral, cherry and raspberry too, this is rather stylish, still with a little biscuit... Read More

The 2022 Nuits Saint-Georges Mont des Oiseaux 1er Cru was raised in 35% new oak and taken from barrel. The nose demonstrated a slight reduction, though attractive cranberry and wild strawberry fruit are already in place. The medium-bodied... Read More

The wine defends the Côte de Nuits Villages appellation with a beautiful allure. Its ambition is serene: to showcase the finesse of Pinot Noir. It develops a lively nose that ventilates notes of morello cherry and stone,... Read More

A glowing brisk crimson colour. The bouquet is where it belongs, at the heart of Vosne-Romanée. Still needs a little teasing out though. Good energy at the front of the palate, a useful thread of acidity, the oak lends... Read More

he 2023 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru has a gorgeous bouquet that blossoms in the glass. Dark cherries, touches of violet and iodine just soar with aeration—wonderfully delineated. The palate is medium-bodied with... Read More

The 2022 Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots 1er Cru, matured in 40% new oak, is intense on the nose, opulent yet controlled with mainly red berry fruit, allspice and rose petal scents, just a hint of black olive emerging with time.... Read More

The coiled, intense 2023 Pinot Noir Bloom's Field is dark-fruited and floral on the nose, leading to a multidimensional palate that combines textural depth and breadth with stunning saturation and focus. The palate is vibrant... Read More

Domaine de la Côte ‘La Côte’ Pinot Noir 2023 stands as the estate’s flagship, sourced from a singular, windswept slope in California’s Sta. Rita Hills. Farmed organically and crafted with minimal... Read More

Despite its dark and brooding reticence on the nose, the 2023 Pinot Noir Memorious is shaping up to be a beautiful combination of polished, weightless, herbal and saline. The texture is beautifully lacy and dexterous, with a long,... Read More

The remaining reds all possessed plenty of tannic structure for support and the ability to develop over time. The Grands-Echézeaux is even more generous than the Echézeaux, open and succulent, displaying cherry,... Read More

The 2022 La Tâche Grand Cru is the most complex and compelling wine in the range at this early stage. Wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet red berries and plums mingled with rose petals, orange zest, exotic spices,... Read More

The latter offers opulence and a silky texture, along with rose, strawberry, cherry, sandalwood and mineral flavors. It is open and translucent, balanced and long, in a word, sexy, despite the structure underneath.

Dense red to crimson. The bouquet is a little more closed than Les Suchots, but with a suggestion of a fair intensity of fruit to follow. Prettily floral, cherry and raspberry too, this is rather stylish, still with a little biscuit... Read More