Rich cherry flavor and fairly similar to Edna Valley, a bit of cola comes through. Very traditional Pinot Noir taste and feel to it. (In May, we reviewed a Viognier – not your typical white wine - ...

This popular red grape originated in Burgundy but has spread across the New World. Like its white Burgundian counterpart Chardonnay, Pinot Noir is early-budding, early-ripening and thin-skinned. The ...

The 2009 Estancia Monterey County Pinot Noir is an edgy handmade lesson in varietals and a good deal at anywhere from $10 to $15. It is widely available. In addition to bramble, this satisfying estate ...

The 2006 Estancia Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir is a clear bright red. The powerhouse nose is classic pinot noir velvet. Instantly apparent are the aromas of blueberry, cherry and spice.

1996 Estancia Pinnacles Pinot Noir, Monterey County ($11). This is not a classic Burgundian pinot noir but a distinctly Californian style with lush, black-cherry fruit, a hint of smoked meat, a touch ...

In wine-drinking circles, I have a reputation for being fanatical (I prefer “reverent”) about pinot noir. Apparently I am not adept at concealing my disappointment when it does not make an appearance ...

Under the right circumstances, in ideal climatic conditions, pinot noir can produce the richest, most velvet-smooth wines in the world. The best-of-the-best are acknowledged to come from the Cote d’Or ...