California Pinot noir

A cooler-climate expression of the famous Sonoma Coast terroir from one of our favorite domestic producers! Restrained and delicate, with tart red fruit flavors—cranberry, sour cherry—and subtle hints of forest floor.... Read More

A bolder offering within the much-loved Anthill Farms single-vineyard lineup, ‘Campbell Ranch’ is very savory, with layers of ripe raspberry, brambly blackberry, crushed wildflowers, fresh mint, pine, and a gamey undertone.... Read More

From a single vineyard just below Occidental Ridge, this gorgeous Pinot Noir benefits from a large diurnal shift, resulting in an elegant wine with precise acidity and structure. A particularly exceptional vintage, this offers... Read More

Aromas of freshly-picked cherry, raspberry, and strawberry open into flavors of luxurious red fruit and the exotic spice characteristic of the Carneros AVA, next door to more-famous Napa. Pleasant acidity and a supple mouthfeel... Read More

From an organically and dry-farmed ‘monopole’ vineyard on the Sonoma Coast, this is as pure and focused an expression of domestic Pinot Noir as you’ll ever find: lively aromas and flavors of fresh cranberry,... Read More

Produced in tiny quantities from the home estate vineyard of one of the country’s finest low-intervention winemakers, this gorgeous wine marries elegance & restraint with age-worthy structure that will reward significant... Read More

From the original, half-acre parcel of Gideon Beinstock’s home vineyard, planted in 1980, this outstanding Pinot Noir showcases the elegance & age-worthiness of this terroir and talented winemaker. Like the greatest Burgundy,... Read More

Benefiting from the relatively cool climate of the Sta. Rita Hills, this California Pinot Noir hearkens to the higher acidity, more elegant wines of the Willamette Valley or even Burgundy. Notes of bright red fruit—cherries,... Read More

This fresh, lively red blend is 53% Valdiguie, a grape frequently confused with Gamay, while much of the remaining blend comes from a co-planted field with dozens of variety. Bright acidity, juicy raspberry, blackberry, and a... Read More

While many Anderson Valley producers chase the bold, overly-ripe style of Pinot that is popular today, the Drews have stayed true to their roots, producing wines of remarkable elegance—reminiscent of ‘90s Littorai... Read More

This bright, elegant Cali Pinot is made from biodynamically-farmed fruit and spontaneously fermented with native yeasts before aging in neutral oak. Fresh & well-balanced, with bright red fruit and elegant, almost chalky, minerality,... Read More

Inspired by the finesse of Burgundy, this is a hugely delicious Sonoma Coast wine bursting with layers of ripe red berries, star anise, fresh mint, and subtle spice. A cool, refreshing core of minerality adds grace and elegance—superbly... Read More

Affordable, sustainably-farmed Cali Pinot Noir from the top-notch people at Norton Ridge: medium body and ripe fruit characteristics bely the old world inspiration of this “Vin de France-inspired” Pinot Noir. Delicious,... Read More

This second-label Pinot Noir from Bob Varner features fruit from only the Edna Valley, but at a value-oriented Central Coast AVA price point. Vibrant and fresh, it offers lively acidity, bright red fruit aromas and flavors, and... Read More

This gorgeous, single-vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot shows Rivers-Marie’s skill at producing elegant, nuanced wines that still boast the power and structure for long-term aging. Crunchy and red-fruit, with high-toned white... Read More

Sinskey’s Pinot Noir is a favorite year after year thanks to its subtle marriage of Old World restraint and New World terroir—lush red fruit (cranberry, cherry, strawberry) is layered with baking spice, orange zest,... Read More

Sinskey’s Pinot Noir is a favorite year after year thanks to its subtle marriage of Old World restraint and New World terroir—lush red fruit (cranberry, cherry, strawberry) is layered with baking spice, orange zest,... Read More

Vibrant aromas and flavors of wild strawberry, peach, and hints of citrus zest. Mouthwatering acidity balances the pure fruit and strong mineral undertones. The finish is dry and refreshing with hints of lime, watermelon and hints... Read More

Jamey Whetstone learned winemaking at Turley and spent a summer at Dujac, so it’s no surprise he knows his way around an excellent Pinot Noir! Bright, floral aromas of rose petal, dark cherry, and oak spice lead to a ripe,... Read More

Coming from two cool, coastal vineyard sites, this Pinot Noir is fresh, bright, and incredibly elegant, with aromas and flavors of cranberry, pomegranate, wildflowers, and wet stone. Aging in neutral oak adds pleasant structure... Read More

From organically-farmed vineyards in Anderson Valley, this is California pinot with the elegance and balance of good Burgundy—vibrant acidity lifts generous but not overly ripe notes of red fruit, subtle spice, and gorgeous... Read More

This single-vineyard offering from Wentworth Vineyards is their take on a ’1er Cru’ bottling in the Burgundian tradition, built for a little extra development in the cellar compared to their entry-level wine. Complex... Read More

This liter of co-fermented Pinot Noir and Chardonnay might just be the perfect chillable red for summer! Racy, precise acidity lifts crowd-pleasing flavors of cranberry, red apple, blood orange, and cactus flower. Restrained tannins... Read More