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David's Wine Picks - Great Pinot Noir at $25 or Less
(posted: February 21st, 2020)
In this column, published a couple of times a year, David shares his passion for and expert knowledge of fine wines.
In each post he offers several selections that provide great value.
He identifies wines for drinking now, which ones to put away for several years, and those that are worth enjoying now and laying in a supply for future enjoyment.
Enjoy David's Wine Picks, and let us know if there is something you'd like David to review in a future column.
Wine Spectator's Best Pinot Noir Wines at $25 or Less
The Wine Spectator has just published their list of the best red wines released in 2019 priced at $25 or less.
Pinot Noir, long considered a difficult grape to grow but now a global powerhouse, yielded the following highly rated wines in 2019:
| Wine Maker and Region | Year | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innocent Bystander - Central Otago, New Zealand | 2017 | 92 | $25 |
| Maison L'Envoye - Williamette Valley, Oregon | 2017 | 91 | $20 |
| La Crema - Sonoma Coast | 2017 | 90 | $25 |
| Landmark - Monterey, Santa Barbara, Sonoma Counties | 2017 | 90 | $25 |
| Lange - Williamette Valley, Oregon Classique | 2017 | 90 | $25 |
| Matua - Marlborough, New Zealand | 2017 | 89 | $12 |
Pick up a few bottles of these great Pinot Noirs, presently ready to drink, and enjoy the flavors of pomegranate, cherry, and red currant.
Guide to Ratings:
- 95 - 100 Classic, a great wine
- 90 - 94 Outstanding, a wine of superior style and character
- 85 - 89 Very good wine, with special qualities
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