
California Pinot Noir
Internationally recognized for gorgeous, pure fruit combined with great elegance ...
Internationally recognized for gorgeous, pure fruit combined with great elegance, California Pinot noir thrives among the state’s cooler, coastal zones. Characterized by eclectic flavors and aromas of strawberry, black cherry, plum and potpourri with notes of forest floor, mushroom or black tea, the best California Pinot noir boast a supple texture and good acidity, giving them the ability to improve with age.
Credited with the beginning of Pinot noir’s glory in California, two growers, Joe Rochioli and Joseph Swan in the late 1960s independently planted Pinot noir vineyards in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County. Today Sonoma County remains the leading producer of Pinot noir in the state, and Pinot noir is the leading red grape in the county, achieving its highest potential, in the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast.
Other coastal appellations where Pinot noir flourishes include Carneros, Anderson Valley and most of the Central Coast.
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Williams Selyem Hirsch Pinot Noir 2010Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
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- WS
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Rochioli West Block Pinot Noir 2010Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- WE
- WS
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Siduri Clos Pepe Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
- WS
- WE
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Williams Selyem Precious Mountain Pinot Noir 2010Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- WE
- W&S
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Rochioli Three Corner Pinot Noir 2010Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- WS
- WE
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Belle Glos Taylor Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010Pinot Noir from Sonoma County, California
- WS
- WE
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Sea Smoke Cellars Southing Pinot Noir (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2010Pinot Noir from Central Coast, California
- WE
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Hanzell Pinot Noir 2010Pinot Noir from Sonoma County, California
- WE
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Calera Mills Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010Pinot Noir from Mt. Harlan, Central Coast, California
- RP
- WE
- WS
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Sea Smoke Cellars Ten Pinot Noir 2010Pinot Noir from Central Coast, California
- WE
- WS
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Mount Eden Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir (slightly torn label) 2010Pinot Noir from Santa Cruz Mountains, California
- RP
- WE
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Rochioli Sweetwater Pinot Noir 2010Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- WE
- WS