
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.
- Cabernet Sauvignon1512
- Pinot Noir1344
- Zinfandel709
- Other Red Blends497
- Syrah/Shiraz423
- Bordeaux Red Blends390
- Merlot375
- Petite Sirah180
- Rhône Blends175
- Grenache85
- Cabernet Franc82
- Other Red Wine59
- Malbec47
- Sangiovese45
- Tempranillo41
- Barbera35
- Mourvedre29
- Petit Verdot26
- Primitivo24
- Carignan9
- Dolcetto7
- Nebbiolo7
- Pinotage5
- Aglianico4
- Bonarda3
- Pinot Meunier3
- Tannat3
- Gamay2
- Valdiguie2
- Mondeuse2
- Sagrantino2
- Teroldego2
- Trousseau2
- Touriga Nacional1
- Refosco1
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A.P. Vin Kanzler Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
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Kosta Browne Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- WS
- CG
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Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- RP
- WS
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Williams Selyem Olivet Lane Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Sonoma County, California
- WE
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Hahn SLH Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Kosta Browne Russian River Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Pennywise Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from California
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Pahlmeyer Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- WS
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Lucia Vineyards Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
- WS
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Williams Selyem Hirsch Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- WE
- TP
- W&S
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Robert Stemmler Carneros Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Carneros, California
- WS
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Sea Smoke Cellars Ten Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Central Coast, California
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Calera de Villiers Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Central Coast, California
- RP
- WS
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Joseph Phelps Pastorale Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- WE
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Williams Selyem Bucher Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- WE
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DeLoach O.F.S. Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- WE
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Castle Rock Monterey Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Monterey, Central Coast, California
- WE
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Williams Selyem Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California
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Williams Selyem Foss Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Cirq Treehouse Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- WS
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Estancia Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Central Coast, California
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Twomey Cellars by Silver Oak Russian River Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- WE
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Edna Valley Vineyard Paragon Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Edna Valley, Central Coast, California
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Aubert UV Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Sonoma County, California
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Heron Mendocino Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from North Coast, California