Spellbinding aromas of rose petals, strawberries, citrus and bark, with hints of lemongrass. Medium-bodied, tight and structured, this offers a captivating combination of linear intensity and calmness, so classy and...

98+ The 2023 Pinot Noir DuMOL Estate Vineyard is a real head-turner, just as it was in barrel. Dark, sumptuous fruit, leather, incense, tobacco, dried herbs and graphite open first, buffered by brisk acids and beams of...

Offers beautifully rendered notes of hibiscus, rose petal, damson plum and mulberry that stretch out lengthily thanks to the fine-beaded acidity and taut, precise tannins. The sapid finish lets in tea and incense hints...

For fans of bigger and more powerful Pinot Noir, the 2010 Bernardus Pinot Noir from their Sierra Mar Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands hits all the right notes. Visually opaque with a deep brick red hue, this wine is...

This intense Pinot brings on the sultry aromas, with baked cherry, toasted nori, black tea and grilled mushroom notes on the complex and evolving nose. The palate is equally vivacious, with the plush tannins balancing...

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2021 Irmgard Pinot Noir soars form the glass with vibrant notes of fresh cranberries, Bing cherries, and red roses, followed by hints of wild strawberries and underbrush. The medium to...

The 2019 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills is an attractive, ethereal wine. Sweet dried cherry, mint, tobacco and sage are some of the aromas and flavors that open in the glass. I would give this a few years in bottle to soften...

The 2016 Pinot Noir The Settler Cleary Ranch Vineyard is an intriguing wine that nicely shows off the Ernest house style. Crushed red berries, blood orange, chalk and mint give the Settler its distinctive upper register...

(94+ points) The 2022 Pinot Noir MacIntyre Estate Vineyard was harvested on August 24 before the Labor Day heat wave. It has intoxicating aromas of pomegranate, rhubarb, hibiscus tea and iodine. The light-bodied palate is...

Within a remarkable set of wines, the 2023 Pinot Noir Radian Vineyard gets my nod as the most multidimensional wine in The Hilt's portfolio. While several wines in the lineup display oceanic, kelp and nori-like aromas...

Made from around 60% estate fruit, the 2023 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley has slowly opening scents of red cherry, strawberry, lavender, gravel dust and mossy bark. The medium-bodied palate offers crunchy red fruit and...

Aromas of fresh black cherry, roses, cinnamon and sage burst from the glass on the nose of this Pinot. The palate is energetic, with flavors of spiced plum, crushed Bing cherry, orange peel, black tea and purple flowers...

Leave it to this pioneering Central Coast producer to craft an appellation cuvée that tastes exactly like this region smells. Aromas of sagebrush, pepper, iron and red plum lead into a palate of juniper, bay leaf and...

The 2023 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) is open-knit, plush and very nicely built. A surprising amount of graphite minerality opens first, lending complexity to the concentrated yet weightless dark berry fruit and subtle...

(94+ points) The 2023 Pinot Noir Zéphirine unfolds dramatically in the glass; flint, pipe tobacco, damp earth and mushroom give way to pure blackberry and black cherry as it opens. The full-bodied palate is powerfully...

This wine is a classic expression of Pinot Noir from a consumer favorite. Although the vintage was cool, with some heat spikes and rain, they still managed to produce a dynamic supple, red-berried, crushed herb dynamo...

Pouring a youthful red/ruby hue, the 2021 Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard Estate offers wonderful clarity and ripeness in the glass, with notes of black raspberries, licorice spice, pine sap, and candied flowers. Elegant all the...

The 2022 Pinot Noir Sierra Mar Vineyard is the most bracing and tensile of the Roar Pinot Noirs, opening with focused aromas of ripe red fruits, crushed stones, dried herbs and orange peels. The palate is opulent and...

The 2022 Pinot Noir Laurelwood District bursts from the glass with inviting scents of blueberry, red cherry, dried herbs, tobacco and orange peel. The medium-bodied palate offers generous, perfumed flavors and...

A rather svelte pinot with black-cherry, leather, bark and sauteed-mushroom character. It’s medium-bodied with fine and polished tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Some redwood and dried sea wood. Salted caramel, too...

Grapes for the 2022 Pinot Noir Royal St. Robert were harvested on September 5. It has layered aromas of rhubarb, blackberry, tea leaves, bitters and earth. The light-bodied palate is silky, fresh and elegantly styled with...

Fascinating aromas of blackberries, volcanic ash and some stone follow through to a medium-bodied palate with medium, round tannins and a juicy finish. Fine tannins. Drink or hold.

The 2022 Pinot Noir Holder Vineyard has intense, slowly unfurling scents of pomegranate liqueur, blood orange, tea leaves and loamy earth, gaining detail as it spends time in the glass. The medium-bodied palate is...

The 2022 Pinot Noir Dundee Hills has inviting aromas of cranberry, red cherry, mushrooms, woodsmoke and tea leaves. The light-bodied palate is bursting with earthy flavors. It’s structured by chalky tannins and juicy...

The 2022 Pinot Noir Soberanes Vineyard sees more whole clusters and less new oak than the other wines in the Pisoni range, a combination that affords it noticeably more clarity and balance. The nose opens with dehydrated...

A walk in the woods of the Oregon Coast Range comes to mind as the wine's aromas of trailing blackberries, the saline of a maritime breeze and pine needles emerge from the glass. There's also a tiny aroma of chalkboard...

Crushed cherries, plum sauce and hints of blood orange introduce the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon One Stone. It is juicy to the core and energetic, with ripe red and black fruits guided by a core of vibrant acidity. A bit...

A heady and concentrated Pinot Noir from the steep Dundee Hills plot of Anderson Family Vineyards. Savoury elements of pine sap and dried herbs frame aromas of clove, crushed violets and red plums. The palate is textured...

The 2022 Pinot Noir Harmony Lane Vineyard has inviting scents of red cherry, pomegranate liqueur, conifer and loamy earth. The light-bodied palate balances a deep core of fruit with mouthwatering acidity and chalky...