Burgundian Pinot Noir is about the many ways to be charming. This village wine does it with pretty. Alas, it is a dirty pretty thing,
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The Cult of Pinot Noir: A Former Member Speaks
In his post “Pinotism is a cult within the wine world. Why?” Andrew Jeffords points to the peculiar and singular status of Pinot Noir: The
Wine Review: Argyle Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2019
Known for pioneering sparkling wine in Willamette Valley, Argyle’s Pinot Noir can be quite alluring as well. Entrancing aromas of crisp, fresh pomegranate with a
Wine Review: Sosie Wines Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2017 and Red Blend Moon Mountain District 2017
Sosie Wines is a relative newcomer to Sonoma, founded in 2015 by Scott MacFiggen and Regina Bustamante . They advertise “low intervention” winemaking and an
Wine Review: Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Martaella Vineyard Russian River Valley 2017
Elegant and powerful, this is one of Gary Farrell’s distinctive single-vineyard cuvées. Black cherry and glorious garam masala spice prevail, an aura of rose and
Wine Review: Albert Bichot Vielles Vigne de Pinot Noir Bourgogne 2018
It’s a real pleasure to find an affordable wine from Burgundy that reminds you of the table wine at a bistro in Beaune. It’s a
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 