The story of cheap Pinot Noir is a tale of woe. Because the grape is so sensitive to climate and soil type, it grows well
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Wine Review: Seufert Winery Pinot Noir Zenith Vineyard 2009 Eola-Amity Hills AVA
We spent a week last fall in the Willamette Valley tasting our way through the offerings from about 30 wineries, many of them internationally acclaimed
Budget Wine: Mark West Pinot Noir California 2013
Famously difficult to grow and difficult to make, Pinot Noir used to be primarily for connoisseurs. Budget Pinot was almost unheard of until Mark West
A Eulogy: The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir Yamhill 1990 RIP
On Saturday, January 24, 2015 at approximately 6:00 P.M. the very last bottle of this fine Pinot Noir was poured. I claim to know this
Wine Review: Domaine de la Vougeraie Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2009
The quest for the perfect Pinot takes a big step forward. Most wine lovers have an “aha” moment early in their drinking career in which,
Ayers Pioneer Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge 2012
On our recent trip to Willamette Valley, this was one of my favorite wines. The medium intensity nose is complex with great dimension—black cherry and
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 