Comments on: This Valentine’s Day, don’t have pinot envy

By: Cassandra

Cassandra — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:49:33 +0000

Just ran across this post and here are a few I’ve enjoyed lately (granted, prices on pinot have come down quite a bit since this was first posted.)

From Oregon: ’09 O’Reilly’s ($17); ’08 Wine by Joe ($19); ’08 Acrobat ($20). From New Zealand: Sherwood ’08 ($16). I bought a couple of cases of the O’Reilly’s, which is the value brand of Owen Roe. It’s been a consistent crowd-pleaser with people who are picky about their wine and people who aren’t.

By: Eric Birenbaum

Eric Birenbaum — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:49:29 +0000

Yet another Pinot Noir suggestion in the $20 and under category is Becker’s 2007 Pinot Noir. It is from Germany, yet it says “Pinot Noir” on the label, not spatburgunder. A great bargain.

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:27:53 +0000

Firesteed and Wine by Joe…both of Oregon…no similarly priced California Pinot can compete!

By: Antique Ring

Antique Ring — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:56:52 +0000

I usually do not comment on blog posts but I found this quite interesting, so here goes. Thanks! Regards, P.

By: Dr Vino’s wine blog » Blog Archive » More pinot envy - three pinots under $16!! Stadlman, St Michael, Ninth Island

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:33:32 +0000

[...] Miles told everybody to get pinot noir, it’s been hard to find a good value. We’ve taken the plunge before and came up with several good American ones under $20. Now we raise the degree of [...]

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:37:03 +0000

Castle Rock Pinot from Willamette Valley is a great value at $12. The Castle Rock Mendocino and Monterey are good as well at $11. Wild Horse Pinto Noir goes for just a little over $20 and is excellent.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:13:29 +0000

My current favorite is the 2006 Sipino from Yahmill Valley Vineyards. Strawberry liquorice nose, with good earthiness. Not overoaked.

By: Erin McGrath

Erin McGrath — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:39:45 +0000

My favorite, favorite Pinot under $20 is POPPY. For a mere $13 (sometimes $11) – it is a smashing alternative to higher-priced Pinots and is quite easy to find (more in wine shops than grocery stores, though.)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 09:06:00 +0000

Two nice pinot noirs under $20 are the Echelon 2005 from Cali and the Kim Crawford 2005 from New Zealand. They are nice values, good food wines and most importantly taste like pinot.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 18:43:00 +0000

I think the Meridian pinot noir at $12 is surprisingly good for the price.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:29:00 +0000

Check out the following article in the Menlo Park/Atherton Almanac

http://www.almanacnews.com/story.php?story_id=3597

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 08:58:00 +0000

i would suggest Parker Station- second label of Fess Parker- normally around 15-20ish. also- for a nice little blend try the Meditrina from Sokol Blosser- under 20 again

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 20:27:00 +0000

Two other deep-value pinots that I've tried recently and liked:

2004 Kiwi Pinot Noir $10
and
2004 Maison Latour Pinot Noir Vin de Pays des Coteaux du Verdon Domaine de Valmoissine $12

Both very light-bodied, both with correct, spicy noses. The Latour has a better nose, the Kiwi better on the palate. I can enjoy both, which is surprising at that price point!

By: Dr. Vino

Dr. Vino — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 14:52:00 +0000

I could not recommend the other seven bottles. I separated the wheat from the chaff for you.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 14:39:00 +0000

OK… I saw 5 wines there, where are the other 7???