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October 2020 - US Pinot Noir & Pinot Gris

October 2020 - US Pinot Noir & Pinot Gris
This month's Wine feature is US Pinot Noir & Pinot Gris Wines

US Pinot Noir & Pinot Gris Reviews

Lawer Estates 2018 Betsys Vineyard Pinot Noir
92 points
$32
A firm and oaky Pinot Noir with unabashedly fruity aromatics; drink now or cellar.
Portola Vineyards 2018  Pinot Noir
92 points
$38
A concentrated, highly appealing Pinot Noir that's excellent now and will continue to evolve with cellar time.
Kirkland Signature 2018  Pinot Noir
91 points
$12
Best Buy
A fruit-forward, palate-pleasing Pinot Noir with nice depth of flavor
91 points $12 Best Buy
Bargetto 2019 Reserve Pinot Noir
91 points
$45
A nicely balanced Santa Cruz Pinot Noir with bright vivid fruit and complementing savory notes.
Kirkland Signature 2018  Pinot Noir
90 points
$9
Best Buy
A rock solid Pinot Noir that delivers big pops of elegant flavor and silky texture.
90 points $9 Best Buy
Bargetto 2018  Pinot Noir
90 points
$30
A vibrant Pinot Noir with some aging potential; bright delicious fruit may lend way to more complex and nuanced flavors in the near future.
Paradise Ridge 2017  Pinot Noir
90 points
$40
A fruit-forward, juicy Pinot Noir that will complement roasted turkey and pork.
Cursive 2019  Pinot Grigio
88 points
$7
Best Buy
A crisp and clean Pinot Grigio that refreshes.
88 points $7 Best Buy
Benziger 2018  Pinot Noir
88 points
$19
A spicy, toasty Pinot Noir for the cooler months.
Portola Vineyards 2018 Los Trancos Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir
88 points
$38
A bright and food-friendly Pinot Noir with big notes of blue fruit.
Reynolds Family Winery 2018  Pinot Noir
88 points
$45
An oak-kissed Pinot Noir with a spicy side.
Firefly Ridge 2018  Pinot Grigio
87 points
$9
Best Buy
A balanced Pinot Grigio for summer Italian fare.
87 points $9 Best Buy
It’s a Headsnapper 2018  Pinot Noir
87 points
$9
Best Buy
A food-friendly Monterey Pinot.
87 points $9 Best Buy
Golden Winery 2018  Pinot Noir
87 points
$12
An earthy-but-bright Pinot Noir with great food affinity.
Firefly Ridge 2018  Pinot Noir
86 points
$9
Best Buy
A robust, food-friendly Pinot Noir for cool-weather pairing.
86 points $9 Best Buy
Cursive 2018  Pinot Noir
86 points
$14
Best Buy
An oaky, smoky Pinot Noir for autumnal pairings.
86 points $14 Best Buy
South Coast 2019  Pinot Grigio
86 points
$14
Best Buy
An even and attractive Pinot Grigio sipper.
86 points $14 Best Buy
Chloe 2018  Pinot Noir
86 points
$17
A fruity, chewy Pinot Noir to try with Latin cuisines.
Bargetto 2019  Pinot Grigio
86 points
$28
Silky texture invites the imbiber for a second sip in this easy-drinking Pinot Grigio.
Love Noir 2018  Pinot Noir
85 points
$15
An easy Pinot Noir for the table.
Frey 2019  Pinot Grigio
84 points
$15
A funky, baked Pinot Grigio with a laid back appeal.
Imagery Estate 2019  Pinot Noir
84 points
$19
A juicy, easy-drinking Pinot Noir for weeknight sipping.
South Coast 2019 Reserve Pinot Grigio
84 points
$20
A crushable Pinot Grigio to serve ice cold.
Keynote 2018  Pinot Noir
83 points
$11
An oaky red quaffer for simple sipping.
CK Mondavi 2019  Pinot Grigio
82 points
$7
A breezy white quaffer to serve ice cold on hot days.
Monte De Oro 2019 Estate Grown Pinot Gris
81 points
$19
A funky, slightly savory Pinot Gris for creative pairings.
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