About Burgundy Varietals from USA

About Burgundy Varietals from USA
The United States is one of the most important players in the wine industry. On sheer numbers alone, the US is the fourth largest country in terms of total production; but it is the outstanding quality of wines from the US that is an additional part of its worldwide prestige. While the first wines produced in the colonies date back to the late 18th century, it has only been since the mid-1960s that the US has entered the premium wine market on a large scale. California, especially Napa Valley and Sonoma County were the areas that drove the new quality movement. Other areas in California also were home to great wines; soon Washington and Oregon were home to first-class wines as well. New York State, especially the Finger Lakes are was rediscovered for its Rieslings and soon wineries started opening in states such as Texas, Virginia and North Carolina. Today, 90% of domestic premium wine is produced in California and there are several wine types that share the spotlight; these include Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, Pinot Noir from Sonoma's Russian River Valley as well as Santa Barbara County and Chardonnay from several regions, such as Monterey and Sonoma County. Bordeaux-styles reds from Washington State have received great acclaim as have Oregon Pinot Noirs. Today, the United States is in an enviable position of being one of the largest producers of wine as well as one of the most celebrated.

Top Picks for USA

Burgundy Varietals

Cherry Creek Cellars 2023 Charamar Collection Pinot Noir
97 points
$30
A marvelously balanced and rich Pinot Noir with great fruit, savoriness and oak notes.
Awards: '2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Best Vinifera Red Wine' 2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Winner - 2025 Best Pinot Noir
Rosina’s Winery 2021 Estate Pinot Noir
95 points
$30
A delightfully fruity and savory NY Pinot with superb table appeal and pairing potential.
Dutton-Goldfield Winery 2023 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir
94 points
$60
This opulent Pinot is soft, silky, full and lightly jammy all at the same time; a generous, balanced style that will stand up to red meat and not overpower grilled fish.
Specially Selected 2024  Pinot Noir
94 points
$9
Best Buy
Great balance and texture; from exotic mushrooms to wild forest berries, red flowers and vanilla, this Pinot over-delivers.
94 points $9 Best Buy
Wine Spots 2023  Pinot Noir
93 points
$49
A lively combination of supple texture, sweet and savory fruit, and a peppery snap at the finish keeps this Pinot interesting.
Drum Roll Wine 2022 Pinot Renoir Pinot Noir
92 points
$28
Pristine red fruits, delicate mushrooms, a hint of allspice and sensual tannins, Oregon doing what Oregon does best.
Drum Roll Wine 2022 Single Vineyard Mt. Pisgah Pinot Noir
92 points
$30
Silky and sensuous flavors of forest berries, exotic mushrooms and spice are in harmony and balance.
Mira Winery 2015 Stanly Ranch Pinot Noir
92 points
$55
A chewy, flavor-packed Pinot with a nice balance of fruit and savory notes.
Mira Winery 2018 Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir
92 points
$95
An intriguing meaty and savory Pinot Noir that will be great to pair with BBQ.
Ron Rubin 2023  Pinot Noir
92 points
$25
A juicy, savory RRV pinot with attractive fruit, balanced toasty, chocolate-y oak, and pleasing warmth on the finish.