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Momental

Momental
2020 Pinot Noir, California

Pair this wine with:
Beef Cheese Pasta Pork

Category: Pinot Noir

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 14%
87 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$19

Momental
2020 Pinot Noir, California

Pair this wine with:
Beef Cheese Pasta Pork

Category: Pinot Noir

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 14%
Garnet color. Aromas and flavors of duncan hines milk chocolate cupcake frosting, black plum, and mister pibb with a velvety, bright, dryish medium body and an interesting, medium finish displaying accents of ripe red cherry and chocolate covered brandied cherries. A broad shouldered Pinot Noir that would please a Merlot drinker.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Juicy & Smooth
Aroma Aroma: duncan hines milk chocolate cupcake frosting, black plum, and mister pibb
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with accents of ripe red cherry and chocolate covered brandied cherries
Sweetness Sweetness: Dryish
Enjoy Enjoy: Now on its own and with food
Recipes Pairing: Baked Ham, Meat Loaf, Lasagna
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A broad shouldered Pinot Noir that would please a Merlot drinker.

The Producer or Importer or Marketer

The Wine Group

The Producer or  Importer or  Marketer
4596 Tesla Road
Livermore, CA 94550
USA
1 925-456-2500

Their Portfolio

BR 101 North NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
BR 101 North NV Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
85 101 North NV Pinot Grigio, California 11% (USA) $5.00.
86 101 North NV White Moscato, California 10.5% (USA) $5.00.
88 101 North NV White Moscato, California 10.5% (USA) $5.00.
86 101 North NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00.
87 101 North NV Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00.
89 101 North NV White Moscato, California 10.5% (USA) $5.00.
88 101 North NV Pinot Grigio, California 11% (USA) $5.00.
85 101 North NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00.
86 101 North NV Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00.
86 101 North NV Pinot Grigio, California 11% (USA) $5.00.
85 101 North NV White Moscato, California 10.5% (USA) $5.00.
88 7 Deadly Wines 2020 7 Deadly Zins, Zinfandel, Lodi 15% (USA) $15.00.
86 7 Deadly Wines 2020 7 Deadly Cab, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi 14% (USA) $15.00.
87 Acquisition 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13% (USA) $35.00.
87 Ancient Roots NV Dark Red Blend, California 13.5% (USA) $12.00.
86 Ancient Roots NV Red Blend, California 13.5% (USA) $7.00.
86 Archetype 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $9.00.
87 Archetype 2020 Chardonnay, California 14.1% (USA) $10.00.
85 Archetype 2020 Pinot Noir, California 14.1% (USA) $10.00.
93 Archetype 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $10.00.
88 Band of Roses 2020 Rosé, Washington 12.5% (USA) $14.00.
90 Bella Figura 2021 Pinot Grigio, Valdadige DOC 12.5% (Italy) $10.00.
BR Beringer Main & Vine NV Pinot Grigio, American 13% (USA) $6.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Beringer Main & Vine NV Rosé, California 11% (USA) $6.00.
BR Beringer Main & Vine NV White Zinfandel, California 8% (USA) $6.00. - Bronze Medal
88 Blacklist 2019 Red Blend, California 14.5% (USA) $39.00.
89 Blacklist 2019 Red Blend, California 14.5% (USA) $12.00.
BR Bodegas Belgrano NV Malbec, Mendoza 12.5% (Argentina) $.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Brick & Cole 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $13.00. - Bronze Medal
86 Brick & Cole 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $13.00.
85 Bucket List NV Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $6.00.
86 Bucket List NV White Moscato, California 10% (USA) $6.00.
BR Bucket List NV Pinot Grigio, California 12% (USA) $6.00. - Bronze Medal
87 Charles Smith 2021 Eve, Chardonnay, Washington 13.5% (USA) $14.00.
91 Charles Smith 2021 Boom Boom, Syrah, Washington 15.2% (USA) $14.00.
93 Charles Smith 2020 The Velvet Devil, Merlot, Washington 13.5% (USA) $14.00.
87 Charles Smith 2021 Chateau Smith, Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington 14% (USA) $17.00.
94 Chloe 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $16.00.
88 Chloe 2020 Pinot Grigio, Valdadige D.O.C. 12.5% (Italy) $16.00.
92 Chloe 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Monterey County 14% (USA) $17.00.
88 Chloe 2020 Chardonnay, Monterey County 14.5% (USA) $16.00.
94 Chloe 2019 Merlot, Monterey County 14.5% (USA) $17.00.
92 Chloe 2020 Pinot Noir, Monterey County 14.1% (USA) $17.00.
89 Chloe 2021 Rosé, Central Coast 13% (USA) $16.00.
88 Chloe 2019 Red No.249, California 13.5% (USA) $17.00.
91 Chloe NV Glera, Prosecco DOC 11% (Italy) $17.00.
89 Chloe 2020 Prosecco Rosé, Glera, Prosecco DOC 11% (Italy) $17.00.
93 Chloe 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $16.00.
86 Chloe 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, San Lucas 14% (USA) $17.00.
86 Chloe 2021 Chardonnay, Monterey County 14.5% (USA) $16.00.
88 Chloe 2021 Merlot, San Lucas 14% (USA) $17.00.
85 Chloe 2021 Pinot Noir, Monterey County 14.5% (USA) $17.00.
87 Chloe 2022 Rosé, Central Coast 13% (USA) $16.00.
88 Chloe 2022 Pinot Grigio, Valdadige DOC 12.5% (Italy) $16.00.
87 Chloe NV Prosecco DOC 11% (Italy) $17.00.
92 Chloe NV Prosecco DOC 11% (Italy) $17.00.
BR Cloud Watcher 2019 Merlot, California 14.1% (USA) $10.00. - Bronze Medal
87 Cloud Watcher 2020 Chardonnay, California 14.1% (USA) $10.00.
85 Cloud Watcher 2020 Pinot Grigio, Valdadige/Etschtaler Doc 12.5% (Italy) $10.00.
87 Cloud Watcher 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $8.00.
88 Cloud Watcher NV Red Blend, California 13.5% (USA) $8.00.
89 Cloud Watcher 2019 Merlot, California 14.1% (USA) $8.00.
88 Cloud Watcher 2021 Pinot Grigio, California 12.5% (USA) $8.00.
89 Cloud Watcher 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, California 12.5% (USA) $8.00.
BR Cloud Watcher 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $10.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Cloud Watcher 2020 Chardonnay, California 14.1% (USA) $10.00. - Bronze Medal
92 Cloud Watcher 2020 Merlot, California 14.5% (USA) $10.00.
87 Cloud Watcher 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $10.00.
86 Cloud Watcher NV Red Blend, California 13.5% (USA) $10.00.
86 Coastal Vibes NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00.
85 Coastal Vibes NV Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $4.00.
85 Coastal Vibes NV White Moscato, California 10.5% (USA) $4.00.
87 Coastal Vibes NV Pinot Grigio, California 11% (USA) $4.00.
87 Coastal Vibes NV Pinot Noir, California 13.5% (USA) $4.00.
92 Coastal Vibes NV Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa 12.5% (South Africa) $4.00.
86 Coastal Vibes NV Sweet Red Blend, California 13% (USA) $4.00.
88 Cocobon Vineyards 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $6.00.
BR Cocobon Vineyards 2020 Roasted Oak Buttery, Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $6.00. - Bronze Medal
86 Cocobon Vineyards NV Red Blend, California 14.1% (USA) $5.00.
87 Cocobon Vineyards 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $6.00.
86 Cocobon Vineyards NV Roasted Oak Red Blend, California 14% (USA) $5.00.
85 Cocobon Vineyards 2021 Roasted Oak Buttery, Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $6.00.
87 Cocobon Vineyards 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $6.00.
85 Cocobon Vineyards NV Dark Red Blend, California 13.5% (USA) $6.00.
86 Cocobon Vineyards NV Roasted Oak Red Blend, California 14% (USA) $5.00.
88 Conservancy 2019 Chardonnay, Sonoma County 14.5% (USA) $19.00.
88 Conservancy 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 14.5% (USA) $19.00.
85 Cooper & Thief 2021 CellarMasters Select Bourbon Barrel-Aged Red Blend, California 16% (USA) $29.00.
85 Cooper & Thief 2021 Brandy Barrel Aged, Pinot Noir, California 15.5% (USA) $29.00.
BR Cupcake 2020 Butterkissed, Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $11.00. - Bronze Medal
94 Cupcake 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $11.00.
88 Cupcake NV Signature Sweets Peach Flavored Wine, Italy 5.5% (Italy) $13.00.
87 Cupcake NV Signature Sweets Berry Flavored Wine, Italy 5.5% (Italy) $13.00.
BR Cupcake NV Signature Sweets Watermelon Flavored Wine, Italy 5.5% (Italy) $13.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Cupcake NV Signature Sweets Sweet Red, Italy 5.5% (Italy) $13.00.
BR Cupcake 2021 Chardonnay, Monterey County 14.5% (USA) $10.00. - Bronze Medal
88 Cupcake 2021 Riesling, Rheinpfalz 11% (Germany) $11.00.
BR Cupcake NV Signature Sweets Berry Flavored Wine, Italy 5.5% (Italy) $13.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Cupcake NV Signature Sweets Peach Flavored Wine, Italy 5.5% (Italy) $13.00.
85 Cupcake NV Signature Sweets Sweet Red, Italy 5.5% (Italy) $13.00.
BR Cupcake NV Signature Sweets Watermelon Flavored Wine, Italy 5.5% (Italy) $13.00. - Bronze Medal
88 Cupcake 2022 Chardonnay, Monterey County 14% (USA) $13.00.
88 Cupcake 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $13.00.
87 Cupcake NV Prosecco DOC 11% (Italy) $17.00.
91 Cupcake 2022 Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie DOC 12.5% (Italy) $13.00.
BR Cupcake LightHearted 2021 Pinot Grigio, California 8% (USA) $9.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Cupcake LightHearted 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, California 8% (USA) $9.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Cupcake LightHearted 2021 Rosé, California 8% (USA) $11.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Cupcake LightHearted 2021 Chardonnay, California 8% (USA) $10.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Cupcake LightHearted 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, California 8% (USA) $10.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Cupcake LightHearted 2021 Rosé, California 8% (USA) $10.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Devour 2020 Buttery, Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $7.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Dive Bar NV Blueberry Flavored Moscato, California 6.5% (USA) $7.00.
85 Dive Bar NV Strawberry Flavored Moscato, California 6.5% (USA) $7.00.
88 Dive Bar NV Peach Flavored Moscato, California 6.5% (USA) $7.00.
85 Dive Bar NV Tropical Flavored Moscato , California 6.5% (USA) $7.00.
87 Dreaming Tree 2020 Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $16.00.
88 Dreaming Tree 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, California 14% (USA) $16.00.
89 Dreaming Tree 2021 Rosé, California 13% (USA) $16.00.
86 Earthgrown 2021 Chardonnay, Monterey County 14.1% (USA) $8.00.
86 Earthgrown 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Monterey County 14.5% (USA) $8.00.
87 Earthgrown 2020 Red Blend, Monterey County 14.5% (USA) $8.00.
87 Fog Lane NV Red Blend, California 14.1% (USA) $9.00.
86 Fog Lane NV Red Blend, California 14.1% (USA) $9.00.
BR Gardenia 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, California 13.5% (USA) $8.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Gardenia 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, California 13.5% (USA) $8.00.
86 Harthill Farms NV Merlot, California 13.5% (USA) $.00.
88 Harthill Farms NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13% (USA) $5.00.
BR Hope Tree NV Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $7.00. - Bronze Medal
91 Hope Tree NV Red Blend, California 13.5% (USA) $5.00.
92 Ivy Ridge 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $14.00.
88 Ivy Ridge 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $14.00.
BR Lemonade Stand At Main & Vine NV Lemonade Moscato, American 6.5% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Lemonade Stand At Main & Vine NV Strawberry Lemonade Rosé, American 6.5% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Lemonade Stand At Main & Vine NV Peach Lemonade Moscato, American 6.5% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
89 Midnight Hour NV Cava DO 11.5% (Spain) $10.00.
88 Midnight Hour NV Prosecco DOC 11% (Italy) $10.00.
87 Momental 2020 Pinot Noir, California 14% (USA) $19.00.
86 Momental NV Pinot Noir, California 14% (USA) $19.00.
86 Narrative 2021 Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $35.00.
86 Oak Leaf NV Sweets Peach Flavored White Wine, Muscat, American 8.5% (USA) $3.00.
85 Oak Leaf NV Sweets Strawberry Flavored Rosé, Muscat, American 8.5% (USA) $3.00.
87 Oak Leaf NV Sweets Tropical Flavored White Wine, American 8.5% (USA) $3.00.
88 Oak Leaf NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13% (USA) $3.00.
87 Oak Leaf NV Merlot, California 12.5% (USA) $3.00.
BR Oak Leaf NV Red Blend, California 9% (USA) $3.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Oak Leaf NV Sauvignon Blanc, California 12% (USA) $3.00. - Bronze Medal
86 Oak Leaf NV Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $3.00.
88 Oak Leaf NV White Moscato, California 10% (USA) $3.00.
88 Oak Leaf NV Pinot Grigio Colombard Blend, California 12% (USA) $3.00.
87 Oak Leaf NV Shiraz, California 12.5% (USA) $3.00.
86 Open Skies NV Pinot Grigio, California 13% (USA) $7.00.
88 Open Skies 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, California 12% (USA) $7.00.
87 Open Skies 2020 Red Blend, Monterey County 14.5% (USA) $7.00.
88 Open Skies 2021 Rosé, California 12% (USA) $7.00.
87 Open Skies 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Monterey County 14.5% (USA) $7.00.
BR PaintBox NV Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $15.00. - Bronze Medal
86 PaintBox NV Pinot Grigio, California 12.5% (USA) $16.00.
88 Pine Crest 2020 Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $12.00.
85 Pine Crest 2020 Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $12.00.
94 Publix Premium 2019 Limited Edition, Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain, Napa Valley 14.5% (USA) $24.00.
87 Quail Oak NV Rosé, California 10.5% (USA) $3.00.
BR Quail Oak NV White Moscato, California 10% (USA) $3.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Quail Oak NV Cabernet Sauvignon, American 13% (USA) $3.00. - Bronze Medal
86 Quail Oak NV Merlot, American 12.5% (USA) $3.00.
92 Rise + Fall 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 14% (USA) $14.00.
86 Save Me, San Francisco 2019 Limited Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, San Lucas 14.5% (USA) $50.00.
88 Screen Press 2020 Pinot Noir, California 13.5% (USA) $35.00.
85 Shoreside 2020 Buttery, Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $8.00.
86 Shoreside 2020 Pinot Grigio, Valdadige/Etschtaler DOC 12.5% (Italy) $8.00.
89 Shoreside 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $8.00.
91 Shoreside 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $9.00.
87 Shoreside 2019 Merlot, California 14.1% (USA) $9.00.
86 Shoreside NV Red Blend, California 13.5% (USA) $9.00.
BR Stolen Season NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Stolen Season 2019 Red Blend, California 13% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Stolen Season NV Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Stolen Season NV Pinot Grigio, California 11% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
88 Stolen Season 2020 Rosé, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00.
BR Summit NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 14% (USA) $19.00. - Bronze Medal
87 Summit NV Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $19.00.
87 SunPop NV Strawberry Flavored Moscato, California 6.5% (USA) $6.00.
BR SunPop NV Peach Flavored Moscato, California 6.5% (USA) $6.00. - Bronze Medal
BR SunPop NV Tropical Flavored Moscato, Calaveras County 6.5% (USA) $6.00. - Bronze Medal
88 SunPop NV Bubbly Brut, Spain 11% (Spain) $6.00.
87 Sunscape NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 12.5% (USA) $9.00.
BR Sunscape NV Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $9.00. - Bronze Medal
92 Sunscape NV Merlot, California 13% (USA) $9.00.
86 Sunscape NV White Moscato, California 10.5% (USA) $9.00.
86 Sunscape NV Pinot Grigio, California 11% (USA) $9.00.
88 Sunscape NV Red Blend, California 13% (USA) $9.00.
92 Sunscape NV Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa 12.5% (South Africa) $9.00.
86 Sunshine Bliss NV Sweet Peach Flavored Wine, California 8.5% (USA) $4.00.
87 Sunshine Bliss NV Sweet Strawberry Flavored Wine, California 8.5% (USA) $4.00.
86 Sunshine Bliss NV White Moscato, California 10.5% (USA) $4.00.
87 Sunshine Bliss NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 12.5% (USA) $4.00.
85 Sunshine Bliss NV Pinot Grigio Columbard Blend, California 12% (USA) $4.00.
90 Sunshine Bliss NV Rose Moscato, California 10% (USA) $4.00.
89 Sunshine Bliss NV Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $4.00.
85 Sunshine Bliss NV Cabernet Sauvignon, American 12.5% (USA) $4.00.
BR Sunshine Bliss NV Pinot Grigio-Colombard White Blend, American 12% (USA) $4.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Sunshine Bliss NV White Moscato, American 10.5% (USA) $4.00.
85 Sunshine Bliss NV Pink Moscato, American 10% (USA) $4.00.
85 Sunshine Bliss NV Chardonnay, American 12.5% (USA) $4.00.
85 Sunshine Bliss NV Sweet Strawberry Flavored Wine, American 8.5% (USA) $4.00.
BR Sunshine Bliss NV Sweet Peach Flavored Wine, American 8.5% (USA) $4.00. - Bronze Medal
91 Tailor Made 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $12.00.
87 Tailor Made 2019 Bourbon Barrel Aged, Cabernet Sauvignon, California 14.4% (USA) $12.00.
88 The Collection 2020 Rosé, Prosecco DOC 11% (Italy) $10.00.
91 The Collection NV Prosecco DOC 11% (Italy) $10.00.
88 Trapiche 2022 Oak Cask Selected Vineyards, Malbec, Mendoza 13.5% (Argentina) $9.00.
87 Trapiche 2022 Oak Cask Selected Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza 13.5% (Argentina) $9.00.
86 Trapiche 2022 Oak Cask Selected Vineyards, Chardonnay, Mendoza 13% (Argentina) $9.00.
89 Trapiche 2021 Medalla, Malbec, Mendoza 14.5% (Argentina) $19.00.
88 Trapiche 2021 Medalla, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza 14% (Argentina) $19.00.
87 Voyager Point 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $9.00.
BR Voyager Point NV Red Blend, California 14.1% (USA) $9.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Voyager Point 2018 Rosé, California 13% (USA) $9.00. - Bronze Medal
95 Voyager Point 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $9.00.
88 Voyager Point 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $9.00.
88 Voyager Point NV Red Blend, California 14.1% (USA) $9.00.
93 Voyager Point 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $9.00.
BR Voyager Point 2018 Rosé, California 12.5% (USA) $9.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Winemakers Selection 2019 Classic Series, Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13% (USA) $5.00.
BR Winemakers Selection NV Brut, Spain 11% (Spain) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Winemakers Selection 2019 Classic Series, Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Winemakers Selection 2019 Classic Series, Pinot Grigio, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00.
BR Winemakers Selection NV Classic Series, White Moscato, California 10% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
86 Winemakers Selection 2020 Rosé, California 12% (USA) $5.00.
87 Winemakers Selection NV Classic Series, White Moscato, California 10% (USA) $5.00.
88 Winemakers Selection 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $5.00.
BR Winemakers Selection 2019 Red Blend, California 13% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Winemakers Selection 2020 Classic Series, Pinot Grigio, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
86 Winemakers Selection 2020 Classic Series, Pinot Noir, California 13.5% (USA) $5.00.
87 Winemakers Selection 2021 Classic Series, Sauvignon Blanc, South-Eastern Australia 12% (Australia) $5.00.
85 Winemakers Selection 2021 Classic Series, Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13% (USA) $5.00.
85 Winemakers Selection 2020 Classic Series, Pinot Grigio, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00.
BR Winemakers Selection 2021 Classic Series, Sauvignon Blanc, South-Eastern Australia 12% (Australia) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
86 Winemakers Selection NV Classic Series Brut, Spain 11% (Spain) $5.00.
87 Winemakers Selection 2020 Classic Series Red Blend, California 13% (USA) $4.00.
85 Winemakers Selection 2022 Reserve, Chardonnay, Monterey County 14.5% (USA) $9.00.
85 Winemakers Selection 2021 Reserve, Pinot Noir, Monterey County 14% (USA) $9.00.
86 Winemakers Selection 2022 Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $9.00.
88 Winemakers Selection 2021 Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Monterey County 14% (USA) $9.00.
86 Winemakers Selection 2020 Classic Series Red Blend, California 13% (USA) $9.00.
87 Winemakers Selection NV Reserve, Prosecco DOC 11% (Italy) $9.00.
85 Witching Hour NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $7.00.
88 Witching Hour NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $9.00.
92 Witching Hour NV Chardonnay, South-Eastern Australia 12.5% (Australia) $9.00.
88 Witching Hour NV Red Blend, California 14.1% (USA) $6.00.
86 Witching Hour NV Sweet Red Blend, California 12% (USA) $8.00.
85 Witching Hour NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $9.00.
87 Witching Hour NV Chardonnay, South-Eastern Australia 12.5% (Australia) $9.00.

Pinot Noir

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Serve in a Burgundy Wine Glass
Pinot Noir is one of the world’s most fascinating red varieties. While many red grapes produces wines of power and youthful intensity, a wine made from Pinot Noir is often more refined with higher acidity and lower levels of tannins. The spiritual home for Pinot Noir is Burgundy, where it is produced in many styles, from very light to examples that can age for two to three decades.

Pinot Noirs tend to have aromas and flavors red cherry fruit, while some offer notes of wild strawberry, plum or even floral notes such as carnation and red roses. As tannins in Pinot Noir are not as pronounced as in a grape such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Nebbiolo, most Pinot Noirs can be enjoyed upon release, which is usually two to three years after the vintage.

Burgundy works extremely well for Pinot Noir, as it is a cool climate; a warm or hot climate would not bring out the perfumes of the variety. Thus growers in several countries have planted Pinot Noir in their coolest regions, looking to emulate Burgundy. These include the Willamette Valley in Oregon; Russian River Valley, Santa Lucia Highlands and Sta. Rita Hills in California (among others); Central Otago in New Zealand; Casablanca and San Antonio Valleys in Chile and the Rheinhessen, Pfalz and Baden in Germany (where the grape is known as Spatburgunder). The concept of terroir – a wine is the producet of its specific environment – is most often associated with Pinot Noir.

Pinot Noirs tend to pair well with poultry (duck a l’orange is a classic match), game birds and even certain types of seafoods (as tannins are low), such as salmon, tuna and halibut.