Step into the world of elegance, complexity, and sheer pleasure as we embark on a journey to discover the top Pinot Noir wines available today. Renowned for its subtlety, grace, and captivating aromas, Pinot Noir stands as one of the most cherished and sought-after varietals in the wine universe. With its delicate nature and finicky grape, crafting exceptional Pinot Noir requires a deft hand and meticulous attention to detail. The following are the top Pinot Noir to buy:
1. Thistle & Quail
Thistle & Quail is a sophisticated and elegant wine that delivers a unique expression of pure Pinot Noir with aromas of red cherries, wet earth, wet stone, dried figs, and luscious red fruits. The palate is full-bodied with notes of honeysuckle, spiced plum, and freshly baked bread. This wine has a great acidity and it has a finish of tart cherry.
2. Valle de Viñedo
This wine has a beautiful and elegant nose with notes of violets, black cherry, plum, and rose. The palate is full-bodied with flavors of plum, black cherry, and strawberry. It has a long lingering finish.
3. Ralí
The aromas of exotic wild berries, toasted hazelnuts, and sweet spices compliment the palate that has notes of black cherry, violets, and exotic fruits. Finishes with aromas of green apples. The wine is full-bodied with great acidity and a long finish.
4. Bodegas Viceroyalty
This wine has a beautiful nose with a combination of plum, black cherry, and strawberry. The palate is full-bodied with flavors of black cherry, plum, and strawberry. It has a long, somewhat sweet finish.
5. Incarnadine
This wine has an exotic smell that gives off aromas of strawberries, red cherries, and violets. The palate is full-bodied with great acidity and a long lingering finish. The wine is blended with Viognier from the same vineyard.
6. Longitude 120 West
This Pinot Noir is a collaboration between the multi-award-winning team at Avalon Vineyards and some of the most talented winemakers in Santa Lucia Highlands. It bursts with unique flavors of blackberry, red cherry, plum, and dark spice. The palate is full-bodied with great acidity and a long lingering finish.
7. Penrose Hill
This wine is made from handpicked grapes that are harvested at optimal ripeness. The nose of this wine smells of tart cherry, violet, blueberry, and green apple. The aromas of strawberries, black cherry, and red cherries compliment the palate. The wine is full-bodied with great acidity and a long finish.
8. Earth's Draw
This Pinot Noir is a collaboration between the multi-award-winning team at Avalon Vineyards and some of the most talented winemakers in Sonoma County. The wine is crafted with handpicked grapes from premier vineyards in California’s Sonoma Valley. The nose of this wine smells of violets, black cherry, plum, and hints of wet stone. It has a clean palate with notes of red plums and red cherries. It has a long, somewhat sweet finish.
