It’s a great time of the year for Pinot Noir, and if you’d like to save some money on a few good bottles, Al has got some hot tips.
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
Freelander Pinot Noir, California $ ** VALUE
(An informal pinot noir for an informal meal)
Angeline Vineyards Pinot Noir, Mendocino County ’22 **1/2 $ VALUE
(Well made, checks all the boxes, light to medium body, great texture)
WINE OF THE WEEK:
Toad Hollow Pinot Noir, Mendocino ’23 **1/2 $
(A darker, heavier pinot noir with rich flavors, red and black cherry notes)
All of these wines can be purchased at Wells Discount Liquors.
