Pinot Noir reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 137 Reddit reviews across 3 subreddits and 20 posts to rank the best Pinot Noir brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/wine, r/napa, r/Seattle. Top-rated brands include Au Bon Climat (4.7/5), Felton Road (5.0/5), Adelsheim (4.5/5).
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Reviews137
Subreddits3
Posts20
Brands82
Products66
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#1
Au Bon Climat
4.7
(13)
"I’m partial to Santa Barbara County Pinots. Would recommend anything from Au Bon Climat"
"Accept no substitutes."
"The Penner-Ash first, ABC second, Adelsheim third, Argyle fourth then Belle Glos fifth."
"ABC & Presqu’ile are two of my favorite local producers. Both make great SBC and SMV Pinots."
"No contest- ABC is super reliable and more than worth the money."
"Second this. Buy 6 and get the 10% case discount!"
"I’d pick up Au Bon Climat, top shelf, triangular label. They make great stuff."
"Au Bon Climat is at my liquor store. $20.99."
"Au Bon Climat is amazing, you should try it asap."
"Au bon climat or Cristom."
#2
Felton Road
5.0
(4)
"Felton Road is the classic Central Otago P.N."
"Yes to Felton Road, Chard Farm, and Burn Cottage."
"Felton Road"
"Felton Road makes some great juice."
#3
Adelsheim
4.5
(4)
"The Penner-Ash first, ABC second, Adelsheim third, Argyle fourth then Belle Glos fifth."
"Adelsheim (one of the original Willamette Valley Wineries) or Au Bon Climate."
"I’d go with Prisma PN or Adelsheim PN. Not much else."
"For a reasonably-priced one I'd say something from the Adelsheim family in Oregon. That will run you about $25."
#4
Calera
4.5
(4)
"Calera is in the $25 range, but worth the extra coin."
"Calera central coast"
"Agree with all of these (Williams Selyem, Sea Smoke, Rhys, Rivers Marie, etc.) but would also add Calera to this list"
"Calera, Etude, La Crema, Solera and J vineyards are all solid value picks."
#5
Failla
5.0
(3)
"Failla is awesome."
"Failla, Etude, Truchard"
"Failla in St. Helena is unbeatable but Walt in Napa is also fun. They make Pinots from Oregon to the California Central Coast and it's interesting to taste them from north to south."
#6
Williams Selyem
5.0
(3)
"My favorites are William Selyem, Adobe Road, Arista, chalk Hill is a good experience and so is Flowers. Also really like Lambert Bridge."
"Williams selyem, failla, el molino. can’t be beat"
"Any Williams Selyem."
#7
Penner-Ash
4.7
(3)
"The Penner-Ash first, ABC second, Adelsheim third, Argyle fourth then Belle Glos fifth."
"Penner Ash does a phenomenal Pinot. Look them up near Willamette Valley in Oregon"
"Penner Ash for me."
#8
Presqu'ile
4.3
(3)
"ABC & Presqu’ile are two of my favorite local producers. Both make great SBC and SMV Pinots."
"Presqu'ile and Elk Cove are good entry-level Pinots."
"Presquile is tasty (next to the Au Bon Climat which is a great choice too)."
#9
Flat Rock
4.0
(3)
"Yes, I think that one from flat rock is a great value."
"Would you recommend Flat Rock? I'd love to try more wines from Ontario!"
"Flat Rock, Tawse, Henry of Pelham...there are lots of good options from Niagara and PEC."
#10
Ken Wright
4.0
(3)
"Yamhill or Eola Amity Hills AVA."
"Would like to Ken Wright and Williams-Selyem."
"Ken Wright, Elk Cove, DD Laurene…one that is much cheaper and a current favorite weeknight drink is Cattin (Alsace)…simple and simply gorgeous food-friendly wine."
#11
Hidden Bench
5.0
(2)
"Hidden Bench is one I think I'll pick up soon! I'd love to try more wines from Ontario."
"Hidden Bench is top standard for Ontario Pinot Noir."
#12
Walter Scott
5.0
(2)
"Walter Scott, Eyrie, Vincent Wine Co, Beckham Estate, Hirsch, Ceritas, Arnot Roberts, to name a few from Oregon and California."
"Willamette Valley bottlings from Walter Scott, Patricia Green, Cameron, Goodfellow, Vincent, and Crowley are all excellent and under $30."
#13
Burn Cottage
5.0
(2)
"Hell yeah, Burn Cottage."
"Burn Cottage ($$)"
#14
Beaux Frères
5.0
(2)
"Second Beaux Freres."
"Beaux Frères, Domaine Drouhin, Patz & Hall, Failla and Gary Farrell are also fabulous Pinot producer with bottles in your pr, that you should be able to find."
#15
Amisfield
5.0
(2)
"Amisfield’s 2011 blew me away"
"Amisfield is also quite good"
#16
Evening Land
5.0
(2)
"The "Evening Land Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Seven Springs" is #3 on Wine Spectator top 100 this year."
"I don't know if they still make it but Blue Label from Evening Land is amazing. Basically any Pinot from Evening Land is amazing."
#17
Domaine Drouhin
5.0
(2)
"Domaine Drouhin being a great example of Burgundy"
"Domaine drouhin, argyle, schug. Yum."
#18
Joseph Swan
5.0
(2)
"Joseph Swan produces my favorite California PNs."
"My wife and I have had a couple of bottles of Joseph Swan's 2012 Cuvée de Trois Pinot Noir, and I think it's a great value on a delicious bottle of Russian River Valley Pinot."
#19
Valli
5.0
(2)
"For something lighter in style I would recommend the Valli Gibbston or Valli Waitaki Pinot Noir."
"Valli"
#20
Domaine Serene
5.0
(2)
"Domaine Serene as a perfect example of Oregon Pinot Noir(Willamette Valley Oregon is the premier region in the US for Pinot Noir)"
"Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvée. Oregon at its best. Rich, ripe, Fresh red and purple fruit forward, oaky enough without chewing on a baseball bat. Full tannins and well rounded, long finish."
#21
Lingua Franca
4.5
(2)
"Lingua Franca Avni. Goodfellow. Also? Don't sleep on Four Graces."
"Lingua Franca Avni, Kutch Sonoma Coast, and Forge Classique are all below 45."
#22
Alma Rosa
4.5
(2)
"I’m partial to Santa Barbara County Pinots. Would recommend anything from Alma Rosa"
"I like Santa Barbara Pinots. Fiddlehead, Dierberg, Alma Rosa. All pretty good imo."
#23
Field Recordings
4.5
(2)
"I am a big fan of the Field Recordings Wonderwall. Right at your price point and both delicious and a little bit different than your average pinot."
"I'm a fan of Field Recordings, they make interesting wines."
#24
La Crema
4.0
(2)
"La Crema or Saintsbury"
"La Crema or Sonoma Cutrer Pinot"
#25
Schug
4.0
(2)
"Schug."
"Mmmmm...Schug...so yummy and so ubiquitous. Beats the doors off a lot of Pinots in that price range."
#26
Banshee
4.0
(2)
"A few more for 25 or under that I enjoy - Banshee, Jules Taylor, Evesham Wood, Roots Wine Co. 'Klee', Broadley Estate."
"If I had to guess, you would probably like Banshee the best."
#27
Lioco
4.0
(2)
"Lioco! Sonoma coast and Southern Mendocino are getting pretty damn competitive."
"LIOCO"
#28
Elk Cove
4.0
(2)
"Elk Cove's Estate Pinot Noir. Haven't tried their SVDs but I hear they are good as well."
"Ken Wright, Elk Cove, DD Laurene…one that is much cheaper and a current favorite weeknight drink is Cattin (Alsace)…simple and simply gorgeous food-friendly wine."
#29
Louis Jadot
4.0
(2)
"2009 Louis Jadot Gevrey Chambertin Estournelles St. Jacques"
"Someone else in this thread recommended this one. It has "Beaune" in the title; it’s only $35!"
#30
Saintsbury
4.0
(2)
"Saintsbury, Sangiacomo, Walt"
"La Crema or Saintsbury"
#31
Peregrine
4.0
(2)
"A lot of delicious wine from Peregrine and Valli as well."
"If you can get it, anything from Central Otago in New Zealand. God knows what makes it to where ever you are but maybe Peregrine or Rockburn or Mt Difficulty or something"
#32
Joseph Phelps
4.0
(2)
"2014 Joseph Phelps Pastorale Vineyard Block 212 Pinot Noir"
"2016 Joseph Phelps Pastorale Vineyard Pinot Noir"
#33
Tawse
5.0
(1)
"As others have suggested, Tawse is also excellent."
#34
Iris
5.0
(1)
"If you want to bump up an extra $10, grab Iris."
#35
Domaine Queylus
5.0
(1)
"Domaine Queylus also make great PN."
#36
Bachelder
5.0
(1)
"Bachelder also make great PN."
#37
Peay
5.0
(1)
"Peay, especially their Scallop Shelf. Cool climate coastal Pinot with rhubarb, orange peel, raspberry, intensely spicy in a cinnamon/clove kind of way, great acidity."
#38
Expressions 44
5.0
(1)
"Expressions 44 Zena Crown is the best wine I've had to date. Beautiful acidity with minerality and earthiness with present dark cherry."
#39
Mount Edward
5.0
(1)
"Mount Edward’s pinot is my favourite in New Zealand."
#40
Sandhi
5.0
(1)
"Sandhi Sta Rita Hills"
#41
DRC
5.0
(1)
"If you really want a great Pinot, look no further! DRC Romanee Conti 2005"
#42
Maillard
5.0
(1)
"Right now I think my favorite Pinot Noir is the 2011 Maillard Pommard. It's one of those pale, highly translucent Burgundies with really wild aromatics."
#43
Dehlinger
5.0
(1)
"If you like bigger pinots that jump out of the glass, I would recommend Dehlinger (~$40-60 a bottle). They are Sonoma/Russian River Valley vineyards with bright red fruits and a nose that could put Rudolph to shame."
#44
Pico & Vine
5.0
(1)
"Ended up going with a Pico & Vine Pinot from Russian River Valley. Seems like it will fit his tastes well and he’s excited to give it a try!"
#45
Cooper Mountain
5.0
(1)
"Cooper Mountain Pinot noir is fantastic. All biodynamic farming practices."
#46
Tarkettle Road
5.0
(1)
"I will be damned if I do not thoroughly enjoy Tarkettle Road with a few years of age on it."
#47
Okanogan
5.0
(1)
"The Okanogan makes great Pinot Noir"
#48
Quails Gate
5.0
(1)
"Quails Gate is one of my favorites."
#49
Prophets Rock
5.0
(1)
"Prophets rock and Folding Hill are both excellent."
#50
Kanzler Vineyards
5.0
(1)
"Kanzler Vineyards. They helped make Kosta Browne what it was before KB sold to Duckhorn and the quality declined."
#51
OPP
5.0
(1)
"OPP has come out on top twice in of our Pinot blind tastings."
#52
School House
5.0
(1)
"I second School House! Amazing pinot and Tim the host is really nice/laid back."
#53
Davies Vineyard
5.0
(1)
"Davies Vineyard! It’s the sister property to Schramsberg Vineyards, one of the world class producers of U.S Sparkling Wine!"
#54
Auteur
5.0
(1)
"Auteur has amazing Pinot!"
#55
Walt
5.0
(1)
"Walt has some awesome Pinots"
#56
Whetstone Wine Cellars
5.0
(1)
"Whetstone Wine Cellars that's a really good Pinot"
#57
Drouhin
5.0
(1)
"‘19 Drouhin Chambolle Musigny. 2019 Burgundy has been FANTASTIC!"
#58
Rochioli
5.0
(1)
"I think Rochioli is the best Pinot I've had, including Kosta Browne."
#59
Hirsch
5.0
(1)
"All of Hirsch’s Pinots are excellent and you should be able to find them."
#60
Kupe
5.0
(1)
"Absolutely brilliant juice. Just tried the Kupe for the first time, and loved it."
#61
Folding Hill
5.0
(1)
"Prophets rock and Folding Hill are both excellent."
#62
Shaky Bridge
5.0
(1)
"Shaky Bridge makes very affordable and amazing wines; typically light in oak and heavy in complex fruit notes."
#63
Ted Lemon
5.0
(1)
"Love Ted Lemon"
#64
Brennan
5.0
(1)
"Brennan’s ‘11."
#65
Foxen Canyon
5.0
(1)
"Foxen Canyon. Their Julia's Vineyard is probably their best current pinot."
#66
A to Z
5.0
(1)
"Oregon Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is amazing…A to Z, Cloudline, Argyle…"
#67
Decoy
4.0
(1)
"If you can find it, grab a bottle of Decoy."
#68
Bouchard
4.0
(1)
"I like especially the Bouchard as it can be a bit "off the beaten path" for those who might instinctively associate Pinot with California."
#69
Petiole
4.0
(1)
"Trader Joe’s (at least Queen Anne TJs) has a Willamette Pinot I really enjoy for $9.99 - Petiole (yellow label)."
#70
St. Innocent
4.0
(1)
"St innocent is my favorite. The village cuvée is the most reasonable if you can find it, but I love them all."
#71
Rivers-Marie
4.0
(1)
"Rivers-Marie Summa Pinot"
#72
Mt Difficulty
4.0
(1)
"Mt Difficulty's single vineyard offerings are really good."
#73
Hahn
4.0
(1)
"Hahn SLH."
#74
Chanson
4.0
(1)
"I've been considering this one from Burgundy. It isn't too pricey."
#75
Rodney Strong
4.0
(1)
"Rodney Strong Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. It's very smooth, very complex, very elegant, very balanced."
#76
Sokol Blosser
4.0
(1)
"We like Sokol Blosser as a decent (and not entirely overpriced) example of Oregon Pinot Noir."
#77
Sancerre
4.0
(1)
"I really like Pinot Noirs from the Sancerre region of France. Its located in the Loire Valley and I find that their pinot noirs are a bit on the heavier side than their Burgundy counterparts."
#78
Prisoner Wineries
4.0
(1)
"Prisoner wineries has a good pino. Try the food paring it's very good"
#79
Prisma
4.0
(1)
"I’d go with Prisma PN or Adelsheim PN. Not much else."
#80
Sonoma-Cutrer
4.0
(1)
"La Crema or Sonoma Cutrer Pinot"
#81
Rickshaw
4.0
(1)
"Rickshaw"
#82
Latour
4.0
(1)
"There's also this one, also from Burgundy."
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