Pinot

Not the easiest wines to find (they are often labled as Spatburgunder (AKA what they call Pinot Noir in Germany)) but from my experience they have been lovely.

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Jason has it pegged: Pinot is really a crazy grape.

Blind Tasting of Finger Lakes Pinot Noir Reveals Progress, Challenges

One might turn the question around and ask you if you think Pinot is suited for the American west coast.

Blind Tasting of Finger Lakes Pinot Noir Reveals Progress, Challenges

I can tell you that a new wave of producers believes in Pinot Noir as having the potential for excellence on a year-to-year basis.

Blind Tasting of Finger Lakes Pinot Noir Reveals Progress, Challenges

Pinot is always a fallback, and of course, riesling.

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Of course all these qualities come at a cost—a popularity surcharge that I call the "Pinot tax."

Saying Goodbye to Pinot Noir—for a While

Nebbiolo, the noble grape of Barolo and Barbaresco, has been called the "Pinot of Piedmont."

Saying Goodbye to Pinot Noir—for a While

A sub-$10 Pinot is guaranteed to have who-knows-what in the blend up to the 25% allowed by law.

French winemakers found guilty in pinot noir fraud | Dr Vino's wine blog

The fuller-bodied examples (which are usually called Pinot Gris) are best with heavier summer foods, while the lighter wines (which are usually called Pinot Grigio) are good for sipping outside or with simpler fare.

American Pinot Who?

Within American Pinot Noir, a couple of good names to look for under $20 are Frey and Willamette Valley.

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