The Sta. Rita Hills earned AVA status in 2001 after years of dedication from pioneering local winemakers including Richard Sanford, Bryan Babcock, and Rick Longoria. Covering 30,720 total acres with ...

Pinot Noir was first planted in various parts of California during the 1849 Gold Rush, finally made it north to Oregon 1965, and yet it didn’t become popular until Domain Drouhin started ...

Pinot Noir. This popular red grape originated in Burgundy but has spread across the New World. Like its white Burgundian counterpart Chardonnay, Pinot Noir is early-budding, early-ripening and ...

Lee, who cofounded Siduri Wines in the 1990s, went on to launch Clarice Wine Company and Beau Marchais, a California Pinot ...

This is one of the reasons that high-quality Pinot Noir often carries a higher price tag than other wines. Read More. Online Only Review Published on June 4, 2025 Read more about this winery. Region .

Not All Pinot Grigio Is Created Equal — Here’s How to Find the Good Stuff . From Italy to California, discover how region shapes style in this globe-spanning guide to better Pinot Grigio, with ...

Eden Rift Estate Pinot Noir 2022 ($48). We raved about this producer’s estate chardonnay a few weeks ago. We also loved this elegant pinot noir from California’s Cienega Valley.

New Zealand's production of pinot is exceeding the demand. Photo / Getty Images. Can you buy a truly outstanding New Zealand pinot noir for $30 or less?