Is 2015 a good year for Pinot Noir?
Is 2015 a good year for Pinot Noir?
Total tons of Pinot Noir crushed in 2015 was 184,969 compared to 246,905 in 2014. Average Brix crushed was 25.0 in 2015 compared to 24.7 in 2014. Oregon was more fortunate in 2015, with the Pinot Noir harvest delivering exceptional quality and higher than normal yields.
What’s the best Pinot Noir brand?
10 Best Pinot Noirs to Drink This Fall
- Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir. Domaine Serene.
- Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir.
- Gary Farrell Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir. $53 AT WINE.COM.
- RAEN Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot Noir.
- Greywacke Pinot Noir.
- Antica Terra Coriolis Pinot Noir.
- Twomey Anderson Valley Pinot Noir.
- Dragonette Cellars Pinot Noir.
What is the top shelf of Pinot Noir?
Top Rated Pinot Noirs in 2018
- Patricia Green Cellars 2016 Estate Vineyard Bonshaw Block Pinot Noir (Ribbon Ridge); $60, 100 points.
- Wayfarer 2015 Wayfarer Vineyard Estate Grown Pinot Noir (Fort Ross-Seaview); $90, 99 points.
- Hartford Court 2015 Seascape Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast); $70, 98 points.
Is 2016 a good year for Oregon Pinot Noir?
2016 was a remarkable vintage. It is very rare to get concentration without being big and we got it in 2016. The 2016 vintage was early, yet delivered excellent fruit concentration, quality, superb natural acidity and nearly normal yields.
Is 2017 a good year for Pinot Noir?
In the final issue of the PinotFile each year, I name my All-Americans, my favorite domestic Pinot Noirs reviewed this past year. In 2017, nearly 850 domestic Pinot Noir were reviewed, with 15% of the wines receiving a score of 94 or above.
Where is the best Pinot Noir?
America’s Best Pinot Noirs
- Willamette Valley, Oregon.
- Anderson Valley, California.
- Sonoma Coast, California.
- Russian River Valley, California.
- Santa Lucia Highlands, California.
- Santa Rita Hills, California.
