Robin K. Central Coast Pinot Noir – Hunt For The Best Pinot Noir Under $20

100% Pinot Noir from Central Coast, California.

SRP of $20 and available at that price. Sample received courtesy the winemaker for review purposes.

From the bottle:

“Hand-sorted Pinot Noir clusters were fermented in open tanks, with extraction by frequent punchdown. The wine matured in French oak for fifteen months and is deeply-colored with scents of black cherry, ripe plum, licorice and vanillin.

13.9% Alcohol”

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And so we’ve come to the last wine in our series on Pinot Noir under $20. Today’s wine comes from winemaker William Knuttel’s new line of wines “Robin K.” named after his wife. This new line also includes a Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio which we will be reviewing in the future, but today is all about the Pinot Noir and this is a good one. In fact, on taste alone this may be my favorite of the whole series. The $20 price tag brings the overall rating down a bit but I’m guessing as this new wine gains distribution you’ll be able to find it for a few dollars less than the $20 SRP.

The 2008 Robin K. Central Coast Pinot Noir begins with wonderful aromas of plum, spice, licorice, lots of vanilla and a little violet. The wine tastes of smooth dark fruit and a little spice. It also has a great mouthfeel with a bit of liveliness to it. The finish features soft oaky tannins plus intense and juicy dark fruit that lasts for awhile. Excellent and perhaps even better on Day 2.

See a listing of local retailers selling this wine here.