Reverse Wine Snob

Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good

  • About
  • Aldi® Picks
  • Costco® Picks
  • Trader Joe’s® Picks
  • FREE GUIDE
  • Insider Deals
menu icon
go to homepage
Get Our Free Guide!
search icon
Homepage link
  • FREE GUIDE!
  • Insider Deals
  • Best Of Lists
    • - Costco
    • - Trader Joe's
    • - Aldi
  • About
  • The Rating System
  • More Helpful Links
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Fullerton Three Otters Pinot Noir - A Rare Breed

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 28, 2017 Last Updated: May 30, 2021

    Delightful Willamette Valley Pinot Noir under $20, this is indeed a rare breed!

    Fullerton Three Otters Pinot Noir - Delightful

    The Fullerton Three Otters Pinot Noir is 100% Pinot Noir from three different vineyards in the Northern Willamette Valley, Oregon. 75% of the wine is aged in stainless steel and 25% in neutral French oak.

    The wine has an SRP of $20 and is available for as low as $18. Only 4,100 cases produced.

    From the bottle:

    Raise a glass of wine, and help our otters in the Pacific Northwest!

    The Fullerton family loves spending time together while enjoying a nice glass of wine paired with good food. Our Pinot Noir has great balance, is soft and smooth on the palate with fresh, red fruits on the nose, and is meant to be consumed young. We suggest you serve this wine slightly chilled, and pair it with dishes of earthy mushrooms, like chanterelles or morels, light cuts of meat, charcuterie and cheese.

    Our love of otters runs deep, from our family crest to our passion of helping support organizations that protect these beautiful animals and their natural habitat. Follow us as we help them @OtterAid.

    13.5% Alcohol

    Who doesn't like otters? One of my favorite animals, I was a little apprehensive about trying this wine. Could the contents inside the bottle live up to the cuteness on the outside? Especially when we're talking about small production Willamette Valley Pinot Noir which typically trends well above our $20 price limit? It turns out that I needn't have worried.

    The 2014 Fullerton Three Otters Pinot Noir begins with a multi-faceted and inviting aroma of strawberry, cherry, lots of earthy notes and a little spice. Taking a sip reveals a super smooth texture with good acidity. Flavors of black cherry, cranberry and blackberry are followed by more earthy notes, licorice and leather that carry all the way into the dry, long-lasting finish. This is a great all-around Pinot Noir showing both earth and fruit.

    Looking for more great Pinot Noir under $20? Click the picture below to check out our multi-page listing!

    The Best Pinot Noir - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

    Ready to buy the Fullerton Three Otters Pinot Noir? Check your local retailers.

    2014 Fullerton Three Otters Pinot Noir

    TASTE: 9       COST: 3
    OVERALL RATING: 7.5

    Recommended Buy

    Filed Under: Oregon, Pinot Noir, Thanksgiving

    << Castello di Gabbiano Dark Knight - A Super Tuscan to the Rescue
    Lawson's Dry Hills Gewurztraminer - Intriguing, Enticing and Quite Good >>

    About Jon Thorsen

    Author and independent wine consumer helping millions of people find great wines without breaking the bank since 2011. Sign up for my FREE GUIDE to learn how! Read more about me...

    Reverse Wine Snob Insider Deals Header Square
    Limited Time offers with amazing discounts just for our readers.

    Don't Miss Out!

    About Reverse Wine Snob

    Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good! Jon Thorsen is an independent wine consumer who has been helping millions of people find great wines without breaking the bank since 2011. If you're new to Reverse Wine Snob® sign up for my free guide and don't miss our exclusive Insider Deals! Read more about Reverse Wine Snob in the news and about me.

    Reverse Wine Snob Logo

    The "Perfect 10" Pack!

    Insider Deal Perfect 10 Pack!Four of our highest rated wines, all with 10 Taste Ratings (94+ points), all from different wineries, and all offered at a huge discount! Get them while you can.

    More Info

    Join over 450,000 followers on social media!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

    Get Our Free Guide! How To Drink Great Wine...Without Breaking The Bank

    Free Guide! How To Drink Great Wine Without Breaking The BankReady to start drinking the best wine of your life, and save money doing it? Sign up for our 5 Day Free Guide!

    Learn More

    Helpful Links

    • - Ask The Expert Series
    • - Browse by Variety, Region, etc.
    • - Buy My Book on Amazon
    • - Get Our Free Guide
    • - How To Choose A Good Bottle of Wine
    • - Insider Deals
    • - Insider Deal FAQ
    • - Printable Lists of Recommended Wines
    • - Ten Tenets of Reverse Wine Snobbery
    • - The Rating System
    • - Wine Tasting Basics

    • - Advertise
    • - Contact Info
    • - Submit Samples for review

    How To Drink Great Wine...Without Breaking The Bank

    Tired of wasting money on bad wine? Sign up for our Free Guide!

    No commitments, no spam. Unsubscribe at any time.

    Best Of Lists!

      • - Aldi Wine
      • - Best Pizza Wines
      • - Best Red Wines of 2022
      • - Box Wines
      • - Cabernet Sauvignon
      • - Chardonnay
      • - Chianti
      • - Costco Wine
      • - French Wines
      • - Italian Wines
      • - Malbec
      • - Merlot
      • - Oregon Wines
      • - Organic Wines
      • - Pinot Noir
      • - Red Blends
      • - Rosé
      • - Riesling
      • - Sauvignon Blanc
      • - Spanish Wines
      • - Sparkling Wine
      • - Syrah
      • - Thanksgiving Wines
      • - Trader Joe's Wine
      • - Vegan Wines
      • - Zinfandel
      • And Many More Best of Lists

    Reverse Wine Snob®: Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good.

    Copyright © 2011–2023 · Reverse Wine Snob, LLC. | Privacy, Editorial & Advertising Policy