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    Pinot Noir! The 2023 Guide To The Best Pinot Noir Wines

    Don't fall for the "great Pinot Noir HAS to expensive" mantra we hear so much! For some reason this variety tends to be extremely susceptible to snobbery, with consumers and winemakers alike dreaming of transcendental experiences. And while it is indeed a finicky grape to grow, that doesn't mean you have to spend a boatload just to get a decent bottle. Witness the many bottles on our list here of the best Pinot Noir under $20 (plus a few of our favorites over $20 for when you want to splurge).

    The Best Pinot Noir - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

    Even so Pinot Noir can be a hard nut to crack at lower price points. However, don't despair, we've got plenty of reviews and recommendations right here and they are not all from where you might expect!

    One of the most important rules you can follow in your quest for the best inexpensive Pinot Noir is to not limit yourself to Oregon, Burgundy and the big-name areas of California. Places like New Zealand, the rest of France and California and even Germany can produce great Pinot as well -- and the best part is that it is oftentimes at a much lower price!

    Click here to get a printable shopping list of The Best Pinot Noir!

    Typically lighter-bodied, with plenty of strawberry, cherry, and earthy flavors, one of the appeals of this variety is how well it goes with food. Ranging in style from oaked to unoaked and from very fruity to quite earthy there is plenty to explore in our list of the best Pinot under $20!

    Read on for our picks of The Best Pinot Noir (Mostly) Under $20!

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    INSIDER DEAL! 94-Point Wrath Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noirs XX% OFF

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 22, 2023 Last Updated: September 25, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! 94-Point Wrath Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noirs 49% OFF

    Save $XX a bottle on this pair of Perfect 10 (94-point) single vineyard Pinots, the Wrath KW Ranch and the Wrath Cortada Alta Pinot Noir. THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW SOLD OUT! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir, Saturday Splurge

    INSIDER DEAL! Anthony & Dominic Reserve Carneros Napa Valley Pinot Noir

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 11, 2023 Last Updated: September 13, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Anthony & Dominic Reserve Carneros Napa Valley Pinot Noir

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. 91-93 Point, Double Gold winning, Reserve Pinot Noir from the Napa side of Carneros for over XXX OFF! Don't miss the Anthony & … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir

    INSIDER DEAL! XX% Off 93-Point Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 4, 2023 Last Updated: September 8, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! 59% Off 93-Point Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. SAVE OVER $XX A BOTTLE on the BULK BUY rated Scott Family Estate Arroyo Seco Dijon Clone Pinot Noir while you can. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Deals, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir

    Forty Five & Vine Oregon Pinot Noir From Aldi

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 21, 2023 Last Updated: August 29, 2023

    Forty Five & Vine Oregon Pinot Noir From Aldi

    Some true Pinot Noir character for just $9.99. We review the 45 Forty Five & Vine Oregon Pinot Noir from Aldi. Pinot Noir from Oregon. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir For The 99

    INSIDER DEAL! 90-Point Estate Pinot Noir for Under $XX a Bottle

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 7, 2023 Last Updated: July 10, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! 90-Point Estate Pinot Noir for Under $12 a Bottle

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. High-quality, true to the variety Pinot Noir at an unheard-of price! It's the 2021 District 7 Pinot Noir. It's time to stock … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir, Thanksgiving

    INSIDER DEAL! XX% OFF 95-Point Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 23, 2023 Last Updated: June 26, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! 60% OFF 95-Point Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. It's back! SAVE over $XX a bottle on this estate grown beauty from Oregon, the Sass Vieux Amis Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Deals, Insider Deals, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Vegan

    INSIDER DEAL! Russian River Valley Rosé of Pinot Noir XX OFF!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 24, 2023 Last Updated: May 26, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Russian River Valley Rosé of Pinot Noir HALF OFF!

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Dan Kosta (of Kosta Browne fame), Chef Emeril Lagasse, and their wives team up for this single vineyard 91-93 point rosé. Don't miss … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Russian River Valley, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir, Rosé

    96-Point INSIDER DEAL! Furthermore Wines Russian River Valley Pinot

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 19, 2023 Last Updated: May 22, 2023

    96-Point INSIDER DEAL! Furthermore Wines Russian River Valley Pinot

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. 96-Point Pinot Noir! Check out our monster discount on this $50 wine. The Perfect 10 Furthermore Wines Russian River Valley Pinot … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Russian River Valley, Deals, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir, Saturday Splurge, Thanksgiving

    INSIDER DEAL! Toad Hollow Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir - Delightfully Delicious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 8, 2023 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Toad Hollow Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir - Delightfully Delicious

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. This is the ultimate summer stock up! Don't miss this classic, Bulk Buy rated (91-93 point) wine, the Toad Hollow Dry Rosé of Pinot … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Deals, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Thanksgiving, Wedding Wine

    Stoller Willamette Valley Pinot Noir - A Smooth Operator

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 2, 2023 Last Updated: May 2, 2023

    Stoller Willamette Valley Pinot Noir - A Smooth Operator

    A balanced and harmonious example of Pinot Noir, just give it some time to breathe. We review the Stoller Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. 100% Pinot Noir from vineyard sites across the Willamette Valley of Oregon. The wine is aged for 10 months with 16% new French oak. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Oregon, Pinot Noir

    Kirkland Signature Carneros Pinot Noir - Classic Value

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 30, 2023 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    Kirkland Signature Carneros Pinot Noir - Classic Value

    A great example of the variety at a fabulous price, we review the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Carneros Pinot Noir from Costco. Pinot Noir from the Napa Valley side of Carneros in California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Costco, Highly Recommended, Kirkland Signature, Pinot Noir, Thanksgiving, Wedding Wine

    INSIDER DEAL! The Fantastic Piedra Creek Winery Pinot Noir

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 24, 2023 Last Updated: April 26, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! The Fantastic Piedra Creek Winery Pinot Noir

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. It's BACK! Save over 50% on this Highly Recommended, extremely low production, single vineyard Pinot, the Piedra Creek Winery Pinot … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir

    INSIDER DEAL! Single vineyard RRV Pinot Noir XX% Off

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 10, 2023 Last Updated: April 12, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Single vineyard RRV Pinot Noir 52% Off

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. A single vineyard, very small production splurge! SAVE over $XX a bottle on the Meeker Nakai Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Russian River Valley, Deals, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir, Saturday Splurge

    INSIDER DEAL All-Stars Red Intro Pack 2.0

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 7, 2023 Last Updated: September 28, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL All Stars Red Intro Pack 2.0

    THE ALL-STARS RED INTRO PACK 2.0 IS NOW SOLD OUT but a new one is on the way! Sign up below to make sure you don't miss it. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Welcome to version 2 of our extremely popular Insider Deal All-Stars Red Wine Intro Pack! Get four … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, California - Dry Creek Valley, California - Lake County, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Washington, Wedding Wine, Zinfandel

    Peaks & Tides Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir - Attractive

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 2, 2023 Last Updated: July 9, 2023

    Peaks & Tides Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir - Attractive

    A solid Aldi exclusive offering for just $13, we check out the latest vintage of the Peaks & Tides Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast of California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, California, Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir For The 99, Thanksgiving, Wedding Wine

    INSIDER DEAL! Single Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir XX% Off

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 15, 2023 Last Updated: March 31, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Single Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir 44% Off

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Single vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir from a reader favorite winery, the Tin Barn Ricci Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir is today's Insider … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir, Saturday Splurge

    INSIDER DEAL! Bulk Buy Rated Pinot Noir Only $XX.XX A Bottle

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 8, 2023 Last Updated: March 31, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Bulk Buy Rated Pinot Noir Only $13.33 A Bottle

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. QPR ALERT!! A daily drinker for the Pinot lovers thanks to our XX% discount, it's a new vintage of the Fossil Point Edna Valley Pinot … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Deals, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir For The 99

    INSIDER DEAL! Villa Wolf Pinot Noir Rosé - Level Up!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 27, 2023 Last Updated: April 3, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Villa Wolf Pinot Noir Rosé - Level Up This Thanksgiving

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. This instantly refreshing and infinitely food friendly German rosé from Ernst Loosen is back and now just $X a bottle. The Villa Wolf … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Deals, Germany, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Thanksgiving, Vegan

    INSIDER DEAL! Wrath 115/667 Pinot Noir - Drinkability Defined

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 8, 2023 Last Updated: August 8, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Wrath 115/667 Pinot Noir - Drinkability Defined

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Wrath Wines is back with another single vineyard, Perfect 10, the Wrath 115/667 Pinot Noir! Better yet, it's ALMOST HALF OFF for the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir, Thanksgiving

    INSIDER DEAL! Save XX% On Primo Pinot From Center of Effort

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 13, 2023 Last Updated: March 31, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Save 64% On Primo Pinot From Center of Effort

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. SAVE $XX A BOTTLE on this 92-93 point beauty! The fantastic Center of Effort Edna Valley Estate Pinot Noir is back at its lowest … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir, Saturday Splurge

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve San Luis Obispo County Pinot Noir

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 12, 2023 Last Updated: July 9, 2023

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve San Luis Obispo County Pinot Noir Lot 112 Review

    Should you be scared by the long and somewhat confusing name on the Trader Joe's Grand Reserve San Luis Obispo County Pinot Noir Lot 112? We review the wine and break down what goes into the name. Pinot Noir from San Luis Obispo County, California. There's no other info … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir For The 99, Thanksgiving, Trader Joe's

    Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé - Strawberry Fields Forever

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 29, 2022 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé - Strawberry Fields Forever

    Bubbly makes everything better, especially if it's the Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé. 100% Pinot Noir Rosé from Alsace, France. This sparkling wine is made in the methode traditionnelle (the same as Champagne) where the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, France, France - Alsace, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving, Wedding Wine

    INSIDER DEAL! Handley Anderson Valley Pinot Noir - Pretty Darn Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 21, 2022 Last Updated: December 24, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Handley Anderson Valley Pinot Noir - Pretty Darn Tasty

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. 47% off real deal Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. It's the 91-93 point Handley Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir, Saturday Splurge

    INSIDER DEAL! 93-Point Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir Over Half Off

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 14, 2022 Last Updated: November 16, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! 93-Point Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir Over Half Off

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Perfectly pleasing Pinot with a wonderful earthy streak, the J Wilkes Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir. Screaming Pinot Noir deal … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir

    Le Fat Bastard Pinot Noir - Simple But Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 14, 2022 Last Updated: November 15, 2022

    Le Fat Bastard Pinot Noir - Simple But Good

    Smooth, fresh and fruity, we review the Le Fat Bastard Pinot Noir from southern France. Pinot Noir primarily from from select vineyards in the foothills of Massif Central near the communes of Pézenas and Narbonne, France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir For The 99

    Kirkland Signature Russian River Valley Pinot Noir – Solid

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 12, 2022 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    Kirkland Signature Russian River Valley Pinot Noir – Quite Solid

    Pretty tasty Pinot for just $13, we check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Russian River Valley Pinot Noir from Costco. Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Russian River Valley, Costco, Kirkland Signature, Pinot Noir, Thanksgiving, Wedding Wine

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