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    Pinot Noir! The 2022 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.

    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 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 there is plenty to explore in our list of the best Pinot under $20!

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

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    INSIDER DEAL! Wrath EX Pinot Noir - Excellent!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 27, 2022 Last Updated: June 30, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Wrath EX Pinot Noir - Excellent!

    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. 43% off Highly Recommended, 92-Point Monterey Pinot, the Wrath EX Pinot Noir. … [Read more...]

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

    INSIDER DEAL! Half Off Thomas Henry Sonoma County Pinot Noir

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 10, 2022 Last Updated: June 19, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Half Off Thomas Henry Sonoma County 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. Time to stock up! It's another fantastic example of Pinot Noir and it's over half off. Tom Meadowcroft and winemaker Petar Kirilov … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir For The 99

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Lot 105 Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 13, 2022 Last Updated: May 13, 2022

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Lot 105 Review

    We review the Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Lot 105 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir to find out if it measures up. Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley of California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Russian River Valley, Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir For The 99, Trader Joe's

    INSIDER DEAL! Half Off Carneros Pinot Noir!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 11, 2022 Last Updated: May 13, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Half Off Carneros 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. Classic (and Highly Recommended) Napa Valley Carneros Pinot for just $12 a bottle, the Thomas Henry Carneros Pinot Noir from Tom … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir For The 99

    Caretaker Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley - Cheap But Not Cheap Tasting

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 30, 2022 Last Updated: April 30, 2022

    Caretaker Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley - Cheap But Not Cheap Tasting

    An earthy Pinot Noir from Trader Joe's for just $10, the Caretaker Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley. Pinot Noir from Santa Maria Valley, California. The wine is aged in French oak for an unspecified amount of time. … [Read more...]

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

    INSIDER DEAL! Frog's Tooth Viszlay Vineyard Pinot Noir - Gorgeous

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 25, 2022 Last Updated: April 27, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Frog's Tooth Viszlay Vineyard Pinot Noir - Gorgeous

    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 $20 a bottle on this hedonistically good, perfect 10 Pinot. The big, smooth and vibrant Frog's Tooth Viszlay Vineyard Pinot Noir … [Read more...]

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

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Carneros Pinot Noir - Classic Carneros

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 15, 2022 Last Updated: April 15, 2022

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Carneros Pinot Noir - Classic Carneros

    Yet another bargain Pinot Noir, the Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Carneros Pinot Noir Lot #23. Pinot Noir from Carneros, California. The wine is aged in oak barrels for 10 months. … [Read more...]

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

    William Wright Reserve Pinot Noir - The Right Stuff

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 15, 2022 Last Updated: April 15, 2022

    William Wright Reserve Pinot Noir - The Right Stuff

    Looking for a classic, earthy Pinot at a budget-friendly price? The William Wright Pinot Noir from Aldi is for you. Pinot Noir from Monterey County, California. The wine ages on French oak for 12 months. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, California, Pinot Noir

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

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 21, 2022 Last Updated: March 23, 2022

    Perfect 10 INSIDER DEAL! Furthermore Wines Russian River 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. 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

    Perfect 10 INSIDER DEAL! Save $50 a Bottle on Kessler-Haak Pinot Noir

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 18, 2022 Last Updated: February 19, 2022

    Perfect 10 INSIDER DEAL! Save $50 a Bottle on Sta. Rita Hills Kessler-Haak Vineyard Pinot Noir

    SOLD OUT! Sign up below to make sure you don't miss the next deal. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Snap up this high-class, downright delicious Pinot at an incredible 67% discount while you can! It's the 2016 LaMontagne Sta. Rita Hills Kessler-Haak … [Read more...]

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

    INSIDER DEAL! J. Christopher Volcanique Pinot Noir - Buy It All!!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 24, 2022 Last Updated: January 26, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! J. Christopher Volcanique Pinot Noir - Buy It All

    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 $15 a bottle on this truly exceptional 94-Point Pinot Noir from Dundee Hills, the Ernst Loosen J. Christopher Volcanique Pinot … [Read more...]

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

    Trader Joe's Platinum Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 9, 2021 Last Updated: January 5, 2022

    Trader Joe's Platinum Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir - OK

    Perfectly acceptable Pinot Noir but is it really worthy of the Platinum Reserve label? The Trader Joe's Platinum Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Pinot Noir, Trader Joe's

    INSIDER DEAL! Highly Recommended Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 46% Off

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 1, 2021 Last Updated: January 12, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Highly Recommended Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 46% 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. Grown by the famed Steve McIntyre, this is top notch Pinot Noir from Monterey. It's the Spring Street Winery Pinot Noir from reader … [Read more...]

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

    INSIDER DEAL! Bulk Buy Rated Pinot Noir Only $14 A Bottle

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 19, 2021 Last Updated: January 12, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Bulk Buy Rated Pinot Noir Only $14 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 43% discount, the Fossil Point Edna Valley Pinot Noir. This one … [Read more...]

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

    Primo Pinot INSIDER DEAL! Center of Effort Edna Valley Estate Pinot Noir

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 12, 2021 Last Updated: January 12, 2022

    Primo Pinot INSIDER DEAL! Center of Effort Edna Valley Estate 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 DEALS here. This 93-point beauty is over 40% off for the next day. It's another delicious, perfect 10 splurge for your Christmas table. … [Read more...]

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

    Villa Wolf Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé - Mouthwatering

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 5, 2021 Last Updated: November 5, 2021

    Villa Wolf Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé - Mouthwatering

    The crisp and refreshing Villa Wolf Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé from Germany. Pinot Noir Sparkling Rosé from Pfalz, Germany. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and uses the Charmat method with the secondary fermentation that creates the bubbles happening in large … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Germany, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving

    INSIDER DEAL! Perfect 10 Pinot Noir

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 18, 2021 Last Updated: January 12, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Perfect 10 Pinot Noir Almost Half Off!

    The Kukeri Lakeville Vineyard Petaluma Gap Pinot Noir is back! Splurging today on this excellent, single vineyard wine. Just 5 barrels were produced. … [Read more...]

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

    INSIDER DEAL! Marshall Davis Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton Estate Pinot Noir

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 3, 2021 Last Updated: January 12, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Marshall Davis Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton AVA Estate 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 DEALS here. It's time for a new Insider Deal and it's a doozy! Save almost 40% for the next day on this excellent single vineyard Pinot Noir … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Insider Deals, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Saturday Splurge, Thanksgiving

    INSIDER DEAL! Save $23.50 A Bottle on Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 22, 2021 Last Updated: January 12, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Save $23.75 A Bottle on this Russian River Valley 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 DEALS here. This high-class Pinot Noir at an incredible price (59% off) is back, it's the Melissa Kelly RRV Les Bon Temps Pinot … [Read more...]

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

    INSIDER DEAL! Urgency Pinot Noir - Better and Cheaper Than Meiomi

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 12, 2021 Last Updated: January 12, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Urgency Pinot Noir - Better and Cheaper Than Meiomi

    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 DEALS here. Highly Recommended Pinot Noir just $12 a bottle (60% off!), it's the Urgency Pinot Noir from Shannon Ridge Vineyards. … [Read more...]

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

    Cotillion Pinot Noir - Low-Priced Pinot

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 4, 2021 Last Updated: July 4, 2021

    Cotillion Pinot Noir - Low-Priced Pinot

    Well worth the $10 price tag at Trader Joe's, the Cotillion Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir from Monterey County (56%), Sonoma County (33%) and Santa Barbara County (11%), California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Pinot Noir, Trader Joe's

    Ron Rubin Winery Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 30, 2021 Last Updated: October 19, 2021

    Ron Rubin Winery Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Review

    A really solid RRV Pinot, the Ron Rubin Winery Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir (clones 115, 667, 777, 828, 113 and Pommard) from the Russian River Valley in California. The wine is aged in 100% French oak barrels (15% new) for 8 months. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Russian River Valley, Pinot Noir, Thanksgiving

    Trader Joe's Reserve Carneros Pinot Noir - Surprisingly Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 29, 2021 Last Updated: October 19, 2021

    Trader Joe's Reserve Carneros Pinot Noir - Surprisingly Good

    Highly Recommended, the Trader Joe's Reserve Carneros Pinot Noir Lot 140. Pinot Noir from Carneros, Napa Valley, California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Highly Recommended, Pinot Noir, Thanksgiving, Trader Joe's

    INSIDER DEAL! Writer's Block Pinot Noir - Super Satisfying

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 13, 2021 Last Updated: January 12, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Writer's Block Pinot Noir - Super Satisfying

    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. Reader favorite Writer's Block is back with a Bulk Buy rated Pinot Noir for just $13.25 a bottle! Save over $10 a bottle with our one … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, California - Lake County, Deals, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir

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