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High QPR Pinot Noir and Bordeaux

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We love Pinot Noir and Bordeauz, but finding good Pinot Noir and Bordeaux at a reasonable price is HARD! Never fear - we have done the hard part, now you just need to peruse our list for good options.
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Great, Inexpensive Pinot Noir

These are Pinot Noirs that we have tasted and reviewed in our podcast that are in the $20 or less range and we have given at least a 7 out of 10 rating and we think are worth seeking out.

 
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hat we tasted and smelled in this Underwood Pinot Noir: On the nose: Black cherry, dirt, clay, herb, rose, fresh flowers In the mouth: Tart cherry, sour cherry candy without the sugar, light, balanced, dances on the tongue, pleasant, citrus, orange b...
2022 UNDERWOOD PINOT NOIR
 
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What we tasted and smelled in this Pinot Noir: Sour cherry, raspberry, smoke, earthy, clay, tart cherry, wood, tar, rose petal. Probably young. Very Pinot Noir smell. Very pleasant Food to pair with this Pinot Noir: Steak, cheeseburger, pasta with re...
District 7 Pinot Noir 2021
 
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What we tasted and smelled in this Pinot Noir: Cherry, rose petal, spice, pepper, sweet tobacco, baking spices, cinnamon, paprika, allspice, cloves. Tart red fruit, bolder a more body than an average Pinot Noir. Pleasant. Smooth. Good for Cabernet or...
The Pinot Project Pinot Noir 2021
 
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What we tasted and smelled in this Kirkland Signature Russian River Valley Pinot Noir: On the nose: Cherry, sour cherry, a kiss of oak, nice Pinot Noir smell In the mouth: Smooth, good cherry flavor, matchstick at the end, Twizzler, strawberry milksh...
2022 Kirkland Signature Russian River Pinot Noir
 
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What we tasted and smelled in this Pinot Noir: On the nose: Chery, cooked cherry, some earth, some wood, Australian red licorice, In the mouth: Cherry, nice finish, a kiss of oak, good balance, vanilla, smooth, nice acidity Food to pair with this Pin...
BloodRoot Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2022
 
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What we tasted and smelled in this Innocent Bystander Yarra Valley Pinot Noir: On the nose: Perfumey, rose, fresh wild flowers, red fruit, strawberry or raspberry candy, dirt, rocks In the mouth: Fruity, light, smooth, tight tannins at the end, oak, ...
Innocent Bystander Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2019
 
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What we tasted and smelled in this Pfeffingen Alte Reben Spätburgunder: Color: Ruby red On the nose: Earth, strawberry, raspberry, light cherry, cherry cordial, chocolate, mocha In the mouth: Nice, more depth and richness, cherry, cherry jam, Black F...
Pfeffingen Spatburgunder 2022
 
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What we tasted and smelled in this Leyda Las Brisas Pinot Noir: Color: Has more of a Pinot Noir look, sparkles in the light, burgundy red hue On the nose: Vegetal, strawberry, raspberry, cherry pie filling, smoke, gunpowder, rock In the mouth: Cherry...
Leyda Las Brisas Pinot Noir 2021

Excellent Bordeaux at Great Prices

Bordeaux wines are some of the most expensive wines in the world - but that doesn't mean you can't find great value wines if you look around hard enough. These are wines that we have reviewed and rated at least 7 out of 10.

 
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What we tasted and smelled in this Chateau Prieure de Beyzac: On the nose: Smoke, a classic red wine smell, plum, dark cherry, pencil, rose, tar, deep and rich In the mouth: Plum, lots of tannin, smooth, nice round mouthfeel, supple, tobacco, grapey,...
Chateau Prieure de Beyzac 2018
 
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What we tasted and smelled in this: Château des Mille Anges: On the nose: Sweet, jammy, stewed cherries, blueberry, currant, dried fruit, dried blueberry or cranberry, cherry cordial, a bit of smoke, wood barrel In the mouth: Balsamic vinegar, syrupy...
2016 Chateau des Mille Anges
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What we tasted and smelled in this Clos Marsalette Pessac-Léognan: On the nose: Vegetable, sweet tomato, earth, rich black fruit, blackberry, black plum, wood, smoke, leather, asparagus on the swirl, grapey In the mouth: Better taste than smell, supe...
Chateau Clos Marsalette 2021