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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

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