Best Pinot Noir For Cooking

Sonoma, CA- Aromas of ripe cherry, cocoa, anise and rich baking spices. Plush flavors of cherry, plum and pomegranate meld with hints of delicate tea leaf. Structured, balanced acidity and elegant, firm tannins round out the mouth.

California - Bright red fruit upfront with notes of cherry and raspberry, soft spice, and a touch of earth. Smooth, velvety texture with balanced acidity and gentle tannins make it easy-drinking, finishing with a pleasant, lingering fruit character.

Monterey, California- This medium-bodied Pinot Noir possesses luscious flavors of berries, baking spices, and cherries. The finish is soft and silky with no hard edges while still having enough crispness to balance the upfront fruit.

Bourgogne, France- Light garnet with brick rim. Clean nose, showing moderately intense aromas of baking spices, earth, raspberries, some kirsch and forest floor. Aromas of spiced plum compote on the palate with a slight peppery, vegetal hint.

Monterey, California- This medium-bodied Pinot Noir possesses luscious flavors of berries, baking spices, and cherries. The finish is soft and silky with no hard edges while still having enough crispness to balance the upfront fruit.

Napa Valley, Carneros, California - "Ripe but sports a cool profile (temperature-wise), with blueberry and acai berry peeking in on the core of raspberry and plum fruit flavors, while sleek acidity is nicely embedded throughout. Pretty spice and violet hints gild the finish."

Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, CA- "This juicy red is filled with fresh, lively cherry, raspberry and dried blueberry flavors that show a spicy snap, with accents of forest floor on the lithe finish"

Sonoma, California- "This is an earthy and fresh varietal wine, with a surprising level of density and weight. Dark berry fruit and baking spice combine across a seamless palate of integrated tannin and oak, ending with a jammy richness that satisfies."

Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette Valley, Oregon- "Dusty spices, cocoa powder and graham cracker accents open into a lush palate packed with baking spices. Lemon peel, chocolate, cinnamon and a touch of peppercorn all annotate the pretty raspberry and cherry fruit."