Affordable Pinot Noir for everyday consumption has been a habit in Burgundy for decades. Bourgogne, the lowest rung on the ladder of Burgundy, is what most Burgundians drink every day. The United States hasn’t quite found its own Bourgogne, but domestic producers, chief among them J. Lohr, are working on it. The 2016 “Falcon’s Perch” Pinot from Lohr is a good start. Priced at $17 (less if you shop around) it fits most budgets and delivers a very nice shot of the cherry and spice flavors Pinot lovers covet.
J. Lohr, Monterey County (California) Pinot Noir 2016
By Robert Whitley