An astonishing value, this may well be the best under $20 Pinot Noir on the market today. Its silky texture, spicy bouquet, bright yet not too sweet flavors, and long finish make it resemble a top-notch Côtes de Beaune. How a Pinot Noir that tastes this graceful can come from a region known for muscular Cabernet is beyond me. All I know is that the wine tastes fantastic!
Chilensis, Maule Valley (Chile) Pinot Noir 2011
By Paul Lukacs