Adam LaZarre had a huge reputation for making wonderful wines for under $20 when he was the resident winemaker at Hahn Estates in Monterey. He’s since relocated to the Paso Robles winery Villa San-Juliette, and Fat Monk is now his “value” label. I won’t pretend this Pinot will remind you of Burgundy. It won’t. It simply doesn’t have the structure. But it is a delicious example of New World Pinot, with soft, ripe fruit and true Pinot character.
