Pinot Noir may be the toughest grape to grow, but the effort is well worth the investment. Though the price typically refers the investment; however, we've rounded up some budget-friendly Pinot Noir for you to try. Consistent producers that make Pinot Noir accessible to all based on price, distribution and overall value. Pinot is one of the most food-friendly red grapes, versatile for completing a wide variety of foods and flavors, light enough to woo "non-red wine" drinkers, and priced from $6-50+, willing and ready to fit every budget.
1. Mark West Pinot Noir (CA) $10
Mark West Pinot Noir is a fantastic value wine find. This particular ruby colored Pinot presents ripe raspberry aromas and delicious cherry fruit on the palate with a dash of vanilla. It is a medium-bodied, silky smooth, red wine that offers a tremendous amount of food versatility.2. Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir Coastal $10
Strawberries galore, wrapped in super subtle tannins. This is an elegant red wine made to go the distance from informal backyard barbecues to formal dinners - Mondavi has made a wine that can truly do it all. All this for a very reasonable price.
3. Camelot Pinot Noir (California) $8
Camelot Pinot Noir is reasonably priced at $8 a bottle. This Pinot Noir is great with mushroom dishes and seafood, offering berry flavors with a touch of chocolate at the finish.
4. Castle Rock Carneros Pinot Noir (California) $10
The Castle Rock Pinot has dark cherry and vanilla flavors that will pair well with a wide vriety of foods from fish and chips to pork chops.
5. Wyndham Estate Bin 333 Pinot Noir (Australia) $10
The Wyndham Estate Bin 333 Pinot Noir is a remarkable value wine, a medium-bodied red wine with fresh cherry and strawberry making up the dominant flavor profile. This wine is well balanced, well priced and well-distributed - making it a perfect wine for a wide range of occassions. This wine was simply delicious with marinated flank steak and twice baked potatoes!6. Coyote Ridge Pinot Noir (Oregon) $9
This is Portland's number one selling Pinot Noir year in and year out. Produced just north of Corvallis in the heart of Oregon's wine country, the Coyote Ridge Pinot Noir offers the customer a clear choice for both value and quality. Pair with rich fish or poultry dishes.
