So this weekend is all about down-time; heavy doses of house maintenance, Netflix, homemade dinners and hanging by the pool. No agenda but leisurely catch-up. A perfect time for a nice, light and well-priced Pinot Noir. Generally reds are too heavy for the summer heat, but Pinot Noir is a year-round, any climate wine. If I’m having it outside I’ll set the temperature on the wine refrigerator a little lower than the red setting. Too cold and you can’t get the full depth or bouquet. Like I mentioned on my post 11 delicious white wines for summer, wine is something I have a passion for. You don’t need to spend a fortune, but the lower you go on price point, the more aware you need to be of what wines are wonderful values and which are just plain wrong. Just like consignment shopping or flea markets, it is a treasure hunt. So here are my favorite 11 Pinot Noirs all under $15. They are in no particular order and all have high Wine Enthusiast ratings. These are gems and you can feel good about gifting them to your hostess or serving them at your next dinner.
11 Incredible Pinot Noirs Under $15
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1) “A” by Acacia Pinot Noir 2012
2) Chalone Vineyards Monterey County Pinot Noir 2011
4) DeLoach California Pinot Noir 2013
5) Hahn Central Coast Pinot Noir 2013
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6). Cycles Gladiator Pinot Noir 2011
8). Irony Monterey Pinot Noir 2012
10). Underwood Cellars Oregon Pinot Noir 2013
Have you tried any of these on the list or do you have some that I need to add? I love love vino suggestions! xx Chelsea
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