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Halleck Vineyard Estate Grown and Kosta Brown Pinot Noir from Sonoma, California

Kosta Browne Pinot Noir vs Halleck Vineyard (Wine Review)

By Scott Butterfield | February 18, 2022

In this post, Ross Halleck and Harris Miner are wine tasting in Sonoma and reviewing two of the best California Pinot Noir wines from the Russian River Valley and the Sonoma Coast.

Table of contentsKosta Browne Pinot Noir (2016)Halleck Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir (2016)Wine Review [Video]The Last Word

Kosta Browne Pinot Noir (2016)

2019 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Gap’s Crown Vineyard

Kosta Browne Pinot Noir belongs to a very special place.…

Cherry Pie, O. Cyrot Bourgogne and Halleck Vineyard Hillside Cuvee Pinot Noirs

Cherry Pie Pinot Noir vs Bourgogne vs Halleck Vineyard (Wine Review)

By Seth Lambert | February 16, 2022

In this review, we’re in Sonoma wine tasting and comparing a blended California Pinot Noir, a French Burgundy and our own Hillside Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.

Table of contentsCherry Pie Cherry Tart Pinot Noir Wine Tasting NotesO. Cyrot Bourgogne Pinot Noir Wine Tasting NotesHalleck Vineyard Hillside Cuvee Pinot Noir Wine Tasting NotesWine Reviews [Video]Pinot Heros Wrap Up

Cherry Pie Cherry Tart Pinot Noir Wine Tasting Notes

Cherry Pie ‘Cherry Tart’ Pinot Noir 2014

Highly popular and sought after,…

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Hahn vs Prophecy vs Castle Rock Pinot Noir (Wine Review)

By Seth Lambert | January 15, 2022

Once again, we’re in Sonoma wine tasting and reviewing four Pinot Noir wines here that are of interest to wine connoisseurs,including the Castle Rock Pinot Noir. As in previous reviews, we used Google to seek out popular Pinot Noirs to compare with a Pinot from Halleck Vineyard.

Along with other results, Google returned these Pinots from the first three vineyards. And we added our own Three Sons Cuvee to the list and reviewed them all. …

A Guide to Sonoma Wine Country’s Best: Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

By Averi Melcher | January 4, 2022

Reaching into the cellars of California’s wine country history, there are lines that trace back to Sonoma County as the true birthplace of the California wine industry. Today, Sonoma showcases globally-renowned Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. But how exactly did the Sonoma wine country take the stage amongst one of the world’s best known wine regions?

California wine country is one of the most revered viticultural areas on Earth. This incredibly diverse region boasts prized Chardonnay,…

Sonoma vs Napa wine tasting

Sonoma vs Napa Wine Tasting: Which is Better?

By Averi Melcher | January 4, 2022

Sonoma vs Napa wine tasting: which one should you choose? Chances are you have limited time for wine tasting and want to choose where you go wisely.

It’s the question everyone wants answered for their wine country weekend trip. Each of these renowned wine regions has premium wine offerings, so the answer to this question comes down to personal taste. 

Napa and Sonoma are equally impressive. They both produce consistent chart-topping wines and memorable wine tasting experiences.…

Four Graces, Goldeneye, Halleck and Cloudline Pinot Noir Reviews

Four Graces vs Goldeneye vs Cloudline Pinot Noir (Wine Reviews)

By Seth Lambert | December 18, 2021

In this article, we’re in Sonoma wine tasting and discussing four North American wines which are Goldeneye Four Graces, Halleck and Cloudline Pinot Noir reviews. As in our previous reviews, we used Google to find these wines. And this time, we compare them with the Sonoma Mountain Pinot we make from Haas Vineyard grapes.

When you search “Pinot Noir,” out of all the search results, Google ranks these brands at:

Cloudline (#22)

Four (#25)

Goldeneye (#26)

Wine Reviews [Video]

If you want to learn about other popular Pinots,…

Popular Pinot Noirs from Bread & Butter, Flowers, Josh Cellars, and Halleck Vineyard

Popular Pinot Noir: Bread and Butter vs. Flowers vs. Josh Cellars (Wine Review)

By Seth Lambert | November 27, 2021

Bread and Butter is the seventh most popular Pinot Noir brand on Google. Search Pinot Noir and see for yourself. That means Google thinks Bread and Butter is the seventh most popular Pinot Noir in the US. Flowers ranks eighth, and Josh Cellars ranks ninth.

In this post, we’re in Sebastopol wine tasting and comparing these popular Pinot Noir wines to our Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir.In our last wine review,…

Popular Pinot Noirs: Mark West vs Eloan vs Erath

Popular Pinot Noir: Mark West vs Elouan vs Erath (Wine Review)

By Seth Lambert | November 17, 2021

We’re in at our estate in Sonoma wine tasting and talking about popular Pinot Noir brands in the US. If you search “Pinot Noir” you’ll probably find that Mark West ranks around fourth on Google.

Not all results from different parts of the world are the same, but fourth is their average ranking. This means that Google thinks Mark West Pinot Noir is the fourth best Pinot Noir brand in the US. But are they correct?…

12 Sauvignon Blanc Food Pairing Ideas to Make Tonight 

By Averi Melcher | November 16, 2021

Crisp, bold, and refreshing, Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most versatile white wines available. But one of the very things that makes it a delight to sip – a vast range of flavor profiles along the entire spectrum of white wine sweetness – also means finding the right Sauvignon Blanc food pairings can sometimes feel like a serious feat.

Fear not, for Sauvignon Blanc wine is the perfect pair with a number of dishes,…

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