pinot noir — The Drink Better Blog

Ramey Wine Cellars

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Sadly, underwhelmed on our third visit.

Marine Layer Wines

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Well-made wine at a good price, but too loud for my taste.

Sonoma Coast, SonomaRachel BakerJuly 27, 2025Marine Layer Winespinot noir, healdsburg

Cartograph Wines

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All of the wines were entirely quaffable.

SonomaRachel BakerJuly 27, 2025Cartograph Winespinot noir, Riesling, healdsburg

Wayfarer Vineyard

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You’re definitely going for the wine, not a “tasting experience.”

SonomaRachel BakerJuly 27, 2025Wayfarer Vineyardpinot noir, chardonnay, HEal, fort ross

Patz & Hall Winery

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We didn’t join the club, but these wines were exceptional and I’ll be back!

SonomaRachel BakerAugust 2, 2024Patz & Hallchardonnay, pinot noir, sparkling wine

Dunston Wines

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We joined the club.

SonomaRachel BakerJune 21, 2024Dunstan Winespinot noir, chardonnay

Chappellet

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Napa prices kept us from purchasing more of this juice.

Napa ValleyRachel BakerJune 9, 2024chappellet winerymalbec, pinot noir

Meadowcroft Wines

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A low key tasting room experience with solid wines.

SonomaRachel BakerJanuary 5, 2024Meadowcroft Winespinot noir, sangiovese, Zinfandel, cabernet franc

Hartford Family Wines

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Don’t let the legacy fool you. This is a great tasting for lovers of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel.

SonomaRachel BakerDecember 29, 2023Hartford Family WineZinfandel, syrah, pinot noir, chardonnay

Westwood Wines

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Comfy furniture and a cozy fireplace. Decent—but expensive—wine.

Napa ValleyRachel BakerDecember 22, 2023westwood wineCabernet Sauvignon, pinot noir

DuMOL Wines

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Quality tasting for the Single Vineyard nerds. We’ll be back!

SonomaRachel BakerDecember 17, 2023duMOL winesRussian River, pinot noir, chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon

Lynmar Estate

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Drink great Pinot and Chardonnay with an incomparable view.

SonomaRachel BakerOctober 20, 2023Lynmar EstateRussian River, chardonnay, pinot noir

Davis Bynum

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A definite stop for the wine geeks and anyone who loves classic Russian River wines.

SonomaRachel BakerOctober 13, 2023Rodney Strong VineyardsRussian River, pinot noir, chardonnay

Longboard Vineyards

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Great atmosphere. “Credible” wine, but nothing that will knock your socks off.

SonomaRachel BakerOctober 7, 2023longboard vineyardspinot noir, sparkling wine, Russian River

Quilt & Co.

Great for people who are looking for wines without tannins, to drink now

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Napa ValleyRachel BakerApril 30, 2023pinot noir, tasting room

Bohème

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Solid coastal pinots.

SonomaRachel BakerSeptember 9, 2022Bohèmepinot noir, chardonnay

Artesa Vineyards & Winery

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Good view, not great wine or good service.

Napa ValleyRachel BakerAugust 19, 2022Artesa Vineyards and Winerypinot noir

Hirsch Vineyards

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Good wines and an educational tasting experience.

SonomaRachel BakerAugust 5, 2022hirsch vineyards tasting roomhealdsburg, pinot noir

Joseph Swan Vineyards

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Tasting terroir-focused pinots with the assistant winemaker? This winery is going to become a habit.

J. Rochioli

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Our favorites were the Rosé and the Pinot Noir.

SonomaRachel BakerJune 3, 2019J. RochioliRussian River, pinot noir

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