Category: weeknight wines

Thsi is my go-to weeknight wine! It is easy to drink, pairs well with most of my favorite weeknight eats, and when purchased by the case, is the most afforable  Oregon Pinot Noir I'm willing to drink on a regular basis. The wine guy at On The Rocks turned me on to this fantastic little wine and I buy it by the case when I get down to just a few bottles on hand.

The reviews from the big guys are solid and the wine never disappoints. Wine Enthusiast gives it a solid 90 and I couldn't agree more. I'm not sure if it is the taste of the wine itself or the taste plus the great price but again, this is my go-to Pinot Noir after a rough weekday!

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my rating: WILL buy it again!

$20 is the price published on the Internets but buy it by the case where case discounts are offered!

according to the winery

This generally tastes like a Pinot Noir should but with a bit of a smoky, earthy finish. Not bad, not great - a decent wine on a Wednesday evening. I've got other Pinot Noirs in the bins that appeal to my palate at a slightly lower price. Probably won't buy it again.

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my rating: WILL NOT buy it again

$22 @ Cellar Rat

According to the Winery

This is one of my all-time favorite wines. It's from the Willamette Valley, it's a Pinot Noir, it tastes great, and it is reasonably priced! I typically keep a couple of bottles on hand and I was pleasantly surprised to find this at Costco at the low, low price of $20/bottle. I had a little extra room so I picked up a few more bottles. I opened a bottle tonight to accompany a rotisserie chicken and as always, couldn't be happier with the pairing. A case can be made that this wine punches above the weeknight wine weight class but at the Costco price this is a great every day wine!

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my rating: WILL buy it again!

$20 @ Costco, about $25 elsewhere

According to the Winery

As I'm so fond of saying, I'm constantly in search of the perfect Pinot Noir while secretly hoping I never find it. This isn't it, but it's an acceptable wine to drink with leftovers on a Tuesday night. As the website says, the Antonutti Pinot Nero is a "warm and balanced" wine. The finish was a bit flat at first but it got better after breathing for a bit. I don't typically, but the weeknight wines will likely benefit from decanting so I'm going to dust off the decanter for my next experiment. I enjoyed this wine at room temperature and it got better glass over glass.

the details

my rating: WILL buy it again!

$22.99 @ Cellar Rat

According to the Winery