Tasting Highlights: California Pinot Noir

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Sonoma is California's largest Pinot appellation.

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A baker's dozen of Sonoma Pinots from the 2006 and 2007 vintages

James Laube
Posted: April 6, 2009

This is a transitional phase in the California Pinot Noir market. The last wave of 2006s is being released at the same time the big push for 2007 is starting. All of the wines in this report are from Sonoma, the state's largest Pinot appellation.

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