Pinot Noir has hit a new pinnacle in California, powered by the high quality of the 2018 and 2019 vintages, both of which feature impressive single-vineyard bottlings from multiple regions. Get Wine Spectator senior editor Kim Marcus’s recent tasting report, complete with scores and tasting notes for top wines and top value picks from across the Golden State.
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