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Core Collection | 2023 Sonoma County Pinot Noir 750ml

Core Collection
2023 Sonoma County Pinot Noir

750ml
$16.00
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Available for purchase in the U.S. only excluding AK, DE, HI, RI, UT.

- 91 pts: James Suckling
- $50+/bottle under the original label

Our Core Collection Pinot Noir hails from a blue chip pioneering producer in the Russian River Valley. Produced from estate and select legacy grower sites and crafted using traditional Burgundian techniques, this stunner showcases a remarkable balance of grace and intensity. The wine’s phenomenal fruit underscores why its source program continues to garner both critical acclaim and a devoted following – pedigree and place clearly still matter. We agreed to declassify the label from Russian River Valley to Sonoma County, and as a result, were able to land this 2023 vintage star at an incredible Bottle Shop price!

Pouring a beautiful ruby color, the nose pulls you deep into the glass with rose hips, raspberry sauce, dried herbs, clove, and dragon fruit, while secondary notes of potpourri swirl around the rim. On the palate, exceptional acidity meets small, grippy tannins amidst raspberries, black cherries, and dried leaves in a delineated presentation. The dry, refined finish unveils barrel spice and flecks of vanilla, making way for uplifted strawberry and raspberry before crescendoing with waves of vanilla. You may find yourself peering into the glass, almost suspiciously, wondering how a Pinot this dynamic can be so affordable.


13.9% alc

Overall rating: 4.367647 / 5 from 68 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The 2023 Sonoma County Pinot Noir from the Core Collection offers a remarkable balance of grace and intensity, praised for its phenomenal fruit and critical acclaim. Priced affordably at $16/bottle, it retains ample acidity and a refined finish, making it a standout choice for Pinot Noir enthusiasts.

Summary topics

  • Wine Price (20%): Many customers appreciated the great price of the wine, mentioning it multiple times in their reviews.
  • Pinot Noir Quality (39%): Many customers stated that the pinot is solid, fresh, beautiful, and an attractive price.

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Review highlights

  • "It is a solid everyday Pinot at an attractive price." — Kurt G.
  • "Fantastic flavor and finish for a great price." — Bob B.
  • "This variety already has an amazing taste for its unbelievable price point!" — Lawrence C.

Reviews

A Pleasant Surprise

"I’m not usually a Pinot Noir drinker, so this one caught me by surprise. It had plenty of flavor, played beautifully with our Mexican dinner, and was a real pleasure from the first pour to the last."

— charles m. (5/5)

Solid red table wine

"My wife loves a good red wine and she approves on this offering. Smooth and good with food that works with a red."

— John B. (4/5)

2023 Sonoma Pinot Noir

"This wine has a deep ruby color. It has hints of raspberry & blackberry and some vanilla."

— Michael M. (5/5)

Delicious

"I thought this wine was very good. I was smooth and flavorful."

— Laura N. (5/5)

Excellent Pinot Noir

"Never bought a Core Collection bottle before thinking it was maybe second tier. But that's not true this is every bit as good as the main selections and one of the better pinot from DN in a while."

— M.A. O. (5/5)

my take

"A little thin"

— John C. (3/5)

First time trying De Negoce Core Collection

"Our De Negoce choices in wines are usually different but we decided to take advantage of a good sale and try the 2023 De Negoce Core Collection Cabernet Sauvignon. We were very pleased with this wine. Not sweet. Not sour. Just right at the right price. We will buy it again."

— Gayle S. (5/5)

Enjoyable, silky

"A clean, fruit-forward Pinot with smooth texture. Red cherry, strawberry, and a touch of spice lead into a soft, approachable palate. Tannins are light and silky, making this an easy, enjoyable everyday Pinot. A simple but well-crafted wine that delivers excellent value."

— Bill (4/5)

Pinot

"Light Pinot. Nice fruit. Characteristic of Sonoma"

— Timothy R. (4/5)

Sonoma County Pinot

"Sonoma County Pinot"

— John L. (5/5)

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