Wine: Erath 2009 Oregon Pinot NoirWhy it's a Win: This classic example of Oregon Pinot Noir is truly a staple in our households. It's hard to go wrong with anything Erath produces, and their Pinot is no exception. This Pinot Noir greets you with red fruits and spices on the nose, and has an earthy, light-bodied palate. It drinks easily and is delicious right off the shelf.
You can see why it's so popular. In fact, it's Erath's goal to "make the best Pinot Noir in the world for under $20." I'll drink to that!
Rated 88 points by Wine Spectator.
Where you can find it: My guess is that most grocery stores in the Northwest carry Erath, but it's most commonly spotted at Costco, Safeway, and Fred Meyer.
Price: $15-$20
On a more personal note, we've been out to Erath's winery and tasting room before, and we've been fans of Erath since we first discovered the joys of wine tasting in the Dundee Hills. It's been nice to see Erath's Pinot Noir growing in popularity as we spot it in more and more restaurants and grocery store chains. The winery is run by some super friendly people and the winemaker used to work at Bethel Heights, and at Witness Tree - two other top notch producers of Pinot in the Willamette Valley.
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