Schug from Sonoma Coast is very good at $22. Recently tried the 2022. Good color and bouquet, tastes of licorice and dark fruit. James Suckling and Wine Enthusiast score it 91+. My only worry was about it keeping because it is a screw top. After opening I kept it in my refrigerator. On day 3 and 5, I poured a glass and let it rest and open up at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before drinking. It really held up and was very enjoyable showing that it is a well-made wine.

@DrinkinItIn

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for all of the notes Bruce, I am going to keep an eye out for the Schug Pinot Noir as it sounds like a winner.

If you haven't tried them, I highly recommend Willamette Valley Whole Cluster and Samuel Robert.

@DrinkinItIn

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestions. Will keep these in mind when shopping for Pinot Noir.

Stopped liking Meomi some time ago, but people seem to like it! Glad you agree!

@DrinkinItIn

2 ай бұрын

Good to know we are aligned. People love wines with some sweetness so it makes sense that it is popular. I can't stand it because it tastes so fake.

@tarheelnuto

21 күн бұрын

I gave up on Meiomi years ago! Way too much sugar.

@BigBadJerryRogers

20 күн бұрын

This is what Americans like in wine, that's why they're full of diabetes. Look at how popular something like Apothic wines are.

@DrinkinItIn

19 күн бұрын

@@tarheelnuto It is awful.

I’ve had Sinor-Lavallee wines (San Luis Obispo) and pretty sure they make an entry level Pinot that’s about this price range, maybe a tick higher. Really earthy and good fruit.

@DrinkinItIn

19 күн бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion - I am not familiar with that name but will keep an eye out for it.

Meiomi tastes like oak flavored cough medicine. So bad! And up here in Canada it's $31 a bottle.

@DrinkinItIn

5 ай бұрын

Its very pricey for what it is but the branding seems to work. Am glad I am not the only one who cant stand it.

Fake wine is a great description of Meomi Pino. One of the most off putting wines I’ve ever tried. Thin yet weirdly sweet almost artificial tasting.

@DrinkinItIn

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the note, appreciate that you agree with the assessment. Definitely artificial.

Boggle was a nice surprise

@DrinkinItIn

14 күн бұрын

Glad you agree. I always find their wines well made and drinkable.

I happen to agree with your palate ie Josh wines. Fine wines ? I doubt that very much ... maybe more like table wines - no offence to the self proclaimed "schooled" wine experts. I have enjoyed La Crema, very nice and looking forward to trying the Erath Pinot Noir in my cellar soon. I appreciate your reviews and sharing your experience, thank you!

@DrinkinItIn

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for all of the thoughts. My experience with every Josh wine so far has been really bad - I hope I don't have any more. Let me know how the Erath tasting goes.

@maryverzella9841

8 ай бұрын

2021 Erath Pinot Noir, fruit forward, cherry, raspberry, hint of licorice, some light earthy notes, medium body and tannins, medium alcohol, nice finish. Will buy again! @@DrinkinItIn

William Hill

@DrinkinItIn

14 күн бұрын

I feel like I see that one enough on store shelves and I would have tried it by now. Always seem to pass it up. Will give it a try based on your suggestion.

Frei Brother make a great PN. I am a big fan of Josh cab sav’s even if Pinots aren’t. Mac Murray is my favorite on your list. Stay away from LaCrema Monterey.

@DrinkinItIn

17 күн бұрын

Thanks for the thoughts Ronald. I've never purchased the Frei Brothers Pinot but see it on shelves a bit, maybe I'll give it a try. I definitely prefer La Crema's Chardonnay offerings to their Pinot, not sure if I have had the Monterey. We will have to agree to disagree on the Josh Cab.

Adding Josh vineyards to your undesirables was a grave mistake in understanding fine wine. Go back to school.

@DrinkinItIn

8 ай бұрын

You might be right. Will keep that in mind for future videos.

@BigBadJerryRogers

20 күн бұрын

That's enough out of you, Josh