Professor wrote:
> Our wine group meets this Saturday. This month's theme is Pinot Noir. We
> get around the $20 or less rule by having two people share the expense of a
> bottle costing twice the price. What $40 Pinot Noir would most impress our
> group? I was thinking of picking up something from Beaune, but wanted more
> input. Any ideas? Thanks!

I just got back from an area known for Pinot Noir in southern
California. Tasted quite a number of Pinot Noir. My two favorites were
these from Rideau and Cambria. I do not believe their better wines are
distributed outside the region. That was common with most of the
wineries visited.