Fairfax Pinot Noir is a selection of grapes from the cool coastal regions of California. Cool growing vineyards on the North Coast (Mendocino and Sonoma) are close enough to the ocean to be cooled by Pacific breezes yet protected from the full wrath of its winds. In the Central Coast (Monterey), ocean and fog influenced coastal vineyards producing wines with crisp acidity and fine varietal character. And finally, a dip into Carneros brought wellbalanced and restrained richness for plush weight and deep fruit
N/Apts The Washington Post– 2017 vintage
2 Stars for the 2017 vintage
Who can resist a delicious California pinot noir under $20? They’re hard to find, but this one offers classic pinot flavors of black cherry and spice with nice velvety texture. I recommend opening it (and perhaps decanting) about an hour before drinking. There is also a chardonnay for white-wine lovers. ABV: 13.8 percent. Distributed by Elite: Available in the District at Mimi’s Convenience Mart, New H Wine & Spirits, Rosebud Liquor, Wagshal’s Deli, Wine Specialist; on the list at Addis Paris Cafe, Birch & Barley, Et Voilà, Fabulous Market & Cafe, La Vie, Mintwood Place. Available in Maryland at Allview Liquors in Ellicott City, Cranbrook Liquors and Shawan Liquors in Cockeysville, Crescent Beer & Wine in Bowie, Dad’s Beer & Wine, Grosvenor Market and Rollins Beer-Wine-Deli in Rockville, Franklins Restaurant, Brewery and General Store in Hyattsville, Iron Bridge Wine Co. in Columbia, Landover Liquor in Cheverly, the Perfect Pour in Elkridge, Pinehurst Wine Shoppe in Baltimore, Potomac Gourmet Market in National Harbor, Quench! Beer-Wine-Deli in Silver Spring, Wine Merchant in Lutherville. Available in Virginia at Aldie Peddler in Aldie, Arrowine and Cheese and Westover Market in Arlington, Beer Run and Foods of All Nations in Charlottesville, Cheesetique (Alexandria), Lokl Gourmet in McLean, Shields Market and Strawberry Street Market in Richmond, Town Duck in Warrenton, Streets Market (Alexandria); on the list at Columbia Firehouse in Alexandria, the Restaurant at Patowmack Farm in Lovettsville, Thai Noy in Arlington.
