About Burgundy Varietals from USA

About Burgundy Varietals from USA
The United States is one of the most important players in the wine industry. On sheer numbers alone, the US is the fourth largest country in terms of total production; but it is the outstanding quality of wines from the US that is an additional part of its worldwide prestige. While the first wines produced in the colonies date back to the late 18th century, it has only been since the mid-1960s that the US has entered the premium wine market on a large scale. California, especially Napa Valley and Sonoma County were the areas that drove the new quality movement. Other areas in California also were home to great wines; soon Washington and Oregon were home to first-class wines as well. New York State, especially the Finger Lakes are was rediscovered for its Rieslings and soon wineries started opening in states such as Texas, Virginia and North Carolina. Today, 90% of domestic premium wine is produced in California and there are several wine types that share the spotlight; these include Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, Pinot Noir from Sonoma's Russian River Valley as well as Santa Barbara County and Chardonnay from several regions, such as Monterey and Sonoma County. Bordeaux-styles reds from Washington State have received great acclaim as have Oregon Pinot Noirs. Today, the United States is in an enviable position of being one of the largest producers of wine as well as one of the most celebrated.

Top Picks for USA

Burgundy Varietals

King Estate 2016 Bradshaw Vineyard Pinot Noir
94 points
$60
Fruity, meaty, and savory this wine would be a delightful pairing with roast duck.
Mira Winery 2014 Hyde & Sons Vineyard Pinot Noit Pinot Noir
94 points
$105
Big and juicy red and black fruits with nice savory herbs as a counterpoint; for lovers of Cali Pinot Noir, this is a gem.
Wentworth 2020 Wentworth Vineyard Mendocino Ridge Estate Pinot Noir
94 points
$125
A layered and brooding Pinot Noir with depth of flavor; an excellent wine with some air time today and very interested to see where this goes in a few years.
Wentworth 2020 Wentworth Vineyard Pinot Noir
94 points
$125
A layered and brooding Pinot Noir with depth of flavor; an excellent wine with some air time today and very interested to see where this goes in a few years.
R. Stuart 2019 Autograph Pinot Noir
94 points
$65
This wine exhibits depth and concentration of flavors with excellent structure; it will drink well with a nice dinner tonight as well as further develop complexity in the cellar for a couple years.
King Estate 2021  Pinot Gris
94 points
$19
Best Buy
A delicious, benchmark example of Oregon Pinot Gris; bright and crisp, serve this with antipasto or shellfish.
94 points $19 Best Buy
Portola Vineyards 2018 Los Trancos Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir
93 points
$38
A well balanced Pinot Noir with fresh fruit, judicious use of oak, and a soft earthiness to round out the wine.
Sidereus Vineyard & Winery 2021 La Colina Vineyard Pinot Noir
93 points
$50
Richly fruited and deep, meaty and savory, a lovely, rich Oregon Pinot Noir.
Kirkland Signature 2022  Pinot Noir
93 points
$12
Best Buy
Exactly what you want and expect from Russian River Pinot Noir; bullseye.
93 points $12 Best Buy
Underwood NV  Pinot Gris
93 points
$7
Best Buy
Easy drinking and approachable but still has layers of complexity to pair with foods as well as hold your attention as a sipper.
93 points $7 Best Buy