While there’s tons of amazing Pinot Noir coming out of Oregon, other regions around the world have been producing top-notch Pinot for many decades, and even centuries. We’ll be exploring the characteristic differences between Pinots from a swath of the most famous regions, so that you can search out high caliber wines of surprising value.

Typically when traveling through California wine country, all the signs point to the bigger names out there, and many of those brands tend to make higher abv wine than most Oregon wine drinking palettes prefer. Unbeknownst to many, some smaller producers in California are trying to emulate a more European style and strive for acidity. We will focus on those producers and the unique projects they are working on, from Napa to Bolinas.

Chile has been continuously under vine since the invasion of the Spanish Conquistadores nearly 500 years ago. Its geographical isolation, bordered by the ocean, mountains, deserts, and glaciers, allows tree-like vines to flourish on their own roots for centuries. Chile is home to some of the most technologically advanced wineries in the world, fostered by a cross-pollination with Bordeaux dating to the 1800s. It also supports a vibrant tradition of pre-industrial viticulture and winemaking, offering a window to a rustic and soulful vinous heritage that dovetails neatly with today’s global natural wine movement. Explore the fascinating story of this unique winegrowing nation through a selection of wines highlighting its rich diversity of microclimates, grape varietals, and styles.