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Small carafes of the best pinot noir wine in Northern California

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3 Pinot Noir Producers You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of

The relatively cool climates, marine layers, and alluvial soil of Mendocino County makes it one of the world’s best locations for Pinot Noir grapes.

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1.
Bee Hunter Pinot Noir

Bee Hunter is the brainchild of local boy Andy DuVigneaud and his wife Ali. Together they are taking advantage of Anderson Valley’s unique and highly-coveted terroir to produce organic pinot noir wines with a growing cult following. 

Small carafes of the best pinot noir wine in Northern California

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2.
Baxter Winery

Set on a ridge in Anderson Valley, with a tasting room in the town of Philo, Baxter Winery makes excellent wines using French cellar techniques, with five-day cold soaks and punch-downs done by hand. Their Pinot is not to be missed. 

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3.
Lichen Estate

Once a sheep farm, these gorgeous 203 acres are now dedicated to the meticulous cultivation of fine, organic pinot noir wines. Nab a bottle of their Moonglow Pinot and let it age a while. 

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