Pinot Noir

[Thomas]

Don't let the name Gallo scare you. Aside from their crummy low-end so-called wines, this company can produce some of the best California wines at some of the best values. In fact, Gallo has spawned a host of great California winemakers and wine marketers.

As for the word "Reserve" on the label; it has no identifiable definition in the U.S. but it often means the wine is selected by the producer for a personal reason, and it often means the wine will have been aged in wood.