Pinot Noir

[Woodman]

I think Bucko's got it right here. Most of these are "everyday" kinds of pinot noirs, not the "trophy" wines that get rave reviews. They are likely to be good solid values and, as such, you are not likely to get a wine that is either awful or horribly disappointing for the price -- so concentrate on stylistic (and regional) differences. Take note of where the grapes were grown and the flavors you get -- strong herbal notes in anything from Santa Barbara would be one prediction from here.

My question for you is, which Jadot wine are you including? Jadot makes and markets everything from something labeled "pinot noir" to Grand Cru bottlings that cost over $100 apiece. Your choice of Jadot wine will definitely influence the outcome of this tasting.