Hahn Pinot Noir, Monterey 2014 ($12.99)

Despite what you may have heard, the answer is, yes.

It is possible to pay less than $50 and find a tasty Pinot.

Hahn regularly delivers such deals and with this win you will find loads of fruit on the nose; blackberry, cherry and strawberry.

Ripe and juicy strawberry flavors emerge with dark cherry as well. There’s an exotic spice note that adds a hint of anise on the finish. The extra dimension of spice adds depth to the plush mouthfeel.

This wine pairs nicely with pan-seared or grilled salmon and would even dress-up that grocery-store rotisserie chicken we all depend on for a quick weeknight dinner.

Cheers.