Mike Obley

9.3

Still fresh, big wine. Widly different than the Pousse on Christmas Eve — 5 months ago

Jeffrey Howell

9.1

Delicious, well balanced — 7 months ago

Doug Powers

9.2

Rich, deep, complex, very fine Pinot Noir, long finish, very nice, needs aging!! — 9 months ago

with Jim

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

I keep trying Anthill Farms in hopes of truly appreciating their craft. To this bottling, I’m sadly not there. They make decent Pinot but there are others better at the same price point or less.

2005 shows evolution but is still quite big. I would say it is overly extracted.

The nose shows ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, strawberries, raspberries and some blueberry hues. Soft dry soil, limestone, dry, crushed rocks, light baking spices, red cherry cola, dark, red, blue florals, red roses & liquid violets.

The body is round, ripe and lush; blackberries, dark cherries for days, strawberries, raspberries, pomegranate and blueberry hues. Soft dry soil, dry & fresh herbs, moist clay, limestone, dry, crushed rocks, light baking spices; clove, cinnamon, light nutmeg, vanilla, melted caramel, red & mid berry cola, mid, dark spice, dark, red, blue florals, red roses & liquid violets, nice rainfall acidity, well balanced, big structure-tension, elegant finish that lasts a minute and lands on fruit, herbs and earth.

@TheView — 10 months ago

Ming L

9.0

A tropical fruit filled chilled SB with jumbo stone crab in a summer like day.
Life goes on! — 6 years ago

Matthew Humbaugh

8.9

Really enjoying this wine. Very drinkable. Don’t know anything about Monastrell but would definitely drink more. For a $15 wine, this is great QPR! Drink this all day! — 7 years ago

Ganesh

9.0

Perfect for a summer meal outside. Lovely honey and mineral notes — 9 years ago

Randy

9.5

Surprisingly good — 11 years ago

Puerto Rico Wine News

9.3

Really nice stuff — 13 years ago

Pooneet K

9.3

Really very good. Probably best wine I’ve had from Ceritas. 12.3%, tastes old school but with slightly more new world flavor characteristics like warm spices and purple berries. Great acid and lingering finish. Very enjoyable and fun to try with the age. — 6 months ago

Michael Dierberg

9.2

Slight nod over the Rivers-Marie 2013 Gioia (still very fruit driven) and Failla 2013 Occidental Ridge. The Littorai was the most evolved and Burgundian of the bunch. — 8 months ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.7

California’s version of White Burgundy. Great older bottle from recent auction. — 9 months ago

Rodney Miller

9.2

Red cherry and tangerine, light in color and vibrant — 3 years ago

with Merritt

E D

9.0

Nice version of this variety. Rich grape. Quite dry and acidic on the tongue. — 5 years ago

Christine Kidder

9.2

Wonderful fruit bonb — 5 years ago

Dylan Thomas

9.0

With halibut cheeks, dandelion greens, sand dab fillets from west port farmers market, g-town — 6 years ago

Neal Ferry

9.0

Generally I pass on California Pinots, however this one is well worth the time — 8 years ago

Liz Hale

9.4

Had with beef cheek over smoked root veggies- DO IT!!! So silky and rich- wild cherries and forest floor. Did a John Bender fist pump after dinner, it was that good. — 10 years ago

Trish Barry

10

Nothing more to say about this wine except for AMAZING!!! — 12 years ago

Sarah Keith

10

So, this is absolutely delicious! Thanks for the recommendation, Jill! Xx — 13 years ago

with Richard

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

A Fav! Medium+ lemon color with aromas of stone fruits, spice, floral, cedar, biscuits and citrus. On the palate flavors of apple, pear & ripe apricot with citrus zest, honeysuckle and nutty toasty oak notes, rich with creamy tones. Smooth, long finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with fruit and integrated creamy oak. Nice! — 6 months ago

James Scurlock

9.1

One of our favorite Pinot noirs — 8 months ago

Chris MacLean

9.0

The wood is integrated but still a little one dimensional given the price tag. — 9 months ago

David Shaw

9.2

Pale white, excellent clarity. Spice in nose, Crisp finish with lingering tropical fruit and orchard fruit flavors. Lemon peel aftertaste. Navarro always delivers on the Alsatian varietals — 4 years ago

Qin Zhou

9.3

Best Syrab I’ve ever had. — 5 years ago

Mike Obley

9.4

Still young. My favorite PN from this talented group — 6 years ago

with Lauren

Lisa Knowles

9.1

This is a new Pinot Noir for me and will become a go to. It is fruit forward (just how I like it), with a little mint and herbs. Better after some time to aerate. — 6 years ago

Andrew Verderame

9.3

Very smooth — 9 years ago

Steve Elsis

9.2

Very distinct. Lil "horse poopy" as jay commented. Yum — 11 years ago

with William and Jay

Alexander Littauer

9.7

Took a couple days for this wine to open up and to really start strutting its stuff. Vibrant, primary, dark cherry fruit tones meet pine forest, spice, and licorice nuances. With the extended aeration, an intriguing mineral note also developed. Svelte (12.8%), yet vivacious and intimating appealing future complexities. Would be fun try again in 8+ years. — 12 years ago