"the cola makes its appearance in the nose, before mixing with cherry and strawberry on the palate. Not to say that this Pinot noir is overly fruity. You'll also find some cocoa and spice in there". — a year ago
Beautiful red fruit. — 3 years ago
A delicious wine for a bit of a special occasion. Paired well with a French dinner even in the summertime. Can’t go wrong with this one — 4 months ago
Very rich, complex — 7 months ago
I think this may be one of my very favorite Chardonnay’s!! — 3 years ago
Drank on my birthday with Mom! 🥰 — 2 years ago
Very easy to drink - a lovely bottle!!!!! — 4 years ago
David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Have not had 100% Pinot Meunier that was not from Champagne and in bubble form. This is from Napa/Carneros.
Still young and would prefer to have this in 3-5 yrs.
The palate is dark fruits. Not quite Santa Rita Hills extraction but more than most Northern California.
It is still a bit angular. Blackberries, black raspberries, black plum w/ heavy skin, dark cherries, plum and some poached strawberries. Grainy limestone, dry stone, dark top soil, lots dark spice, cinnamon stick, clove, nutmeg, some pepper, dry tobacco, new leather, grilled meats, dry tumble weed, dry, red, dark flowers with violets, fresh acidity and a balanced, highly structured/tensioned, polished finish that lasts 90 seconds.
Many would call CDP on this blind. — 2 months ago