Loring Wine Company

Cargasacchi Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010

9.9

Down the fairway Loring Pinot - explosive fruit; heavy cherry, but not offensive or a bomb, just refined enough and darker than you’d expect — 3 years ago

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Brewer-Clifton

Cargasacchi Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

Chris Wheaton

9.4

I remember very much enjoying this wine on release though a bit too intense at that young age. Now calmed slightly but still sappy cool climate Central Coast Pinot Noir flavors. Deep ruby in color, lovely acidity and balance. Save the next one for at least five more years. — 5 years ago

Drew Family Cellars

Cargasacchi-Jalama Vineyard Pinot Noir

Liz Thach MW

9.0

Enjoyed this bottle tonight at Avant restaurant at Rancho Bernardo Inn and spa. A special thanks to Joe who recommended this. — 8 years ago

Paul liked this

Pali Wine Co.

Cargasacchi Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005

Michael Walker

9.9

Another Pinot I’ve had several btls of and somehow not yet rated….love this and I’m not sure I’ve had a wine this old in better shape…for that I credit the twist off cap. Very sparkly on opening but mellows quickly, excellent cherry fruit, just a touch acidic on the back end. I think another Loring connected producer — 3 years ago

Paul liked this

Samsara Wine Co.

Cargassachi Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Ed Lehrman

9.3

2013 Cargasacchi PN. So delicious. fruity and spicy and aromatic. Carries its 14.4 as light as a feather. — 6 years ago

Cargasacchi

Cargasacchi-Jalama Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

Megan Bauer

9.2

One of my favorite vineyards in Sta. Rita Hills. Very ageable and delightfully interesting. — 9 years ago

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Ken Brown

Cargasacchi Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

P S

8.9

Great sb Pinot — 9 years ago

Cargasacchi

Pinot Noir 2007

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.5

Deep ruby.
Nose is initially a bit shy. With air, in tulip glass and paired with homemade shepherd's pie; this shows juniper berry, bitter cherry pit/bark, bracing digestif herbs. In a big Burgundy stem, shows some rose hip, acerola, crushed creosote leaf, damp pine forest. This is one heck of a complex nose.
Palate is medium bodied, tannins are fine, long and surprisingly dry, not on the mid palate but one the finish with a black tea/amaro like bitterness that lingers.
I really wish I had more as this is my last bottle. — 4 years ago

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ESF

Sounds like some great stuff, never heard of them

Andrew Holod

Ed, I don't think they are vinifying their own wines anymore, maybe only selling grapes. I saw Loring Wine Co, Bonaccorsi and Pali in recent vintages.

Andrew Holod

BTW was introduced to Peter C. While working with Sashi Moorman when he was making wines at Stolpman and consulting for Bonaccorsi in 2004, just after Mike had passed away. The Lompoc wine ghetto was a place of fraternity as I recall.