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 — 3 months ago

Matt Perlman

9.4

Consistent with last bottle from a few years ago. In a great spot. Softer, rounder and more fruit forward than the Sonoma coast bottling tried side by side — 7 months ago

Austin Hohnke

9.3

Really fine juice. Gorgeous, unmistakable Pinot aromatics. Creamy strawberry, wild cherries and raspberries. Wet leaves and forest decay. Palate is smooth, silky, and creamy in character with oak in the right place. Polished. Called Sonoma Pinot blind. Hella’ tasty. — 9 months ago

Rodney Miller

9.2

Red cherry and tangerine, light in color and vibrant — 2 years ago

with Merritt

Jake Hajer

9.1

Watermelon. Watermelon. Watermelon. And a touch of haze. Dry, clay, cherry. — 5 years ago

Carter White

9.1

Super dry, orchard and citrus, floral and mineral notes, lively. — 3 months ago

Mark Rosse

9.5

Strutting 🤩 — 5 months ago

Phil Kessling

9.0

Yann Bertrand is finally available in MI. Was only able to buy one bottle. So good. red berries and spice — 5 months ago

Vin d’Ottawa

9.1

Age has made this one drier and with straw melon flavours. Pays Nantais wines age well — 8 months ago

with Gillian

Brett Bowersox

9.2

Honestly great. Very floral. Perfect by itself. — 9 months ago

Alan Hyde

9.4

Tons of flavor! Starts off strawberries and turns to cranberries on the finish. — 2 years ago

Randall Brater

9.2

Well, this is a remarkable bottle. Stunning that a 2019 pinot has such depth and complexity. A great bottle. — 4 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Fruit comes from the coolest coastal parts of this appellation, linked by the influence of the Pacific’s cool marine air, which delays ripening. Ruby with rich berry fruit, citrus and floral spice. On the palate, strawberry and cherry, tangy, with cedar notes and earthy tones. Bright acidity, soft expressive tannins, long finish ending with mineral and cedar spice. Very nice, drink now & over next 5 years. — 5 years ago

Dawn E.

9.0

Salmon colored, with aromas of apples, brioche, red berries, and peach. On the palate, peach, apple, strawberries, lavender, with a long herbal mild peppery finish. — 5 months ago

Kamall

9.1

Elegant, richer vintage. — 5 months ago

Cmijes

9.5

Fort oak hotel omega event sofia 2025 — 6 months ago

Marc Ouellette

9.4

Loved Ten Degrees- reminded me of Confluence! Outstanding!! — 9 months ago

Ted

9.1

Dr Pepper. Thinner than the last Beaujolais I had today but still mighty tasty. — 10 months ago

with Jeni

Emily Anderson

9.4

One of my favorites! Enjoyed with Thanksgiving dinner. — 4 years ago

Qin Zhou

9.3

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