North Coast Pinot Noir

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2006

Took a bit of time for the funk to blow off but once it did it was drinking nicely. Not much life left though, but amazing a California Pinot could last this long. — a month ago

Paul, Shay and 5 others liked this

Littorai

Les Larmes Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2022

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. — 2 months ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

One of the handful of producers that can get me to taste Anderson Valley pinot. Not a fan. This was nice. Personally scored it 9.1/9.2. In most other hands, this rolls in at an 8.8.

Clos Pepe Estate

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2009

I used an Ah-So which ended up being merely a precaution since the top of the cork looked a bit dry. Turns out it was fine. Acidity was stunning at 15 years, some dried fruit on top of cherry compote with ethereal traces of tannins at the end. Delicious SRH Pinot Noir. Miles Raymond would definitely approve! 😉 — 4 months ago

Peay Vineyards

Estate Scallop Shelf Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

13.6% ABV. Medium density red color. Red fruit jumps from glass, primarily cherry. Nice wine. — 4 months ago

Rhys Vineyards

Bearwallow Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

Fading a bit, but pretty bing cherry fruit and tart acidity. — 5 months ago

Shay, Ira and 3 others liked this
Austin Hohnke

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Incredible wines. Extremely challenging vintage for this part of California.

Domaine Carneros (Taittinger)

Brut Carneros Sparkling Blend 2020

IMO it’s the perfect amount of dry. We had it with seasoned, baked chicken. A delicious offering in the $35 range (at time of rating). — 5 months ago

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Flowers Vineyard & Winery

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Joe L.
9.2

Overripe cherries, floral notes, lingering finish, medium-bodied, high alc for Pinot — a month ago

Williams Selyem

Weir Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

Ruby color, purple edges, with aromas of ripe fruits, floral and complex spice, aged for 16 months on French oak, 58% new, vineyard planted in 1991. On the palate concentrated flavors of strawberry and black cherry with orange citrus, herbs, vanilla and oak, soft tannins on well balanced structure. Full body, rich long finish, ending with fruit, vanilla, floral, spice and oaky tones. Very Nice! Will age! — 2 months ago

Andrew, Paul and 2 others liked this

Schramsberg Vineyards

North Coast Brut Blanc de Noirs

nose: pineapple, toasted almond, lemon curd. soft bubbles, bright orange — 3 months ago

Sea Smoke

Ten Estate Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

We had the 2015 Vintage on 1/3-5/25. Medium bodied. An excellent Pinot Noir. Nice mouthfeel. Black cherry blackberry and Asian spice. Really good — 4 months ago

Sea Smoke

Southing Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Jammy and fruity, raspberry flavor, light and smooth, better whe let to breathe and paired with charcuterie. — 4 months ago

Roederer Estate

Brut Anderson Valley Sparkling Pinot Noir - Chardonnay Blend

Lovely. Yeast, lemon, apple, and a bit of minerality. — 5 months ago

Rivers-Marie

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2023

2023 vintage. Maan, do I feel old reviewing this! Sourced from some eminently notable vineyards. Wine rolls up and down and back up again throughout the palate...almost as if you are tasting each vineyard source as stages vs a blend. Def interesting. Light-medium body. May hafta pick this up as a list placement as it is drinking nicely. Absolutely blowing through Oregon pinot tho. Resto pricing at $19 btg (waay too low) and woulda jumped on it but have another CA pinot currently btg that's an even better deal. 11.27.24. — 5 months ago

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Shay A

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Always a bangin’ value.

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

Crafted by Joseph J. Wagner, 4th generation winemaker, with winemaking roots in the Napa Valley since 1906. Deep Ruby with red berry fruit aromas, tea and sweet spice notes. On the palate flavors of jammy blackberry and cherry with pronounced sweet vanilla oak, cacao and pepper spice notes. Soft tannins and bright acidity, well balanced, with mineral tones on a long finish ending with toasty spice! Nice! — 2 months ago

Rob, Jonathan and 3 others liked this

Marcassin

Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir

Excellent Pinot but I think inferior to the Tetarossa lineup — 2 months ago

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Domaine de la Côte

Bloom's Field Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

Low in tannin, nice acidity. Restrained fruit. — 2 months ago

Roederer Estate

L'Ermitage Brut Anderson Valley Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2017

Liquid Gold! A beautiful California sparkler with aromas of brioche, yeast, and pear. Nice body and slight tartness. — 4 months ago

"Odedi", Ira and 3 others liked this

Calera Wine Company

Central Coast Pinot Noir 2021

Genuinely good Pinot. Owned by Duckhorn portfolio but still low key. A superscript wine, especially for the price and region. — 4 months ago

Scott@Mister, Ted and 6 others liked this

La Crema

Monterey Pinot Noir 2022

Very smooth, not tannic at all. Slightly unripe black grapes. — 5 months ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Freestone Vineyards Pinot Noir 2019

Nariz: frambuesa, cereza, regaliz, especies, cola, vainilla, algo de madera

Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M/M+

Muy bueno
— 5 months ago

Somm, Paul and 6 others liked this