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 — 6 months ago

Brett Bowersox

9.2

Honestly great. Very floral. Perfect by itself. — 8 months ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Really nice. Needs air to cool down the oak on the palate. — a year ago

Rodney Miller

9.2

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

with Merritt

Ed Dickey

9.0

Lighter, red fruits. Complex and interesting — 4 years ago

Peggy Hadley

8.9

Happy 4th of July! — 4 months ago

with David, Jim and 1 other

Joe Gasperetti

9.2

Delicious. Nose of dark fruit and pepper. Cassis, strawberries, low tannin — 4 months ago

with Caitlin

Cmijes

9.5

Fort oak hotel omega event sofia 2025 — 5 months ago

Marc Ouellette

9.4

Loved Ten Degrees- reminded me of Confluence! Outstanding!! — 8 months ago

Orly Berke

9.2

Very fruity and delicious! — 10 months ago

Drake Mekkers

9.2

Best pinot I’ve had. Light but very flavorful — 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

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. — 4 months ago

Mark Rosse

9.5

Strutting 🤩 — 4 months ago

Kamall

9.1

Elegant, richer vintage. — 4 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. — 8 months ago

Alan Hyde

9.4

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

Emily Anderson

9.4

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

Jake Hajer

9.1

Watermelon. Watermelon. Watermelon. And a touch of haze. Dry, clay, cherry. — 4 years ago