Ballard Lane

Central Coast Pinot Noir

8.624 ratings
8.73 pro ratings
Central Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Daniel Legere

Beautiful color. Dry, with a light body. Fruity and tart.

Beautiful color. Dry, with a light body. Fruity and tart.

1 person found it helpfulOct 7th, 2016
Ian Hulon

Fantastic for the money.

Fantastic for the money.

Jan 30th, 2016
Philip Patston

Very nice easy PN. Not a burgundy at all. Just an decent Ca Pinot for food. No oak.

Very nice easy PN. Not a burgundy at all. Just an decent Ca Pinot for food. No oak.

Jan 17th, 2021
John L
7.0

Too sweet for my taste right now.

Too sweet for my taste right now.

Feb 27th, 2016
Robert Edward

Very drinkable, food-friendly Pinot Noir. Soft tannins, balanced fruit, and a hint of smokiness.

Very drinkable, food-friendly Pinot Noir. Soft tannins, balanced fruit, and a hint of smokiness.

Dec 26th, 2015
Brendan OConnell

The Marlboro Man would like this one - lots of tobacco.

The Marlboro Man would like this one - lots of tobacco.

Dec 9th, 2015
Sarah Parker

Very tasty. Full bodied. I was surprised that such a young wine had this much depth...kind of like me.

Very tasty. Full bodied. I was surprised that such a young wine had this much depth...kind of like me.

Apr 26th, 2015
Erik Pohl

Sommelier/Beverage Director Gull Lake Golf Resorts

8.6

Erik had this 9 years ago

Erik had this 9 years ago

Aug 5th, 2015
Colin Yates

Wine Buyer Macadoodles Fine Wine & Spirits

8.6

Colin had this 9 years ago

Colin had this 9 years ago

Jun 3rd, 2015
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Jul 7th, 2023