Bread & Butter Wines

Napa Valley Pinot Noir

8.6120 ratings

7.71 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Pinot Noir

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Top Notes For

Sipping Fine Wine

7.7

Had some prior vintages, I’m not a big fan. Aromas of spicy berry fruit and earthy oak scents. On the palate light cherry flavors, big acidity with tight harsh tannins. Medium finish ending with an oaky herbaceous character, lacks balance. Pass on this one. Tasting Sample.

Had some prior vintages, I’m not a big fan. Aromas of spicy berry fruit and earthy oak scents. On the palate light cherry flavors, big acidity with tight harsh tannins. Medium finish ending with an oaky herbaceous character, lacks balance. Pass on this one. Tasting Sample.

Jun 27th, 2019

8.8

We are on a Pinot kick... not bad

We are on a Pinot kick... not bad

Jul 5th, 2020

8.0

Light body. Earthy nose. Light cherry taste. Medium low acid. Smooth finish.

Light body. Earthy nose. Light cherry taste. Medium low acid. Smooth finish.

Jun 27th, 2020

9.0

I really liked this one. Light and pairs will with almost anything.

I really liked this one. Light and pairs will with almost anything.

May 16th, 2020

Raimundo Benzal Martínez

8.8

Drank on 21/11/2019 at Majestic Poole’s Winter Showcase.
Pale, orangey red in colour. Berries on the nose. Dry and youthful on the mouth.

Drank on 21/11/2019 at Majestic Poole’s Winter Showcase.
Pale, orangey red in colour. Berries on the nose. Dry and youthful on the mouth.

Apr 29th, 2020

Sanford Peisner

8.5

Everyday inexpensive. Very good for what it is

Everyday inexpensive. Very good for what it is

Apr 23rd, 2020

9.5

Sweeter taste, hints of raspberry

Sweeter taste, hints of raspberry

Apr 20th, 2020

8.1

Vanilla and spicy berries, quite smooth but not my favourite

Vanilla and spicy berries, quite smooth but not my favourite

Apr 18th, 2020

9.0

Quarantine Italian dinner bottle #20

Quarantine Italian dinner bottle #20

Mar 27th, 2020

9.0

Caramel and chocolate undertones- smooth!

Caramel and chocolate undertones- smooth!

Mar 19th, 2020