Cambria Estate Winery

Bench Break Pinot Noir

9.112 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
John Wight

Sommelier/Wine Director Luce Restaurant

8.7

Needs time, nice to see them dialing back the ripeness, muscular and tannic

Needs time, nice to see them dialing back the ripeness, muscular and tannic

Jan 2nd, 2014
Kapyrick Wine

V11. Beautiful wine. Smokey bouquet melds into juicy, spicy blackberry and blueberry fruit. Nice earthy finish. Very well balanced. Good food wine.

V11. Beautiful wine. Smokey bouquet melds into juicy, spicy blackberry and blueberry fruit. Nice earthy finish. Very well balanced. Good food wine.

Jan 25th, 2016
Michael Peterson

Still could use a little time. Much better on the second day. Lots of Pinot for the money!

Still could use a little time. Much better on the second day. Lots of Pinot for the money!

Nov 29th, 2015
Winery Explorers

2011 Cambria Pinot Noir Bench Break Vineyard. #santamariavalley

2011 Cambria Pinot Noir Bench Break Vineyard. #santamariavalley

Oct 14th, 2015
Bill Belanger

Tasted at the winery; very bright!

Tasted at the winery; very bright!

May 23rd, 2014
Clifton Jackson

If you like CA style fruit-driven Pinot, with an acidic backbone, you won't be disappointed!

If you like CA style fruit-driven Pinot, with an acidic backbone, you won't be disappointed!

Jun 9th, 2013
Carly Drake

Carly had this 10 years ago

Carly had this 10 years ago

Aug 11th, 2014
Mike Smith

Mike had this 8 years ago

Mike had this 8 years ago

Jun 29th, 2016
Jeff Barton

Jeff had this 9 years ago

Jeff had this 9 years ago

Jan 4th, 2015