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Fort Ross

Fort Ross Vineyard Pinotage

9.025 ratings
9.08 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinotage
Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Beef, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pork, Venison, Potato, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

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Fort RossSonoma Coast, Sonoma CountyPinotage
Top Notes For
Elizabeth Rice
8.9

Who knew Sonoma could do Pinotage. All the typical characters of the varietal but with an additional California sun fruit core. Yum!

Who knew Sonoma could do Pinotage. All the typical characters of the varietal but with an additional California sun fruit core. Yum!

Aug 25th, 2019
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.1

I’ve said it before, but this is consistently the best American pinotage.

I’ve said it before, but this is consistently the best American pinotage.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 22nd, 2019
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.4

As far as I am concerned, this is the world's best Pinotage. It has that asphalt thing that turns so many people off, but I love it. In a great place and no hurry to drink the others.

As far as I am concerned, this is the world's best Pinotage. It has that asphalt thing that turns so many people off, but I love it. In a great place and no hurry to drink the others.

1 person found it helpfulMar 21st, 2015
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.3

Well-made wine from one of the odd-duck grape varieties of the world. Hints of the volatile notes often associated with Pinotage.

Well-made wine from one of the odd-duck grape varieties of the world. Hints of the volatile notes often associated with Pinotage.

Jan 22nd, 2013
Norma Normington
9.5

This wine is light but truly flavorful. I’m certain this is at the most wonderful height of its lifecycle. Delicious. Simply delicious.

This wine is light but truly flavorful. I’m certain this is at the most wonderful height of its lifecycle. Delicious. Simply delicious.

Jan 21st, 2020
Norma Normington
8.4

This may be on the edge of maturity because it has a sharp nose and somewhat bitterness to it but not 100% horrible. That’s what you get for a 2007 with a broken cork I suppose. Glad I tried it!

This may be on the edge of maturity because it has a sharp nose and somewhat bitterness to it but not 100% horrible. That’s what you get for a 2007 with a broken cork I suppose. Glad I tried it!

Dec 2nd, 2019
Michael Gustafson
8.4

No memory where tried

No memory where tried

Jun 8th, 2018
Richard Rynda
8.2

Interesting grape... First sip - was nondescript, after it opened up a bit very oaky.

Interesting grape... First sip - was nondescript, after it opened up a bit very oaky.

Jun 30th, 2013
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.2

Matt had this 7 years ago

Matt had this 7 years ago

Apr 22nd, 2017
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.2

Matt had this 9 years ago

Matt had this 9 years ago

Oct 14th, 2015