Whitcraft Winery

Pence Ranch Pinot Noir

9.08 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
Santa Ynez Valley, 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
Mark Lindzy

Very pretty and balanced, yet fruit-forward enough to give away its new world heritage.

Very pretty and balanced, yet fruit-forward enough to give away its new world heritage.

Jun 11th, 2016
John Visto

Genuinely impressed by the restraint in this, delicate fresh floral, acidic backbone and bright red fruit. Cheers to winemakers carving out space for subtle natural expressions of Pinot in the US.

Genuinely impressed by the restraint in this, delicate fresh floral, acidic backbone and bright red fruit. Cheers to winemakers carving out space for subtle natural expressions of Pinot in the US.

Mar 24th, 2019
Daniil Karp

A perfumed nose with complex red fruit and flowers. A touch of tannin and cherry on the pallet to balance out the brightness. Could use a few more years, but is already amazingly interesting.

A perfumed nose with complex red fruit and flowers. A touch of tannin and cherry on the pallet to balance out the brightness. Could use a few more years, but is already amazingly interesting.

Oct 13th, 2018
Evie Olson

Very fruit forward. Sweet rhubarb pie, strawberries a little violet. On the palate lots of acidity and bright and refreshing

Very fruit forward. Sweet rhubarb pie, strawberries a little violet. On the palate lots of acidity and bright and refreshing

Mar 16th, 2017
Paul Stroud

Sommelier/Wine Director

9.4

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Dec 9th, 2015
Dustin Toshiyuki

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Jan 26th, 2018
Susan Sangiacomo

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Dec 10th, 2017
Laura Fidler

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Sep 18th, 2016