Ronald LaMascus

9.2

Now this is Pinot Noir the way it was meant to be! Floral, more subtle and less in your face like Meomi or Belle Glos. The nose is shy upon opening but after a couple of decanter days, it’s really come alive! Excellent with pork or salmon and turkey, it’s great for sipping or pairing. The mouthfeel is excellent and the flavors linger long after your last sip. Never thought California Pinot could be so authentic tasting. — a year ago

Nicole Horton

9.4

This is Meomi — 7 years ago

Ken Venezio

8.9

Solid performer. It's a blend of Merlot, Zin and Petite Syrah. Had a friend suggest. Totally shocked at the value. Trader Joe's. $7.00. Prediction: This winery will be picked up in a year by one of biggies. Ala Meomi. — 9 years ago

Faye Wilcox

9.1

This was delicious! I love Pinot noirs and zinfandels. I prefered this to the Meomi - tried them both in a flight. Jammy and smooth. — 10 years ago

TheSkip

9.3

There are wines sometimes that you may have no critical ability to judge. This falls squarely into that category for me. There are also wines that shape your journey in learning and enjoying what wine is, regardless of their overall quality.

I have no shame in admitting that I have declared myself a Pinot-phobe. And like most phobias, this was based entirely on nothing. Probable bias against a "light" wine that would leave my desire for impact and hedonism unfulfilled. The volume would be a 5 when I want 9. Well, I was wrong.

Yes, last year I finally brought myself to have a Pinot with thanksgiving. I went very mass market with Meomi and I enjoyed it. However, I brushed that aside with the thought that it was a Wagner family concoction and it was thanksgiving dinner and that was that. Now that we are a year later, I've been thinking about Pinot again (I still have the second bottle of Meomi in the basement) for next week.

Then, as luck should have it, I bought the mixed random secret 6 pack from LastBottle and this was in there. No critical reviews at all. In fact, it seems like all the reviews here are from people who received the same shipment. But the Internet told me baked ham apparently goes well with Pinot. What the hell, why not?

And so, I know I very much enjoyed this. I don't know if it's good or not by Pinot standards. I know it went far better with dinner than afterwards.

Translucent ruby in the glass with maraschino cherry notes and clove. This largely carried through to the palate.

So, I was wrong. Now I can learn more! — 10 years ago

Denise Jadd

9.0

Pinot Plus+
Rich with a substantial floral nose, different from many common pinots. This vintage is nice. Been sipping this kind of Meomi since 2009. — 11 years ago

Carey Krebs

9.0

Tried at carmines. Nicer than meomi — 4 years ago

Will Messer

9.0

Wonderful red blend from Napa; same winemaking family as Caymus. Joseph Wagner, son of Chuck, also created Meomi while at Caymus. Good value. — 6 years ago

Chris Monahan

9.0

Replacing Meomi for my go to Pinot noir. — 9 years ago

Rich Mueller

8.9

Balanced, fairly light. Not sure how Pinot is really supposed to be but this is miles from like, say, Meomi. — 9 years ago

Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

9.0

Very good representation of American Pinot Noir. Retains the high acidity, berry forward quality integral to the grape without the cushion of Syrah like Meomi. Oak prevalent on the nose with smoked creme brulee. A little spice. — 10 years ago

Mark Vanata

9.4

A less expensive option to Meomi. Nice alternative. — 10 years ago

Motaz Qadan

9.5

Incredibly clean finish. The cola hint is starting to come out. Vanilla hints resemble Meomi bottle. Love this wine. — 11 years ago

Alan Schorfheide

9.1

Total Wine, nice smooth flavor. Less fruity than Meomi. — 5 years ago

Daniel

9.4

Full bodied for a pinot. Not acidic and goes down smooth with a nice finish. By the winery formally known as meomi. $25 — 7 years ago

Ingrid Betts

8.9

Delicious! Not as sweet as Meomi. One bbn of my new faves.

Macaroni and gravy with Walter. — 8 years ago

Big Bob Dillon aka G-Somm

8.9

Not a bad wine to introduce someone to Pinot Noir that's thinks Meomi is the greatest thing since sliced bread — 9 years ago

TheSkip

8.9

Winner of the most obnoxious wax job this year. And to boot, adding a pull tab?

I was expecting better things from this wine. To me, it wasn't appreciably different from Meomi. If I had paid the same as Meomi, I'd be singing a different tune. But the #QPR is poor here.

You can tell a mile away that this is a Wagner family wine. There is the over extraction and sweet vanilla oak that dominates. I really thought with Pinot Noir things would be different. Now I'm thinking that they really only know how to make one style of wine and bending the grapes to fit the style. That, or they're just adding the Mega Purple to everything. — 10 years ago

Gene Bodemer

8.9

Holy VA batman! Still a very intriguing wine..This one is not for Meomi drinkers! — 10 years ago

Robert Lee

9.3

Great value pinot. My every day drinker. Reminiscent of the meomi. — 12 years ago