Bright ruby red color. Bountiful aromas of red berries and dried violets. Pallet is full of strawberry and raspberry fruit with hints of black tea, baking spices, earth and pepper spice. Just a bit of a “gamey” quality as well. Nice hint of oak on the clean finish. Fine tannins and bright acidity. Creamy texture. Rich and nicely rounded. Absolutely a “California-Style” Pinot Noir. Nice choice, Mark Smith. — 2 years ago
Heerlijk makkelijk wegdrinkende wijn #amsterdam #jumbosupermarkt — 4 years ago
Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Red fruits on the nose with light oak, chocolates and vegetable notes.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, light oak, spices, vegetables, herbs, dark chocolates and black pepper.
Showing nice complexity and easy drinking. Good by itself or with food.
Will not get better from this point, though.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$45. — 10 days ago
Wonderful . Spicy. Robust fruit. — 10 months ago
Perfect wine for summer — 4 years ago
Wonderful! Awesome Pinot! — 3 months ago
Good Pinot but overall it fell a bit flat for me compared to other CSJ Pinots. Definitely preferred the Durell Pinot over this one. This one lacked the structure and body I was hoping for — 4 months ago
Somm David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Their 96 out of Magnum in 2015 at the property is still my favorite Chardonnay.
This is not as good yet, but delicious and a show stopper.
Happy Birthday to me! — 23 days ago