Whitcraft Winery

Pence Ranch Pinot Noir

9.136 ratings
9.25 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
Joe Davant

I was really impressed with how Whitcraft was able to make wines that were light in color and body while still having depth and complexity. Fantastic nose on this wine.

I was really impressed with how Whitcraft was able to make wines that were light in color and body while still having depth and complexity. Fantastic nose on this wine.

1 person found it helpfulOct 6th, 2019
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
Michael Mallon

A new world pinot with elements of the old world: some fruit, forest floor, umami notes, spice.

A new world pinot with elements of the old world: some fruit, forest floor, umami notes, spice.

Apr 26th, 2022
Brendan Devine

Light, drinkable. A pretty wine

Light, drinkable. A pretty wine

Feb 20th, 2022
Jennifer Perry

Bright and acidic red fruits up with very unexpected old world flavors in the secondary palate. I took a chance and only purchased 2 bottles last year, I wish I bought more! Highly recommend, a great counterpoint to typical US Pinots.

Bright and acidic red fruits up with very unexpected old world flavors in the secondary palate. I took a chance and only purchased 2 bottles last year, I wish I bought more! Highly recommend, a great counterpoint to typical US Pinots.

Dec 24th, 2019
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
Pete Turley

Strawberries and violets on the nose/palate... Lots of structure with a strong finish...

Strawberries and violets on the nose/palate... Lots of structure with a strong finish...

Feb 2nd, 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
Martin Crampton

Big, bold, and brambly!

Big, bold, and brambly!

Sep 11th, 2017
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