Wenzlau Vineyard

Estate Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

9.2106 ratings

9.130 pro ratings

Sta. Rita Hills, 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

8.8

Cherry liqueur on the nose, palate is silky, light to mid weight, with more cherries, raspberry, vanilla and rose petals. Hits the Cali Pinot notes and well balanced, very enjoyable, but lacks a certain delicacy and distinctiveness of my fave examples

Cherry liqueur on the nose, palate is silky, light to mid weight, with more cherries, raspberry, vanilla and rose petals. Hits the Cali Pinot notes and well balanced, very enjoyable, but lacks a certain delicacy and distinctiveness of my fave examples

May 12th, 2020

9.2

Impromptu meet up at Classic!

Know nothing of this producer. Whoa...whole cluster here? Spicy, crunchy and bramble driven. Very Sta Rita Hills. Rhubarb and cedar smoked nose. The palate is less complex than I expected based on the nose, but it’s still floral with an added cranberry sauce finish.

Impromptu meet up at Classic!

Know nothing of this producer. Whoa...whole cluster here? Spicy, crunchy and bramble driven. Very Sta Rita Hills. Rhubarb and cedar smoked nose. The palate is less complex than I expected based on the nose, but it’s still floral with an added cranberry sauce finish.

Oct 20th, 2018

9.1

Surprisingly Burgundian on the nose......this might develop with time.....very well made.

Surprisingly Burgundian on the nose......this might develop with time.....very well made.

Dec 3rd, 2017

Jennifer DiDomizio

8.9

A bit rounder than I remember of previous vintages.

A bit rounder than I remember of previous vintages.

Nov 18th, 2017

8.4

Don't try this after a good Burgundy. It's clean but also a bit short and sweet.

Don't try this after a good Burgundy. It's clean but also a bit short and sweet.

1 person found it helpfulMar 13th, 2016

9.4

Wonderful texture and purity #ipob

Wonderful texture and purity #ipob

1 person found it helpfulApr 2nd, 2015

Sommelier/Wine Director Passionfish Restaurant

9.5

The opposite of Sea Smoke (yet planted next door to).

The opposite of Sea Smoke (yet planted next door to).

1 person found it helpfulFeb 27th, 2014

Alexis Davis Iaconis

Hospitality Director Copain Wines

9.1

Light and elegant- earthy core.?12.5%!

Light and elegant- earthy core.?12.5%!

Mar 12th, 2016

Jennifer DiDomizio

9.3

Comes in singing and finishes super clean.

Comes in singing and finishes super clean.

May 8th, 2015

8.6

Apr 1st, 2015