Storm Wines

Presqu'ile Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.246 ratings
9.022 pro ratings
Santa Maria 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
George Chen

Front to back...just enough fruit/acid balance and lovely drink

Front to back...just enough fruit/acid balance and lovely drink

Feb 21st, 2020
Sipping Fine Wine

Early in his career, Ernst Storm worked alongside his brother Hannes, who is also a winemaker, eventually leaving South Africa to pursue his career in California, and forming Storm Wines. Aromas of tart fruits, herbs and spices. On the palate cranberry and raspberry with herb mineral notes. Firm gripping tannins, lingering finish ending with earthy characteristics.

Early in his career, Ernst Storm worked alongside his brother Hannes, who is also a winemaker, eventually leaving South Africa to pursue his career in California, and forming Storm Wines. Aromas of tart fruits, herbs and spices. On the palate cranberry and raspberry with herb mineral notes. Firm gripping tannins, lingering finish ending with earthy characteristics.

Dec 22nd, 2017
Austin Hohnke

An amazing vintage of this Pinot, ripe raspberry and blackberry fruit with incredible, savory umami flavors throughout. A near perfect expression of what single vineyard Santa Rita. Hills has to offer.

An amazing vintage of this Pinot, ripe raspberry and blackberry fruit with incredible, savory umami flavors throughout. A near perfect expression of what single vineyard Santa Rita. Hills has to offer.

Jan 22nd, 2016
Steve Bachmann

Bottle was very skunky on the nose. Couldn't drink it. Compared to reviews I have seen, bottle must be off.

Bottle was very skunky on the nose. Couldn't drink it. Compared to reviews I have seen, bottle must be off.

Nov 28th, 2014
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.0

Fantastic juice! Looking forward to tasting more from this producer.

Fantastic juice! Looking forward to tasting more from this producer.

Apr 3rd, 2014
Bobby Stuckey

Master Sommelier, Partner Frasca Food & Wine, Vintner Scarpetta Wines

9.6

Thanks @erailsba great call

Thanks @erailsba great call

Feb 25th, 2014
Brandon Boesch

Raspberry, clove dominant baking spice, some forest greenery, touch of dried cranberry, cherry, but really well balanced. Just lovely mouthfeel.

Raspberry, clove dominant baking spice, some forest greenery, touch of dried cranberry, cherry, but really well balanced. Just lovely mouthfeel.

Nov 17th, 2023
Brandon Boesch

Well made pinot. Fruit driven with raspberries and cherries. There’s some floral notes, a hint of flint or stone, baking spice maybe clove more than others. Just wonderful. The finish lingers with like raspberry jam and spice.

Well made pinot. Fruit driven with raspberries and cherries. There’s some floral notes, a hint of flint or stone, baking spice maybe clove more than others. Just wonderful. The finish lingers with like raspberry jam and spice.

Apr 19th, 2023
Jenna Lloyd

truly, this is the wine of my dreams. acidic, red raspberry with a dash of warming spice. lighter bodied and absolutely divine

truly, this is the wine of my dreams. acidic, red raspberry with a dash of warming spice. lighter bodied and absolutely divine

Apr 17th, 2023
Jenna Lloyd

2020 vintage. This was just wonderful. Red cherry, slightly floral. Hints of spice, and incredibly well balanced.

2020 vintage. This was just wonderful. Red cherry, slightly floral. Hints of spice, and incredibly well balanced.

Jan 16th, 2023