Banshee
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Great QPR and works well with a variety of food
Great QPR and works well with a variety of food
Dec 26th, 2018
Banshee Wines was founded by 3 friends Noah Dorrance, Baron Ziegler, and Steve Graf who shared a lifelong dream of owning their own winery. Their first vintage of Pinot Noir, produced in 2009 was sold out in 3 months. Deep color with red berry fruit aromas and notes of sweet floral scents. On the palate ripe red plum, currant and cherry flavors with complex spice. Smooth tannins balanced well with vivid acidity, lingering ending with a mineral character. Nice value. Tasting Sample.
Banshee Wines was founded by 3 friends Noah Dorrance, Baron Ziegler, and Steve Graf who shared a lifelong dream of owning their own winery. Their first vintage of Pinot Noir, produced in 2009 was sold out in 3 months. Deep color with red berry fruit aromas and notes of sweet floral scents. On the palate ripe red plum, currant and cherry flavors with complex spice. Smooth tannins balanced well with vivid acidity, lingering ending with a mineral character. Nice value. Tasting Sample.
Sep 5th, 2018
Medium garnet edges with a bit of ruby in the core. Interesting nose with elements that of red cherries, black currants, twigs and purple flowers. Balanced acidity (5.5/10) and tannins (5/10). Needed some time to open up nicely. Notes of cherries, raspberries and spices on the palate. Light plus to medium bodied with a medium to medium plus finish. Drink till 2019.
Medium garnet edges with a bit of ruby in the core. Interesting nose with elements that of red cherries, black currants, twigs and purple flowers. Balanced acidity (5.5/10) and tannins (5/10). Needed some time to open up nicely. Notes of cherries, raspberries and spices on the palate. Light plus to medium bodied with a medium to medium plus finish. Drink till 2019.
Oct 12th, 2017
An inviting and easy to like (& drink!) Sonoma Pinot Noir with a nose of raspberry, plum with subtle aromas of vanilla & clove. Well balanced pallate with bright acidity throughout and round soft tannins while adding notes of cranberry & dried mushroom. Excellent QPR and a stellar pairing with steak truffle penne pasta! [3/8/24] ($14)
An inviting and easy to like (& drink!) Sonoma Pinot Noir with a nose of raspberry, plum with subtle aromas of vanilla & clove. Well balanced pallate with bright acidity throughout and round soft tannins while adding notes of cranberry & dried mushroom. Excellent QPR and a stellar pairing with steak truffle penne pasta! [3/8/24] ($14)
1 person found it helpfulMar 10th, 2024
Pale ruby color. Aromas of cherry, red currant and floral. What a killer Sonoma Coast Pinot- Banshee always delvers!
Pale ruby color. Aromas of cherry, red currant and floral. What a killer Sonoma Coast Pinot- Banshee always delvers!
1 person found it helpfulSep 17th, 2021Had this about a year ago, founded by 3 friends Noah Dorrance, Baron Ziegler, & Steve Graf who shared a lifelong dream of owning their own winery. First vintage of Pinot Noir, produced in 2009 was sold out in 3 months. Deep color with red berry fruit aromas & notes of sweet floral scents. On the palate ripe red plum, currant & cherry flavors with complex spice. Smooth tannins good balance with acidity, medium+ ending with a mineral character. Drink now, starting to lose its freshness.
Had this about a year ago, founded by 3 friends Noah Dorrance, Baron Ziegler, & Steve Graf who shared a lifelong dream of owning their own winery. First vintage of Pinot Noir, produced in 2009 was sold out in 3 months. Deep color with red berry fruit aromas & notes of sweet floral scents. On the palate ripe red plum, currant & cherry flavors with complex spice. Smooth tannins good balance with acidity, medium+ ending with a mineral character. Drink now, starting to lose its freshness.
1 person found it helpfulJul 18th, 2019
Easy drinker, fruit forward. Hint of dryness on the finish. 13.8%
Easy drinker, fruit forward. Hint of dryness on the finish. 13.8%
Dec 10th, 2023This is a good Pinot noir with subtle flavors. Not my favorite, but would recommend to folks who enjoy this style of wine.
This is a good Pinot noir with subtle flavors. Not my favorite, but would recommend to folks who enjoy this style of wine.
Nov 23rd, 2022