Chalk Hill

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

8.7189 ratings
8.716 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, 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
Sipping Fine Wine

Aged 10 months in French and American oak, 25% new, deep Ruby with aromas of red fruit, with some spice. On the palate flavors of raspberry and strawberry, with sweet earthy spice. Good balanced, lively acidity, fine tannins ending with toasty earthy mineral. Drink now, no aging benefit.

Aged 10 months in French and American oak, 25% new, deep Ruby with aromas of red fruit, with some spice. On the palate flavors of raspberry and strawberry, with sweet earthy spice. Good balanced, lively acidity, fine tannins ending with toasty earthy mineral. Drink now, no aging benefit.

Feb 7th, 2023
Michael Smith

Right down the middle

Right down the middle

Mar 25th, 2021
Jake Hajer

Varietally correct. Cola, vanilla.

Varietally correct. Cola, vanilla.

Jul 2nd, 2020
Eric Urbani

Fruit forward yes, but not bad

Fruit forward yes, but not bad

Nov 21st, 2019
Sipping Fine Wine

Recently purchased by Bill Foley of Foley Family Wines, continuing traditions set by founder Fred Furth. Ruby with ripe fruit, spice and oak scents. On the palate cherry and strawberry with vanilla spice and cedar notes. Soft savory tannins, good balance on medium+ finish, great now!

Recently purchased by Bill Foley of Foley Family Wines, continuing traditions set by founder Fred Furth. Ruby with ripe fruit, spice and oak scents. On the palate cherry and strawberry with vanilla spice and cedar notes. Soft savory tannins, good balance on medium+ finish, great now!

Aug 10th, 2017
"Odedi"

Ruby in color with medium intensity and a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of cherries, raspberries, light wood, earth, black pepper and dark chocolates.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, raspberries, spices, light oak, chocolates, light vegetables and peppercorn.

Nice finish with soft tannins.

This is a nice Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast. Tangy, fruit forward and spicy.

A good everyday wine, and good by itself or with food.

Good right out of the bottle and easy drinking. Get earthier and spicier after an hour of airtime.

A good quality wine. Would be nice to revisit it in a couple of years.

I gave it a light chill and had it by the lake. I paired it with cheeses and crackers.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$18.

Ruby in color with medium intensity and a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of cherries, raspberries, light wood, earth, black pepper and dark chocolates.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, raspberries, spices, light oak, chocolates, light vegetables and peppercorn.

Nice finish with soft tannins.

This is a nice Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast. Tangy, fruit forward and spicy.

A good everyday wine, and good by itself or with food.

Good right out of the bottle and easy drinking. Get earthier and spicier after an hour of airtime.

A good quality wine. Would be nice to revisit it in a couple of years.

I gave it a light chill and had it by the lake. I paired it with cheeses and crackers.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$18.

1 person found it helpfulApr 13th, 2022
Sharon B

@Ron R @Buddy G @Patrick Schultz thank you for all of your good advice! I picked this one for the region, per your advice. It was very earthy at first with lots of acidity. Tonight, it’s so very smooth with lots of fruit on the palate. I will continue to follow your advice and try some other ones. Cheers!

@Ron R @Buddy G @Patrick Schultz thank you for all of your good advice! I picked this one for the region, per your advice. It was very earthy at first with lots of acidity. Tonight, it’s so very smooth with lots of fruit on the palate. I will continue to follow your advice and try some other ones. Cheers!

1 person found it helpfulJan 7th, 2021
Darcy Pungente

Enjoyed this bottle, would buy again

Enjoyed this bottle, would buy again

1 person found it helpfulMay 16th, 2016
Matt Sterr

Pretty nondescript.

Pretty nondescript.

May 5th, 2017
Kyle Gabriel

Solid poundability despite the 14.5. #trouble

Solid poundability despite the 14.5. #trouble

Mar 9th, 2016