Benovia

Martaella Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.138 ratings
9.05 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, 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
Tracy Hall

Okay so I admit I’m not a Pinot fan. But it’s because there is so much Pinot that stinks like grapefruit and sulfides. If that’s your style then move along. If you love pure Pinot Noir that smells of blue and red fruits, and spices with a smooth long finish, can be sipping or food friendly (tonight was Japanese curry rice) then @Benovia Winery is your Pinot!! This was WOTN. No decant, pop and pour delicious.

Okay so I admit I’m not a Pinot fan. But it’s because there is so much Pinot that stinks like grapefruit and sulfides. If that’s your style then move along. If you love pure Pinot Noir that smells of blue and red fruits, and spices with a smooth long finish, can be sipping or food friendly (tonight was Japanese curry rice) then @Benovia Winery is your Pinot!! This was WOTN. No decant, pop and pour delicious.

Feb 4th, 2022
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.3

I think this captures an interesting style of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. Juicy berry notes with elegant perfume and structure. It’s not the super ripe school. Yum.

I think this captures an interesting style of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. Juicy berry notes with elegant perfume and structure. It’s not the super ripe school. Yum.

Mar 5th, 2018
romo

Not corked.

Not corked.

1 person found it helpfulMar 28th, 2016
Henrik Poulsen

"Martaella Vineyard"

"Martaella Vineyard"

Nov 8th, 2014
Robert Brown

Would drink again, but somewhat weak finish

Would drink again, but somewhat weak finish

Apr 28th, 2018
Sarah Oettel

I am just loving this right now. It is tasting amazingly complex and spicy. Nice fruit and notes of baking spices.

I am just loving this right now. It is tasting amazingly complex and spicy. Nice fruit and notes of baking spices.

Mar 7th, 2018
Barb

Roger knows my taste. Dark raspberry, Pom cinnamon

Roger knows my taste. Dark raspberry, Pom cinnamon

Feb 14th, 2018
Caroline Costello

Lotsa cherries, soft and bright. Very drinkable. Felt like the wine maker pulled back/was trying to be reserved - wouldn’t put this in Russian River on a blind taste.

Lotsa cherries, soft and bright. Very drinkable. Felt like the wine maker pulled back/was trying to be reserved - wouldn’t put this in Russian River on a blind taste.

Nov 21st, 2017
Jim Stehli

Fruit forward and very solid but that's where my story ended...

Fruit forward and very solid but that's where my story ended...

Oct 7th, 2016
Marissa Conway

Lots of fall and winter spices.

Lots of fall and winter spices.

Apr 26th, 2015