Clendenen Family Vineyards

"The Pip" Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

9.080 ratings

9.011 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

9.8

Andrew had this 7 years ago

Andrew had this 7 years ago

1 person found it helpfulSep 4th, 2017

Alexandre Calvi

9.1

High acidity counter balanced with a fleshy and mineral intensity, far from the Big Flavor ripeness? Kind of…

High acidity counter balanced with a fleshy and mineral intensity, far from the Big Flavor ripeness? Kind of…

Nov 11th, 2014

9.6

So preeeety!

So preeeety!

Feb 27th, 2014

Leora Pearl Madden

8.4

A beautiful expression of Santa Maria!

A beautiful expression of Santa Maria!

Jan 27th, 2014

8.3

Smells like young Chambolle. Juicy and smooth cherry.

Smells like young Chambolle. Juicy and smooth cherry.

Dec 14th, 2013

9.1

Gorgeous

Gorgeous

Apr 15th, 2022

9.0

Like a delicate, flowery and acidic burgundy. Really quite nice. RIP Jim!

Like a delicate, flowery and acidic burgundy. Really quite nice. RIP Jim!

Jun 7th, 2021

9.2

Balance, balance, balance!

Balance, balance, balance!

Jun 1st, 2021

9.0

Lovely nose, warm and light instead of ripe berries. Good price and easy to drink

Lovely nose, warm and light instead of ripe berries. Good price and easy to drink

Jan 2nd, 2021

9.0

Pippin’

Pippin’

Oct 5th, 2020