Phillips Hill

Valenti Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.138 ratings

8.94 pro ratings

Mendocino Ridge, North 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

Luhn Wine Consulting Owner, Luhn Family Wines

9.3

This is so damn good. Bright cranberry and red raspberry, it has a iron element you normally get in Burgundy, restrained oak, and all the stuffs.

This is so damn good. Bright cranberry and red raspberry, it has a iron element you normally get in Burgundy, restrained oak, and all the stuffs.

Aug 13th, 2016

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

8.5

Intense wine, if not a bit rustic.

Intense wine, if not a bit rustic.

Nov 1st, 2014

9.0

Smooth

Smooth

Jun 22nd, 2019

8.9

Red fruit and mineral forward. Very cool.

Red fruit and mineral forward. Very cool.

Aug 18th, 2018

9.2

Banger.

Banger.

May 12th, 2018

9.2

High toned with a bit of spice. Mouth watering acidity. Fruit forward and creamier as it aerates. Very good.

High toned with a bit of spice. Mouth watering acidity. Fruit forward and creamier as it aerates. Very good.

Apr 30th, 2017

Bitterman The Pirate

8.9

Taut, with lots of tart cherries, iron filings, and a bit of earthiness.

Taut, with lots of tart cherries, iron filings, and a bit of earthiness.

Feb 5th, 2017

9.0

Best of CA Pinot. Good restrained fruit. Lovely Pinot aroma. Long finish. Moderate acidity. Great with food.

Best of CA Pinot. Good restrained fruit. Lovely Pinot aroma. Long finish. Moderate acidity. Great with food.

Aug 4th, 2016

9.0

From Bar Jules, San Francisco

From Bar Jules, San Francisco

Jan 20th, 2015

9.0

From Bar Jules, San Francisco

From Bar Jules, San Francisco

Jan 20th, 2015