Chalone Vineyard

The Monterey Vineyards Pinot Noir

8.135 ratings
7.81 pro ratings
Monterey County, 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
Lyn Farmer

Thin and acidic but maintains some varietal character

Thin and acidic but maintains some varietal character

Sep 13th, 2015
Chelsey Jackson

I decided to try this instead of my usual (sweet reds & moscato). Decent choice for price.. definitely interested in trying more like this.

I decided to try this instead of my usual (sweet reds & moscato). Decent choice for price.. definitely interested in trying more like this.

Nov 10th, 2018
Kirsten Deville

Tastes like metal

Tastes like metal

Sep 24th, 2017
Nona Poulton Bucher

Slightly sweet but super cheap at WSM right now...

Slightly sweet but super cheap at WSM right now...

Apr 12th, 2017
Robert Curry

Nice light Pinot with a lit bit of acidity and a peppery finish.

Nice light Pinot with a lit bit of acidity and a peppery finish.

Jan 7th, 2017
Ed Yu
6.5

Not great

Not great

May 7th, 2016
Matthew Litke

Not the best

Not the best

Apr 8th, 2016
Mitchell Butler

Quite fruity and light, but very thin. Not to my liking

Quite fruity and light, but very thin. Not to my liking

Oct 17th, 2015
Zacary Welch

This wine is an excellent introductory red for those looking for the lightest of the light at a good price point.
A squeaky clean, delicate expression of Pinot Noir expressing approachable notes of raspberry, beets, and menthol. The wine drinks softly with red cherries and spice with a truly light frame of tannins finishing with notes of tea leaf.

This wine is an excellent introductory red for those looking for the lightest of the light at a good price point.
A squeaky clean, delicate expression of Pinot Noir expressing approachable notes of raspberry, beets, and menthol. The wine drinks softly with red cherries and spice with a truly light frame of tannins finishing with notes of tea leaf.

Jul 9th, 2015
Evan McClure

This tastes like sweet grape juice. Doesn't have bold tastes and is pretty dry. Not a big fan of this Pinot.

This tastes like sweet grape juice. Doesn't have bold tastes and is pretty dry. Not a big fan of this Pinot.

Jun 6th, 2015