Whitcraft Winery

Pence Ranch Pinot Noir

9.08 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
Santa Ynez 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
Mark Lindzy

Very pretty and balanced, yet fruit-forward enough to give away its new world heritage.

Very pretty and balanced, yet fruit-forward enough to give away its new world heritage.

Jun 11th, 2016
John Visto

Genuinely impressed by the restraint in this, delicate fresh floral, acidic backbone and bright red fruit. Cheers to winemakers carving out space for subtle natural expressions of Pinot in the US.

Genuinely impressed by the restraint in this, delicate fresh floral, acidic backbone and bright red fruit. Cheers to winemakers carving out space for subtle natural expressions of Pinot in the US.

Mar 24th, 2019
Daniil Karp

A perfumed nose with complex red fruit and flowers. A touch of tannin and cherry on the pallet to balance out the brightness. Could use a few more years, but is already amazingly interesting.

A perfumed nose with complex red fruit and flowers. A touch of tannin and cherry on the pallet to balance out the brightness. Could use a few more years, but is already amazingly interesting.

Oct 13th, 2018
Evie Olson

Very fruit forward. Sweet rhubarb pie, strawberries a little violet. On the palate lots of acidity and bright and refreshing

Very fruit forward. Sweet rhubarb pie, strawberries a little violet. On the palate lots of acidity and bright and refreshing

Mar 16th, 2017
Matt

Compared to Mt Eden this showed a little darker and richer profile. More density and weight with that enticing elusive character.

Compared to Mt Eden this showed a little darker and richer profile. More density and weight with that enticing elusive character.

Feb 19th, 2016
Matt

Demonstrates lots of finesse, grace, and complexity on the nose and palate. Kind of elusive and contemplative wine that keeps you guessing. Soft red fruits, earth, gentle spice tones, and a kiss of flowers. Would love to try with some age

Demonstrates lots of finesse, grace, and complexity on the nose and palate. Kind of elusive and contemplative wine that keeps you guessing. Soft red fruits, earth, gentle spice tones, and a kiss of flowers. Would love to try with some age

Feb 19th, 2016
Jane Hendrick

Delicious!!

Delicious!!

Jan 30th, 2016
Heather Venegas

With Dover Sole. Perfection. Similar to Williams Selyem unoaked chard.

With Dover Sole. Perfection. Similar to Williams Selyem unoaked chard.

Dec 7th, 2015
Paul Stroud

Sommelier/Wine Director

9.4

Paul had this 8 years ago

Paul had this 8 years ago

Dec 9th, 2015
Matt Duncan

Matt had this 8 years ago

Matt had this 8 years ago

Nov 21st, 2015