Anthill Farms

Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

9.026 ratings
9.17 pro ratings
Anderson Valley, 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
Sipping Fine Wine

Fruit for this Pinot comes from two of the coolest, most coastal parts of this appellation, linked by the influence of the Pacific’s cool marine air, which delays ripening. Ruby with berry fruit, citrus and floral spice. On the palate, strawberry and cherry, tangy, with cedar notes and earthy tones. Bright acidity, soft expressive tannins, long finish ending with tobacco and woody spice. Very nice, drink now & over next 5 years.

Fruit for this Pinot comes from two of the coolest, most coastal parts of this appellation, linked by the influence of the Pacific’s cool marine air, which delays ripening. Ruby with berry fruit, citrus and floral spice. On the palate, strawberry and cherry, tangy, with cedar notes and earthy tones. Bright acidity, soft expressive tannins, long finish ending with tobacco and woody spice. Very nice, drink now & over next 5 years.

Sep 24th, 2020
Carl Fischer

Huge - HUGE - fan of their single Vineyard pinots and even he Sonoma - but this one is totally different. Not as fruit forward or lush and more of the earthy side of a Pinot. It actually got better with some time. If you can find them definitely seek out the single Vineyards. This producer is on a roll and you cannot beat the price.

Huge - HUGE - fan of their single Vineyard pinots and even he Sonoma - but this one is totally different. Not as fruit forward or lush and more of the earthy side of a Pinot. It actually got better with some time. If you can find them definitely seek out the single Vineyards. This producer is on a roll and you cannot beat the price.

Sep 23rd, 2017
Aaron Means

I usually don't like Anderson fruit, but this producer makes me a believer. So silky and balanced. Truly one of the best pinots I've drank for the money.

I usually don't like Anderson fruit, but this producer makes me a believer. So silky and balanced. Truly one of the best pinots I've drank for the money.

Apr 1st, 2017
David Lee

Unique producer with a Burgundian attitude. Not sure if this bottle was past its prime, but still had great texture and long herbal finish. Strawberries came out a bit more over time, but fruit never showed up enough to make this a knockout.

Unique producer with a Burgundian attitude. Not sure if this bottle was past its prime, but still had great texture and long herbal finish. Strawberries came out a bit more over time, but fruit never showed up enough to make this a knockout.

Jun 7th, 2020
Mohit Rastogi

Light. One dimensional. Mild acidity. Mod tannins.

Light. One dimensional. Mild acidity. Mod tannins.

Nov 13th, 2018
Aaron Rankin

Others’ reviews confirm my experience. Bright, spicy, alluring nose. Palette has bright acidity and unripened fruit, and then falls off a cliff. No interest or depth. Probably best with food.

Others’ reviews confirm my experience. Bright, spicy, alluring nose. Palette has bright acidity and unripened fruit, and then falls off a cliff. No interest or depth. Probably best with food.

Nov 22nd, 2017
Josh Magness

Red fruits, full finish

Red fruits, full finish

Jul 9th, 2017
Deborah M

Floral nose. Burgundy like. Well balanced. Good value.

Floral nose. Burgundy like. Well balanced. Good value.

Mar 29th, 2017
Pinotman /// Andreas

Guys this wine rocks! Very well done essentially like a good burgundy. Some clusters i think, chalky and tart. Blueberries and forest floor. Moos. Very impressive indeed.

Guys this wine rocks! Very well done essentially like a good burgundy. Some clusters i think, chalky and tart. Blueberries and forest floor. Moos. Very impressive indeed.

Jan 21st, 2017
Tobin Spratte

Aromas of menthol, eucalyptus, must, raspberries, and Rainier cherries.

Aromas of menthol, eucalyptus, must, raspberries, and Rainier cherries.

Dec 31st, 2016