Anthill Farms

Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

9.124 ratings
9.03 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
Patrick Derdeyn

At this young stage the defining characteristic is acidity. Dark red fruit and rose petal but in a very light frame. Opened 48hrs and the acidity still overwhelmed the fruit, hoping a short time sideways will help balance things out a bit.

At this young stage the defining characteristic is acidity. Dark red fruit and rose petal but in a very light frame. Opened 48hrs and the acidity still overwhelmed the fruit, hoping a short time sideways will help balance things out a bit.

Nov 29th, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

Tried another bottle. The 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 aromas of berry fruit, citrus & warm spice. On the palate, raspberry and cherry, tangy, with cedar notes & earthy tones. Bright acidity, soft expressive tannins, lingering finish ending with woody spice. Very nice, aged nicely from my last try, with room to run.

Tried another bottle. The 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 aromas of berry fruit, citrus & warm spice. On the palate, raspberry and cherry, tangy, with cedar notes & earthy tones. Bright acidity, soft expressive tannins, lingering finish ending with woody spice. Very nice, aged nicely from my last try, with room to run.

1 person found it helpfulMar 2nd, 2018
Shana B

Smooth

Smooth

Mar 11th, 2022
Katina Kontos

Love

Dec 19th, 2019
Matt Richards

Bright. Fun. Delicious. I think it still has a few years of life ahead of it.

Bright. Fun. Delicious. I think it still has a few years of life ahead of it.

Jun 23rd, 2019
Matt Richards

Lots of acid and red fruits.

Lots of acid and red fruits.

May 19th, 2019
E & K G

Nice little surprise to find this in Japan. All the good from new world but presented in an elegant manner. Great acidity to keep the fruit fresh. Bright red raspberries dancing on your palate.

Nice little surprise to find this in Japan. All the good from new world but presented in an elegant manner. Great acidity to keep the fruit fresh. Bright red raspberries dancing on your palate.

Mar 26th, 2019
Sally Neal

Good not great. Good in summer. Light body. Cherry flavors. Fine with pasta and either fish or chicken.

Good not great. Good in summer. Light body. Cherry flavors. Fine with pasta and either fish or chicken.

Jun 24th, 2018
John Berghoff

John had this 6 years ago

John had this 6 years ago

Feb 8th, 2018
Leo Hart

Leo had this 4 years ago

Leo had this 4 years ago

Dec 16th, 2019