Alma Fria

Doña Margarita Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.234 ratings
9.215 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, 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
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9.4

Awesome newcomer to the WSCV family, Alma Fria's 2012 Doña Margarita Pinot stole the hearts (nee palates) of State Bird Provisions, Rich Table & Bar Tartine chefs in the #wowsebastopol Evolution of Cali Cuisine & Wine seminar.

Awesome newcomer to the WSCV family, Alma Fria's 2012 Doña Margarita Pinot stole the hearts (nee palates) of State Bird Provisions, Rich Table & Bar Tartine chefs in the #wowsebastopol Evolution of Cali Cuisine & Wine seminar.

3 people found it helpfulAug 3rd, 2014
Diengo Chou

I've tasted this vineyard before from Marimar Estate and have felt significant differences in style, Marimar feels like it has more body, mature red fruits and sweet spices with a wonderful long finish. Alma Fria style which is also fantastic, expresses more like a mix of Fresh and Hints of mature red fruits mixed also with sweet spices and a wonderful long balanced mineral finish. I would like to retaste both Wines again later this year.

I've tasted this vineyard before from Marimar Estate and have felt significant differences in style, Marimar feels like it has more body, mature red fruits and sweet spices with a wonderful long finish. Alma Fria style which is also fantastic, expresses more like a mix of Fresh and Hints of mature red fruits mixed also with sweet spices and a wonderful long balanced mineral finish. I would like to retaste both Wines again later this year.

2 people found it helpfulJul 24th, 2014
Alma Fria

Very expressive floral and wild forest aromas, along with layers of red and black fruits, redwood spice and hints of cola. Intense palate of black cherries, strawberries, spice, edgy acidity and supple tannin. Long, persistent finish.

Very expressive floral and wild forest aromas, along with layers of red and black fruits, redwood spice and hints of cola. Intense palate of black cherries, strawberries, spice, edgy acidity and supple tannin. Long, persistent finish.

1 person found it helpfulJul 28th, 2014
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.5

Seductively scented with utmost fluidity of motion.

Seductively scented with utmost fluidity of motion.

Nov 24th, 2016
Michael Gallegos

Sales & Hospitality Red Car Winery

9.1

Young. Good density and minerality, but still plenty of fruit. Fragrant wine

Young. Good density and minerality, but still plenty of fruit. Fragrant wine

Nov 9th, 2016
Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.1

Fruit, spice, minerality. #almafria

Fruit, spice, minerality. #almafria

Dec 29th, 2015
Paul Stroud

Sommelier/Wine Director

9.2

I want that, like pancakes on Sunday morning, silky and supple . I wish more Cali wines were like this.

I want that, like pancakes on Sunday morning, silky and supple . I wish more Cali wines were like this.

Nov 22nd, 2015
Bella McDowell

Really nice Pinot...great balance of fruit and earth

Really nice Pinot...great balance of fruit and earth

Jul 14th, 2015
Cory Lane

Director of Operations Resto & The Cannibal

9.8

Really really solid. Nice work buddy

Really really solid. Nice work buddy

Jan 19th, 2015
Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.1

2012 vintage. #almafria

2012 vintage. #almafria

Jan 10th, 2015