Alma Rosa

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

9.1121 ratings
9.017 pro ratings
Sta. Rita Hills, 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 Eastom

2010, 40th anniversary Pinot. Candied fruit, cherry syrup, warm, medium bodied, nice acid. BIG boy.. 15.9% 😳 too boozy for me.

2010, 40th anniversary Pinot. Candied fruit, cherry syrup, warm, medium bodied, nice acid. BIG boy.. 15.9% 😳 too boozy for me.

Dec 17th, 2023
Matt Sterr

Yum. Chalky tannins.

Yum. Chalky tannins.

Mar 2nd, 2022
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

8.9

Could have more intense aromas and flavors. Still, great example of #staritahills #pinotnoir

Could have more intense aromas and flavors. Still, great example of #staritahills #pinotnoir

Jan 12th, 2020
Kyle Schlachter

Writer Colorado Wine Press

9.0

Bing cherry, strawberry jam, damp forest floor, beets, mild black tea

Bing cherry, strawberry jam, damp forest floor, beets, mild black tea

1 person found it helpfulDec 4th, 2014
Sasha Agapov

Finally I've tried this Pinot. Ugly label, good Pinot!

Finally I've tried this Pinot. Ugly label, good Pinot!

1 person found it helpfulDec 13th, 2013
Mark Ryan

James Beard Award-winning filmmaker, photographer, Flow Films

8.7

Ripe black fruit, root beer, juicy mouth-watering acidity, medium bodied. Very good value.

Ripe black fruit, root beer, juicy mouth-watering acidity, medium bodied. Very good value.

1 person found it helpfulNov 6th, 2013
Bryce Bannatyne

New Jersey Sales Representative Martin Scott Wines, Ltd

8.9

Delightful. My dad drinks a lot of Sanford, fun to see the family relationship within the same AVA.

Delightful. My dad drinks a lot of Sanford, fun to see the family relationship within the same AVA.

Sep 17th, 2016
Mark Eastom

Dark fruits, a bit reductive. Bigger style Pinot.

Dark fruits, a bit reductive. Bigger style Pinot.

Apr 27th, 2016
Brian Mast

Partner/Winemaker Waits-Mast

9.7

Had to open this 06 @almarosawines Pinot after reading SRH chapter in @jbonne 's book. Vibrant, cranberry & tart cherry with thyme & herbal notes.

Had to open this 06 @almarosawines Pinot after reading SRH chapter in @jbonne 's book. Vibrant, cranberry & tart cherry with thyme & herbal notes.

Apr 7th, 2014
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2021 vintage. Nice, entry-level SRH juice. Sleek, light-medium body with red fruit overtones. 7.3.24.

2021 vintage. Nice, entry-level SRH juice. Sleek, light-medium body with red fruit overtones. 7.3.24.

Jul 3rd, 2024