Aquinas

Napa Valley Pinot Noir

8.9139 ratings
8.74 pro ratings
Napa Valley, 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
Sean K McNeely

Viticulture and Viniculture Assistant at Viña Vik Vineyard, Winery and Hotel

8.6

Ruby red in color, cherries and red fruits on the nose with some cranberry and a subtle earthiness. Noticed some sage like stuff going on as well. Tannins very soft and I paired it with both the scallops my girlfriend ordered and grilled quail for me. Wonderful with both.

Ruby red in color, cherries and red fruits on the nose with some cranberry and a subtle earthiness. Noticed some sage like stuff going on as well. Tannins very soft and I paired it with both the scallops my girlfriend ordered and grilled quail for me. Wonderful with both.

Feb 6th, 2015
Ed Matthews

Fairly dark from blend with Petit Sirah, cherry cola nose, same on palate with touch of rose petals and waxy lipstick, very soft body, lacking acid, flabby.

Fairly dark from blend with Petit Sirah, cherry cola nose, same on palate with touch of rose petals and waxy lipstick, very soft body, lacking acid, flabby.

Nov 20th, 2014
yan ho
8.9

with jon 8/1/19, ct

with jon 8/1/19, ct

Aug 5th, 2019
Christopher Fowler

Yes to this one. Curious forest floor notes on the nose, with lots of spice on the palate and a long finish. I opened it after our bottle of after-work Pinot Noir plonk ran dry and the difference was huge. It went well enough with burgers, but I'd like try it again with with roasted poultry and cranberry sauce.

Yes to this one. Curious forest floor notes on the nose, with lots of spice on the palate and a long finish. I opened it after our bottle of after-work Pinot Noir plonk ran dry and the difference was huge. It went well enough with burgers, but I'd like try it again with with roasted poultry and cranberry sauce.

Jun 11th, 2016
Vincent Wouda-Séguin

Medium bodied wine. Hints of vanilla and heavy black currants and berries. Finished with spices. Longer finish. Very good.

Medium bodied wine. Hints of vanilla and heavy black currants and berries. Finished with spices. Longer finish. Very good.

Nov 30th, 2015
J
9.0

Delicious with red meat

Delicious with red meat

Oct 18th, 2015
Naboth van den Broek

Party favorite

Party favorite

Aug 31st, 2015
Myles Kirsch

Ladies are on double teaming this bottle tonight.

Ladies are on double teaming this bottle tonight.

Aug 9th, 2015
Mila Fay

Currants, raspberries & saffron. Medium body & insignificant acidity - wonderful combination. Adding to my favorites!!

Currants, raspberries & saffron. Medium body & insignificant acidity - wonderful combination. Adding to my favorites!!

Apr 23rd, 2015
Adam Thomas

Great example of new world Pinot noir. Nose is strawberry, cloves and a little vanilla. Complex taste with vibrant flavors of strawberry, cranberry and orange zest,cherries, bit of sweet chocolate or marshmellow even. Balenced acidity with a good finish. Medium body and very drinkable. Great go to wine at the super market. Cheers

Great example of new world Pinot noir. Nose is strawberry, cloves and a little vanilla. Complex taste with vibrant flavors of strawberry, cranberry and orange zest,cherries, bit of sweet chocolate or marshmellow even. Balenced acidity with a good finish. Medium body and very drinkable. Great go to wine at the super market. Cheers

Mar 30th, 2015