Arista Winery

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

9.057 ratings
9.07 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
Top Notes For
Mark Eastom

2013 vintage. Raspberry licorice, cherry, hint of olive tapenade, bit of tobacco, earth and spice. Drinking great now.

2013 vintage. Raspberry licorice, cherry, hint of olive tapenade, bit of tobacco, earth and spice. Drinking great now.

Sep 24th, 2019
Patrick Derdeyn

One of my favorite things about #sonomacoast pinot is the way that it can show densely packed fruit in such a light and lifted wine. This is a great example of that style, so loaded with bright fruit and well balanced with acidity in a wine that is shimmering red amd translucent. Crushable now and should drink well for several years to come.

One of my favorite things about #sonomacoast pinot is the way that it can show densely packed fruit in such a light and lifted wine. This is a great example of that style, so loaded with bright fruit and well balanced with acidity in a wine that is shimmering red amd translucent. Crushable now and should drink well for several years to come.

Jul 1st, 2018
Patrick Derdeyn

Shows some really interesting qualities for such a young wine. Already drinking really well and loaded with black cherry, blueberry, and a tarry note that adds depth and intrigue.

Shows some really interesting qualities for such a young wine. Already drinking really well and loaded with black cherry, blueberry, and a tarry note that adds depth and intrigue.

May 29th, 2018
Rebecca Hopkins

PR Folio Fine Wine Partners

8.4

Wine of the night - refined, elegant. Aromas of cranberry and spice w smoky bacon notes on palate excellent bright acidity.

Wine of the night - refined, elegant. Aromas of cranberry and spice w smoky bacon notes on palate excellent bright acidity.

Dec 31st, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

Matt cortney from the restaurant business and at Robert biale and marcassan.

Matt cortney from the restaurant business and at Robert biale and marcassan.

Sep 26th, 2014
emily brown

not my favorite pinot but not bad. tastes like something savory not sure what tho lol. update not a fan can’t get past the smell

not my favorite pinot but not bad. tastes like something savory not sure what tho lol. update not a fan can’t get past the smell

Feb 8th, 2022
John

Fruit forward. Slight peppery finish.

Fruit forward. Slight peppery finish.

Nov 17th, 2021
Lindsey Poole

2015 is drinking amazingly!

2015 is drinking amazingly!

Dec 14th, 2020
Eric L.

I like this a lot. High-toned red and blue fruit. Bright and crunchy. A bit of richness in the mid-palate with a hint of vanilla or root beer. The finish is nice, but not particularly long. Excellent AVA-level bottling.

I like this a lot. High-toned red and blue fruit. Bright and crunchy. A bit of richness in the mid-palate with a hint of vanilla or root beer. The finish is nice, but not particularly long. Excellent AVA-level bottling.

May 24th, 2019
Megan

Too fruity.

Too fruity.

Feb 5th, 2019