Babcock

Slice of Heaven Pinot Noir

9.337 ratings
9.413 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
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9.5

The 2016 Pinot Noir Slice of Heaven is the most explosive and flamboyant of the wines in Babcock's range. Super-ripe plum and blueberry fruit make a strong opening statement. Lavender, mint and spices show up on the mid-palate. Vivid, dense and exotically rich, the 2016 is a total stunner. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2018)

The 2016 Pinot Noir Slice of Heaven is the most explosive and flamboyant of the wines in Babcock's range. Super-ripe plum and blueberry fruit make a strong opening statement. Lavender, mint and spices show up on the mid-palate. Vivid, dense and exotically rich, the 2016 is a total stunner. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2018)

Nov 29th, 2018
Nate Axline

Can't beat the soft, delicate purity of Rita's Crown Vineyard. All with such a deeper power of red fruit depth.

Can't beat the soft, delicate purity of Rita's Crown Vineyard. All with such a deeper power of red fruit depth.

Nov 2nd, 2016
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.3

Solid juice. Named appropriately.

Solid juice. Named appropriately.

Jun 15th, 2015
Nate Axline

Good any day!

Good any day!

Jun 1st, 2014
Mike Leach

Pleasant acid, tobacco. A very special Pinot!

Pleasant acid, tobacco. A very special Pinot!

Dec 25th, 2017
michael pandolfo

I dont get it. Over extracted over ripe doesnt resemble Pinot noir at all.

I dont get it. Over extracted over ripe doesnt resemble Pinot noir at all.

Oct 15th, 2016
Peter Rando

I am in tiki bar hell but the wine is excellent

I am in tiki bar hell but the wine is excellent

Jul 7th, 2016
Ted Glasnow

Western Sta. Rita minerality 🐚

Western Sta. Rita minerality 🐚

Aug 27th, 2015
Roy Piper

2013; translucent Crimson color, medium full body. Clean red cherry aromas with dusty mineral mouthfeel. Moderate finish. Give 2-3 years.

2013; translucent Crimson color, medium full body. Clean red cherry aromas with dusty mineral mouthfeel. Moderate finish. Give 2-3 years.

Jun 6th, 2015
Joseph Dodge

Drinking Slice of Heaven at the edge of the pacific- heavenly indeed , my last 2010, sad to see it go, perfect setting for a near perfect wine. Bold fruit taste and solid sea floor earthiness-
Amazing wine thank you
#babcockwines

Drinking Slice of Heaven at the edge of the pacific- heavenly indeed , my last 2010, sad to see it go, perfect setting for a near perfect wine. Bold fruit taste and solid sea floor earthiness-
Amazing wine thank you
#babcockwines

Nov 14th, 2014