Barnett Vineyards

Donnelly Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.158 ratings
9.44 pro ratings
Anderson Valley, North 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
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.5

A single vineyard up in Anderson valley

A single vineyard up in Anderson valley

Jan 21st, 2014
Robert Stelmachuk

Fresh. Bright. And an alcohol where it should be!

Fresh. Bright. And an alcohol where it should be!

Jan 15th, 2014
William Feinstein

Slight bricking on the edges. Cranberry, sour cherries and cedar finishes with white pepper heat and a slight vegetal tone. Drinking at peak right now.

Slight bricking on the edges. Cranberry, sour cherries and cedar finishes with white pepper heat and a slight vegetal tone. Drinking at peak right now.

Sep 20th, 2020
Michael Meyer

Very nice with some simple grilled meats off the barby. Great red cherry fruit (maybe a hint of pomegranate) and a savory component that made for a great pairing.

Very nice with some simple grilled meats off the barby. Great red cherry fruit (maybe a hint of pomegranate) and a savory component that made for a great pairing.

Apr 16th, 2019
Michael Meyer

Velvety and ripe

Velvety and ripe

Jul 31st, 2018
Lawrence Solum

2011 is fantastic, deep rich flavors!

2011 is fantastic, deep rich flavors!

Jun 13th, 2018
John Eaton

Restrained nose. Meager flavors. High alcohol. Falls flat relative to Barnett's other pinots. Disappointing. Not the norm for Barnett. Bottle variation?

Restrained nose. Meager flavors. High alcohol. Falls flat relative to Barnett's other pinots. Disappointing. Not the norm for Barnett. Bottle variation?

Feb 20th, 2016
William Feinstein

Full bodied Pinot (think Pommard) - jammy with depth and structure. Barnett's pinots are usually not their strong point (fabulous Cab and Merlot from Spring Mountain) but this wine is singing.

Full bodied Pinot (think Pommard) - jammy with depth and structure. Barnett's pinots are usually not their strong point (fabulous Cab and Merlot from Spring Mountain) but this wine is singing.

Feb 7th, 2016
Brennan Brown

As always, Barnett delivers!

As always, Barnett delivers!

Jan 23rd, 2016
Raj Ajrawat

A bit tart but lovely nonetheless

A bit tart but lovely nonetheless

Oct 25th, 2015