Barra of Mendocino

Reserve Mendocino Pinot Noir

8.82 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
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
Michael Chelus

Cherry, raspberry, currant, cranberry, rhubarb and hints of oak. Light-bodied and soft tannins.

Cherry, raspberry, currant, cranberry, rhubarb and hints of oak. Light-bodied and soft tannins.

Oct 11th, 2023
"Odedi"

Barra of Mendocino Pinot Noir Reserve 2021, Mendocino, California

Ruby in color with medium plus intensity.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with mild complexity.

Showing red currants, cherries, plums, sweet strawberries, light oak, bitter herbs, spices, light earth and black pepper.

Soft tannins on the finish with tangy raspberries.

This is an enjoyable Pinot Noir from Mendocino County. Tangy and interesting. Fruit forward and spicy. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Good right out of the bottle and good by itself. Easy drinking and good for parties.

Organic Pinot Noir grapes were aged in French oak barrels (25% new) for 8 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$26.

Barra of Mendocino Pinot Noir Reserve 2021, Mendocino, California

Ruby in color with medium plus intensity.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with mild complexity.

Showing red currants, cherries, plums, sweet strawberries, light oak, bitter herbs, spices, light earth and black pepper.

Soft tannins on the finish with tangy raspberries.

This is an enjoyable Pinot Noir from Mendocino County. Tangy and interesting. Fruit forward and spicy. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Good right out of the bottle and good by itself. Easy drinking and good for parties.

Organic Pinot Noir grapes were aged in French oak barrels (25% new) for 8 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$26.

Mar 20th, 2023