Bernardus Winery

Monterey County Pinot Noir

8.756 ratings

9.23 pro ratings

Monterey County, 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

Top Notes For

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.0

Sous bois. Dark red fruits. Evolved but very nice. Another one made by Mark Chesebro. Www.chesebrowines.com 94 point Grenache from Carmel valley @ $35! Stupid

Sous bois. Dark red fruits. Evolved but very nice. Another one made by Mark Chesebro. Www.chesebrowines.com 94 point Grenache from Carmel valley @ $35! Stupid

Apr 28th, 2020

8.9

Fruity, yet dry.

Fruity, yet dry.

1 person found it helpfulDec 30th, 2014

Awesome Noir

Awesome Noir

1 person found it helpfulJun 11th, 2013

7.8

A little too fruit forward for me, little to no dryness on the finish. Could of used more or some barrel time.

A little too fruit forward for me, little to no dryness on the finish. Could of used more or some barrel time.

Feb 11th, 2023

9.1

Loaded with aromas and flavors of cherry, strawberry and cranberry. Hints of violets, cola and dark chocolate. Quite savory with more body than typical Pinots. Satiny tannins. Nice wine.

Loaded with aromas and flavors of cherry, strawberry and cranberry. Hints of violets, cola and dark chocolate. Quite savory with more body than typical Pinots. Satiny tannins. Nice wine.

Oct 24th, 2021

9.0

Loved it. At Domenico’s in Monterey.

Loved it. At Domenico’s in Monterey.

Feb 20th, 2018

8.5

Sweet very fruity.. Little body. No tanins.

Sweet very fruity.. Little body. No tanins.

Oct 22nd, 2017

9.1

Elegant, relatively full body and hints of jam. Delish...thanks for sharing Mark!

Elegant, relatively full body and hints of jam. Delish...thanks for sharing Mark!

Feb 21st, 2017

8.8

Ripe but fresh cherry fruits, cola and mellow spice notes.

Ripe but fresh cherry fruits, cola and mellow spice notes.

Jan 22nd, 2017

9.0

Nice balance with soft tannins easy to drink.

Nice balance with soft tannins easy to drink.

Jan 4th, 2017