Big Basin Vineyards
Monterey Pinot Noir
Monterey, Central Coast, California, USAPinot Noir
Top Notes For
Aug 19th, 2017
Mar 6th, 2017
Dec 30th, 2014
Monterey, Central Coast, California, USAMonterey, Central Coast, California, USA
The 2016 Pinot Noir Monterey County is a gorgeous appellation-level wine, not to mention just flat out delicious. A wine of impeccable balance and total class, the 2016 is impossible to resist. A high percentage (85%) of whole clusters adds layers of aromatic nuance without pushing the wine into realm of greenness. Sweet red cherry, tobacco, mint, crushed flowers and mint are some of the many nuances that develop in the glass. Fruit sources are Coastview and Kevin Olson. The Monterey County is bottled after about eleven months in barrel, earlier than the vineyard designates. There is so much personality and character here. In short, don't miss it! (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2018)
The 2016 Pinot Noir Monterey County is a gorgeous appellation-level wine, not to mention just flat out delicious. A wine of impeccable balance and total class, the 2016 is impossible to resist. A high percentage (85%) of whole clusters adds layers of aromatic nuance without pushing the wine into realm of greenness. Sweet red cherry, tobacco, mint, crushed flowers and mint are some of the many nuances that develop in the glass. Fruit sources are Coastview and Kevin Olson. The Monterey County is bottled after about eleven months in barrel, earlier than the vineyard designates. There is so much personality and character here. In short, don't miss it! (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2018)
Sep 5th, 2018A true candidate for proprietor Bradley Brown’s best generic PN to date. Bursting with ripe strawberries and loamy mineral scents, this medium bodied offering show a stemmy tannic grip and loads of juicy freshness. This is exactly what many US producers are aiming for, but few delivers.
A true candidate for proprietor Bradley Brown’s best generic PN to date. Bursting with ripe strawberries and loamy mineral scents, this medium bodied offering show a stemmy tannic grip and loads of juicy freshness. This is exactly what many US producers are aiming for, but few delivers.
Jan 27th, 2018
Fairly disappointing for a good producer. Lacked anything special that Sta Cruz Mtns is capable of. I'm sure they do better in other bottlings
Fairly disappointing for a good producer. Lacked anything special that Sta Cruz Mtns is capable of. I'm sure they do better in other bottlings
Mar 7th, 2016
Welcome to Zymology!!
Incredible
Welcome to Zymology!!
Incredible
Silky smooth for a Pinot with earth and stone wrapped around a nice Core of fruit
Silky smooth for a Pinot with earth and stone wrapped around a nice Core of fruit
Aug 19th, 2017Great concentration and depth. Still preferred the Santa Cruz 13'.
Great concentration and depth. Still preferred the Santa Cruz 13'.
Mar 6th, 2017Super tasty without being too complex. My favorite Pinot noir
Super tasty without being too complex. My favorite Pinot noir
Dec 30th, 2014
Marcella had this 10 years ago
Marcella had this 10 years ago
Feb 8th, 2015
