Bread & Butter Wines

California Pinot Noir

8.590 ratings
8.21 pro ratings
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
Sipping Fine Wine

Light Ruby red color with aromas of spicy berry fruit and earthy oak scents. On the palate flavors of light cherry, vanilla and big screaming acidity, needs good, with tight tough tannins. Medium finish ending with an oaky herbaceous character, a little out of balance. Pass on this one.

Light Ruby red color with aromas of spicy berry fruit and earthy oak scents. On the palate flavors of light cherry, vanilla and big screaming acidity, needs good, with tight tough tannins. Medium finish ending with an oaky herbaceous character, a little out of balance. Pass on this one.

Oct 23rd, 2024
David Wiles

So drinkable, light and fruity. Make sure it’s nicely chilled to 12 degrees to make the most of the delicate flavours

So drinkable, light and fruity. Make sure it’s nicely chilled to 12 degrees to make the most of the delicate flavours

1 person found it helpfulFeb 26th, 2021
Steve Bowen

Each wine has somebody that would like it, but we aren’t the ones for this one. It has a strong conflicting flavor that I just can’t describe and my wife and I can’t figure what kind of meal it would work with. It definitely isn’t something we could drink on its own. Sad to say this one had to be poured out. Not for us.

Each wine has somebody that would like it, but we aren’t the ones for this one. It has a strong conflicting flavor that I just can’t describe and my wife and I can’t figure what kind of meal it would work with. It definitely isn’t something we could drink on its own. Sad to say this one had to be poured out. Not for us.

Oct 2nd, 2026
Louis Martin

Light aroma and color, semi-sweet finish. Nice with flank steak.

Light aroma and color, semi-sweet finish. Nice with flank steak.

Mar 16th, 2026
Virginia Parker

Sweeter and fuller bodied then preferred

Sweeter and fuller bodied then preferred

Feb 25th, 2026
Jane Folske

Jane had with Dad and Nancy. Solid, good, drinkable, meets expectations for a Pinot, but not magical.

Jane had with Dad and Nancy. Solid, good, drinkable, meets expectations for a Pinot, but not magical.

May 13th, 2025
Youngcheul Kim

2022 vintage oct 27 2024

2022 vintage oct 27 2024

Oct 27th, 2024
Mark Davis

Must give it air. Better after 10 or more minutes. Light, fruity but with a brine finish.

Must give it air. Better after 10 or more minutes. Light, fruity but with a brine finish.

Oct 3rd, 2024
Drew Landry

Light, smooth

Light, smooth

Sep 25th, 2024
Peter Coulthard

Sainsburys. Good PN, but more body and butteryness that comes through. Smooth and drinkable.

Sainsburys. Good PN, but more body and butteryness that comes through. Smooth and drinkable.

May 19th, 2024