The 2022 Pinot Noir Machado is a pretty wine with understated density and terrific balance. Dark red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mint, spice and blood orange fill out the layers. Machado is the most reticent of the vineyard designates. It will be interesting to see what time brings here. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2024)
The 2022 Pinot Noir Machado is a pretty wine with understated density and terrific balance. Dark red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mint, spice and blood orange fill out the layers. Machado is the most reticent of the vineyard designates. It will be interesting to see what time brings here. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2024)
Aug 21st, 2024
459 Machado V'yd- elegant and complex - fantastic.
459 Machado V'yd- elegant and complex - fantastic.
Jun 17th, 2017
Whole cluster really comes through and dominates. Old world sensibilities with all this crushed rock character. Surprised by how un-noticeable the alcohol is given its abv
Whole cluster really comes through and dominates. Old world sensibilities with all this crushed rock character. Surprised by how un-noticeable the alcohol is given its abv
Feb 4th, 2016
I'm well aware that I'm a dissenter in thinking this: I simply do not like this wine. Not only is it absurdly overpriced (56 wholesale) it is hot and imbalanced. In the end not only is it not complex or interesting, it is just not enjoyable.
I'm well aware that I'm a dissenter in thinking this: I simply do not like this wine. Not only is it absurdly overpriced (56 wholesale) it is hot and imbalanced. In the end not only is it not complex or interesting, it is just not enjoyable.
Jan 23rd, 2015
I moved to Cali for Pinots like this! Cheers!
I moved to Cali for Pinots like this! Cheers!
Jan 15th, 2015
Lovely I'm every way. Rich, flavorful, deep - complex earth, tea and berry notes.
Lovely I'm every way. Rich, flavorful, deep - complex earth, tea and berry notes.
Apr 9th, 2014It's a pleasure to taste these wines. At the Trade Tasting - Four Seasons Maui.
It's a pleasure to taste these wines. At the Trade Tasting - Four Seasons Maui.
May 26th, 2013
You can’t say much more than this is perhaps the finest Pinot Noir available.
It opens up bright, but mid pallet brings on more complex flavors than you’d expect from a Pinot grape. Finish is a bit earthy and delightful.
Thank you Brewer-Clifton for this wonderful Pinot Noir.
You can’t say much more than this is perhaps the finest Pinot Noir available.
It opens up bright, but mid pallet brings on more complex flavors than you’d expect from a Pinot grape. Finish is a bit earthy and delightful.
Thank you Brewer-Clifton for this wonderful Pinot Noir.
May 25th, 2025
2022 vintage. Nice structure throughout. 05.21.25.
2022 vintage. Nice structure throughout. 05.21.25.
May 21st, 2025Rated 96 by Wine Spectator in 2024, this Santa Rita Hills Pinot is the best I’ve tasted. Bright red cherry overtones with tea and an earthy smooth finish. A very fine red wine
Rated 96 by Wine Spectator in 2024, this Santa Rita Hills Pinot is the best I’ve tasted. Bright red cherry overtones with tea and an earthy smooth finish. A very fine red wine
Jan 5th, 2025
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
