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Whole Cluster Swan Clone Nielson Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.18 ratings

9.01 pro ratings

Santa Maria Valley, 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

9.5

One of the best pinots from the Santa Barbara area

One of the best pinots from the Santa Barbara area

1 person found it helpfulJul 26th, 2014

8.8

Surprising lack of fruit for a California Pinot Noir, both in the nose and on the palate. Tar, earth and minerals, with the tar standing out. Not quite the classic tar and roses of Barolo or Nebbiolo; more its own thing. Didn’t hate it but didn’t love it, either. Had the 2012 vintage with pan-roasted pork chops.

Surprising lack of fruit for a California Pinot Noir, both in the nose and on the palate. Tar, earth and minerals, with the tar standing out. Not quite the classic tar and roses of Barolo or Nebbiolo; more its own thing. Didn’t hate it but didn’t love it, either. Had the 2012 vintage with pan-roasted pork chops.

Oct 5th, 2018

9.2

Nice tannins and structure for a Pinot. Good balanced fruit and showing a bit of age. Great with BLT lunch!

Nice tannins and structure for a Pinot. Good balanced fruit and showing a bit of age. Great with BLT lunch!

Mar 24th, 2017

8.3

Black licorice, chalky taste.

Black licorice, chalky taste.

Oct 15th, 2016

Hailey Levinson

9.1

Big rich Pinot, dark, meaty

Big rich Pinot, dark, meaty

Apr 7th, 2016

9.0

Nate had this 7 years ago

Nate had this 7 years ago

Jul 3rd, 2017

9.5

Lovin had this 8 years ago

Lovin had this 8 years ago

Jul 19th, 2016