Byron

Whole Cluster Swan Clone Nielson Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.18 ratings

9.01 pro ratings

Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA

Pinot Noir

Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Pungent Cheese, Baking Spices, Squash & Root Vegetables, Sweet Potato, Shellfish

Top Notes For

Rachel Knight

9.5

One of the best pinots from the Santa Barbara area

1 person found it helpfulJul 26th, 2014

Victor Hsu

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.

Oct 5th, 2018