Caliveda
California Pinot Noir
California, USA
Total Wine rated this as their #1 best buy of 2023, so I thought I couldn't go wrong. It's hard to analyze any other aspect of this wine besides its overwhelming syrupy sweetness. It just overpowered everything in the bottle. You wouldn't want to see the awkward look on my face when I took the first sip. I poured the majority of the bottle down the drain. Just awful. Who are they marketing this stuff to anyways?
Total Wine rated this as their #1 best buy of 2023, so I thought I couldn't go wrong. It's hard to analyze any other aspect of this wine besides its overwhelming syrupy sweetness. It just overpowered everything in the bottle. You wouldn't want to see the awkward look on my face when I took the first sip. I poured the majority of the bottle down the drain. Just awful. Who are they marketing this stuff to anyways?
2 people found it helpfulNov 22nd, 2023An okay Pinot. Light tasting, paired nicely with chicken, not so much dark chocolate, hints of vanilla.
An okay Pinot. Light tasting, paired nicely with chicken, not so much dark chocolate, hints of vanilla.
2 people found it helpfulMar 20th, 2023
Dark ruby and color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose with blackberries, blueberries, light wood, vanilla, alcohol, sweet cooked cherries, raisins, red candy and spices.
Dry to off dry on the palate with blackberries, cooked cherries, spices, vanilla, smoke and licorice.
Medium finish with soft tannins.
This California Pinot Noir is simple, and a little sweet for my taste.
Easy drinking and good for parties.
Reminds me of Meomi Pinot noir.
Doesn't show like a Pinot noir. Not my style, but others liked it.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
86 points.
$16.
Dark ruby and color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose with blackberries, blueberries, light wood, vanilla, alcohol, sweet cooked cherries, raisins, red candy and spices.
Dry to off dry on the palate with blackberries, cooked cherries, spices, vanilla, smoke and licorice.
Medium finish with soft tannins.
This California Pinot Noir is simple, and a little sweet for my taste.
Easy drinking and good for parties.
Reminds me of Meomi Pinot noir.
Doesn't show like a Pinot noir. Not my style, but others liked it.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
86 points.
$16.
Deep Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, floral notes and spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and jammy strawberry with floral, tea and spice. Firm tannins, medium finish ending with fruit, spice and an earthy spice character. Drink now, no aging benefit.
Deep Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, floral notes and spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and jammy strawberry with floral, tea and spice. Firm tannins, medium finish ending with fruit, spice and an earthy spice character. Drink now, no aging benefit.
1 person found it helpfulDec 16th, 2023
Meh fruitiness a bit strong and it’s a bit medicinal with a short thin finish
Meh fruitiness a bit strong and it’s a bit medicinal with a short thin finish
1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2023
Sweet oak bomb. Black cherry, vanilla and oak. Not sure what to make of this one. Didn’t totally enjoy it. Really cool label with an owl but way too sweet for me. Needed more dry tannins and more body.
Sweet oak bomb. Black cherry, vanilla and oak. Not sure what to make of this one. Didn’t totally enjoy it. Really cool label with an owl but way too sweet for me. Needed more dry tannins and more body.
Oct 12th, 2024
Outstanding! Well-balanced, medium body, smoky jam front palate, chewy.
Outstanding! Well-balanced, medium body, smoky jam front palate, chewy.
Jun 27th, 2024
2022 with Garmendia’s at lakeshore reserve vacation Ju e 2024
2022 with Garmendia’s at lakeshore reserve vacation Ju e 2024
Jun 12th, 2024
Total Wine purchase. Very medicinal tasting. Metal taste after the first sip. I won’t buy again.
Total Wine purchase. Very medicinal tasting. Metal taste after the first sip. I won’t buy again.
Apr 20th, 2024
Smooth and creamy. Loved it ! would buy it again for sure
Smooth and creamy. Loved it ! would buy it again for sure
Jan 25th, 2024