Just what I had in mind when I said "let's open a Pinot tonight." Beautiful fruit and acidity.
Just what I had in mind when I said "let's open a Pinot tonight." Beautiful fruit and acidity.
Oct 4th, 2016
Some serious Pinot bang for the buck. Musty and funky, but only to a point, an essence of Burgundian character. Maritime minerality, clove tobacco, and cherry. Concur with most of Parker's note, but disagree with his "monolithic" comment and his score (87). Galloni got it right at 93.
Some serious Pinot bang for the buck. Musty and funky, but only to a point, an essence of Burgundian character. Maritime minerality, clove tobacco, and cherry. Concur with most of Parker's note, but disagree with his "monolithic" comment and his score (87). Galloni got it right at 93.
Jul 9th, 2016
Very nice Pinot but didn't think it was from Sonoma or this young.
Very nice Pinot but didn't think it was from Sonoma or this young.
Jun 5th, 2015
Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
8.8
Old world-y cinnamon and tobacco on the nose with some good red fruit notes.
Old world-y cinnamon and tobacco on the nose with some good red fruit notes.
Apr 22nd, 2015
For the money, this is the best pinot I have drunk in the last 12 months. Lovely nose of syrup and cinnamon. Textured on the palette with tannins that are not quite integrated. This is fruit-forward which should improve with short-term cellaring :0)
For the money, this is the best pinot I have drunk in the last 12 months. Lovely nose of syrup and cinnamon. Textured on the palette with tannins that are not quite integrated. This is fruit-forward which should improve with short-term cellaring :0)
Apr 1st, 2015
Pretty damn good for a $30 wine. Good fruit with notes of caramel and clove, soft tannin and rebound in the mouth. Good for an everyday wine.
Pretty damn good for a $30 wine. Good fruit with notes of caramel and clove, soft tannin and rebound in the mouth. Good for an everyday wine.
Jul 31st, 2014
Needs a bit of cellar time to smooth out the edges but still damn good now.
Needs a bit of cellar time to smooth out the edges but still damn good now.
Dec 26th, 2023
Strawberry, sweet lemon with a hint of earthiness on the nose, well balanced acidity and ripe red fruits, good value. Enjoyed pairing with squid ink pasta and trout
Strawberry, sweet lemon with a hint of earthiness on the nose, well balanced acidity and ripe red fruits, good value. Enjoyed pairing with squid ink pasta and trout
Feb 22nd, 2021
やや薄めの紫色をしています。イチゴやブルーベリー、スミレ、プルーン、樽香、アルコール臭と華やかな香りがします。ピノノワール特有の酸味を感じますが、タンニンも程よく利いてとてもバランスが良いワインだと思います。
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やや薄めの紫色をしています。イチゴやブルーベリー、スミレ、プルーン、樽香、アルコール臭と華やかな香りがします。ピノノワール特有の酸味を感じますが、タンニンも程よく利いてとてもバランスが良いワインだと思います。
（5,478 アメリカ>カリフォルニア>ソノマ>ロシアンリバヴァーヴァレー/ピノノワール100%)
Dec 13th, 2020
Tangy, not great
Dec 24th, 2019
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
