Caraccioli Cellars

Hilltop Escolle Vineyard Pinot Noir

8.82 ratings
-no pro ratings
Santa Lucia Highlands, 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
David Metcalf

Second bottle, just as nice as the first. Super well balanced, light and fresh. Should probably hold off on opening anymore, see how it develops. I just have a hard time keeping the cork in bottles lately. Nowhere to go, might as well drink right? 🥴

Second bottle, just as nice as the first. Super well balanced, light and fresh. Should probably hold off on opening anymore, see how it develops. I just have a hard time keeping the cork in bottles lately. Nowhere to go, might as well drink right? 🥴

Jun 17th, 2020
David Metcalf

From several different clones in a 14 row block atop Escolle vineyard. Restrained, still-developing nose of red fruit, mushroom and a faint hint of sea spray. More rich on the palate, finishing with lively acidity. Going to develop beautifully. Excellent balance at 13.3%.

From several different clones in a 14 row block atop Escolle vineyard. Restrained, still-developing nose of red fruit, mushroom and a faint hint of sea spray. More rich on the palate, finishing with lively acidity. Going to develop beautifully. Excellent balance at 13.3%.

Feb 22nd, 2020
Colin Cahoon

Smokey dark red cherry, menthol, eucalyptus, cooked mushrooms, and barnyard funk on the nose. The palate presents dark cherry, cinnamon, clove, cooked strawberry, rhubarb, fresh strawberry, cranberry, and minerals. Low tannins, medium alcohol, high acid, and long finish. Excellent SLH.

Smokey dark red cherry, menthol, eucalyptus, cooked mushrooms, and barnyard funk on the nose. The palate presents dark cherry, cinnamon, clove, cooked strawberry, rhubarb, fresh strawberry, cranberry, and minerals. Low tannins, medium alcohol, high acid, and long finish. Excellent SLH.

Nov 6th, 2022
R Flynn

R had this 4 years ago

R had this 4 years ago

Feb 16th, 2020