Caretaker Wines

Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

8.4260 ratings

8.11 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

8.6

Light, easy to drink in summer

Light, easy to drink in summer

2 people found it helpfulAug 25th, 2014

7.7

Light, almost watery?

Light, almost watery?

2 people found it helpfulAug 17th, 2014

8.1

Decent. Too much oak though.

Decent. Too much oak though.

2 people found it helpfulJul 24th, 2014

Stephanie Knapp

8.0

Light for a red. Decent value

Light for a red. Decent value

Sep 6th, 2021

6.8

Does not taste like a Pinot Noir. Oaky finish that reminds me of a Chardonnay. And I don’t like Chardonnay because of the oakiness.

Does not taste like a Pinot Noir. Oaky finish that reminds me of a Chardonnay. And I don’t like Chardonnay because of the oakiness.

Jun 27th, 2021

Jason Hasbrouck

7.0

Decent to start but harsh finish. Don’t need again

Decent to start but harsh finish. Don’t need again

Dec 30th, 2020

8.5

Spicy Pinot, with a medium finish.

Spicy Pinot, with a medium finish.

Apr 23rd, 2019

7.0

Not pleasant - bitter finish

Not pleasant - bitter finish

Jan 16th, 2019

William C. Anderson

8.5

This was really flavorful and I appreciate the great aftertaste and aromas.

This was really flavorful and I appreciate the great aftertaste and aromas.

Jul 9th, 2018

6.1

Nope.

Nope.

Jun 1st, 2018