Carmel Road

Drew's Blend Pinot Noir

8.815 ratings

8.71 pro ratings

Monterey, 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

9.6

Great for a Pinot. Very smooth and balanced

Great for a Pinot. Very smooth and balanced

1 person found it helpfulJul 16th, 2019

8.7

Cherry, cassis, cranberry, oak, mossy earth and hints of vanilla. Average structure and soft tannins.

Cherry, cassis, cranberry, oak, mossy earth and hints of vanilla. Average structure and soft tannins.

1 person found it helpfulApr 3rd, 2017

7.0

Subtle spice tobacco smooth neutral easy to drink Dislike aftertaste

Subtle spice tobacco smooth neutral easy to drink Dislike aftertaste

1 person found it helpfulDec 12th, 2015

8.4

High acidity, hints of red berries. Low tannins, but lasting mouthfeel.

High acidity, hints of red berries. Low tannins, but lasting mouthfeel.

Mar 27th, 2019

9.1

Enjoyed this quite a bit. Drank it at a Tapas restaurant and paired up well with the diversity of dishes and tastes

Enjoyed this quite a bit. Drank it at a Tapas restaurant and paired up well with the diversity of dishes and tastes

May 25th, 2017

9.0

Starting to really the pinots from the Monterey and Santa Lucia highlands areas. A bit sweet but inviting and smooth.

Starting to really the pinots from the Monterey and Santa Lucia highlands areas. A bit sweet but inviting and smooth.

Dec 19th, 2016

9.0

Very nice "anytime" wine. Notes of cherry and spice.

Very nice "anytime" wine. Notes of cherry and spice.

Mar 21st, 2016

9.4

Smooth and Delicious

Smooth and Delicious

Dec 20th, 2015

9.1

Richard had this 5 months ago

Richard had this 5 months ago

Aug 4th, 2024

9.2

Richard had this 3 years ago

Richard had this 3 years ago

Feb 13th, 2022