Carneros Hills Winery

Carneros Estate Pinot Noir

8.957 ratings
9.08 pro ratings
Carneros, North 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
Paul Masson

Attractive earthy complexity mingles with woodsy oak spice (no vanilla) atop the ripe red fruit. The 14+% abv sticks out awkwardly, particularly on the finish.

Attractive earthy complexity mingles with woodsy oak spice (no vanilla) atop the ripe red fruit. The 14+% abv sticks out awkwardly, particularly on the finish.

Nov 15th, 2016
Nate Axline

Deep red fruit, mouth filling, balanced oak to alcohol

Deep red fruit, mouth filling, balanced oak to alcohol

Sep 28th, 2016
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

All mid to dark fruit, little grilled meats, underbrush, forest floor.

All mid to dark fruit, little grilled meats, underbrush, forest floor.

Nov 13th, 2015
Jennifer DiDomizio

A red fruited, beautifully restrained Pinot Noir from Carneros.

A red fruited, beautifully restrained Pinot Noir from Carneros.

Apr 5th, 2015
Ray Vanderhoff

Aromas and flavors of black cherry m, currant, cocoa, baking spices and toast. Beautifully balanced. Long and silky finish. Rich!

Aromas and flavors of black cherry m, currant, cocoa, baking spices and toast. Beautifully balanced. Long and silky finish. Rich!

Mar 23rd, 2022
Nurse Mike

Ruby color, not much of an odor or distinctive notes.. Very balanced pinot, good body with a slight pinch of fruit at the end that is uplifting with minimal if any aftertaste. Side note: I actually got this 2013 vintage from a local liquor store on closeout. This place is mostly a scotch forward store near foxborough, ma. They need room and put wines on clearance. I think I walked away paying 15 for this bottle...drinks like 30 bucks. Cheers

Ruby color, not much of an odor or distinctive notes.. Very balanced pinot, good body with a slight pinch of fruit at the end that is uplifting with minimal if any aftertaste. Side note: I actually got this 2013 vintage from a local liquor store on closeout. This place is mostly a scotch forward store near foxborough, ma. They need room and put wines on clearance. I think I walked away paying 15 for this bottle...drinks like 30 bucks. Cheers

Sep 20th, 2020
Kapyrick Wine

V13. Delicious. Sooty, smokey nose. Rich blackberry fruit. Earthy , cola and black pepper finish. Nicely balanced.

V13. Delicious. Sooty, smokey nose. Rich blackberry fruit. Earthy , cola and black pepper finish. Nicely balanced.

Jul 21st, 2018
Jason Bonfig

Decent with buttermilk chicken sandwich

Decent with buttermilk chicken sandwich

Jun 1st, 2018
Rick Van Alstine

Young but tasty. Good nose. It was a gift so not sure of the price point. But I’d purchase it. 2014 on 1/13/18

Young but tasty. Good nose. It was a gift so not sure of the price point. But I’d purchase it. 2014 on 1/13/18

Jan 14th, 2018
Benjamin Trice

Nice strawberry notes

Nice strawberry notes

May 29th, 2017