Claiborne and Churchill

Estate Edna Valley Pinot Noir

9.016 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
Edna 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
Randy Fuller

The medium-dark wine has a concentrated nose of cranberry, cola and black tea. A note of tar also pokes its head into the scene. The palate is lovely, a bit on the weighty side as California Pinot is wont to be, but dark, delicious and a dandy match for a grilled pork chop or lamb. The expected cranberry flavor is riper, more like cherry, and the full mouthfeel is satisfying. Its acidity is perfectly refreshing while the tannins are purposeful yet manageable.

The medium-dark wine has a concentrated nose of cranberry, cola and black tea. A note of tar also pokes its head into the scene. The palate is lovely, a bit on the weighty side as California Pinot is wont to be, but dark, delicious and a dandy match for a grilled pork chop or lamb. The expected cranberry flavor is riper, more like cherry, and the full mouthfeel is satisfying. Its acidity is perfectly refreshing while the tannins are purposeful yet manageable.

Sep 20th, 2018
Travis Enholm

Great balance, fruit flavor with depth and complexity

Great balance, fruit flavor with depth and complexity

Jan 25th, 2016
Larry Damore

Very light color for Pinot. Hint of brown. Dry. Faint tannin

Very light color for Pinot. Hint of brown. Dry. Faint tannin

May 19th, 2019
Mike Smith

Excellent, smooth, fruity with hint of white pepper.

Excellent, smooth, fruity with hint of white pepper.

May 12th, 2019
Steven K

Now this was some nice wine. Easy. Hotel loby tasting surprisingly. pinot noir dumb AI...

Now this was some nice wine. Easy. Hotel loby tasting surprisingly. pinot noir dumb AI...

Mar 31st, 2017
Henning Schwinum

Henning had this 4 years ago

Henning had this 4 years ago

Mar 31st, 2021
Chris Regina

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Oct 12th, 2020
Christian Bronstein

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Christian had this 7 years ago

Jul 24th, 2017
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Feb 22nd, 2017
Tom Cabezut

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Dec 10th, 2016