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

9.3

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

9.2

Great balance, fruit flavor with depth and complexity

Great balance, fruit flavor with depth and complexity

Jan 25th, 2016

8.7

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

10

Excellent, smooth, fruity with hint of white pepper.

Excellent, smooth, fruity with hint of white pepper.

May 12th, 2019

9.0

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

9.0

Henning had this 4 years ago

Henning had this 4 years ago

Mar 31st, 2021

8.9

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Chris had this 4 years ago

Oct 12th, 2020

Christian Bronstein

9.1

Christian had this 7 years ago

Christian had this 7 years ago

Jul 24th, 2017

nathan Sundberg

9.0

nathan had this 8 years ago

nathan had this 8 years ago

Feb 22nd, 2017

9.0

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Tom had this 8 years ago

Dec 10th, 2016