Clos De La Tech
Santa Cruz Mountains Estate Pinot Noir
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Found this after reading @Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego glowing review and I have to say the praise is justified. While this is sure to leave the restrained Burgundy purist wanting in terms in nuance and delicacy there is absolutely no doubt that this is a tremendous amount of wine for an absurdly affordable price. One could easily pay twice as much to get all the stuffing packed into this bruiser.
Deep, savory, and spicy, but not without acid. Bay laurel, cherry pipe tobacco, cherry cola, anise, clove, and cardamom with dark earthy mulberry and bramble underneath. Oak is the price of admission. Would be curious to see what’s under the hood without 17 months in 80% new barrel. Not at all what I typically reach for, but I get it. Seek sirloin and sidestep salmon with this one. Possible rebrand with this label?
Found this after reading @Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego glowing review and I have to say the praise is justified. While this is sure to leave the restrained Burgundy purist wanting in terms in nuance and delicacy there is absolutely no doubt that this is a tremendous amount of wine for an absurdly affordable price. One could easily pay twice as much to get all the stuffing packed into this bruiser.
Deep, savory, and spicy, but not without acid. Bay laurel, cherry pipe tobacco, cherry cola, anise, clove, and cardamom with dark earthy mulberry and bramble underneath. Oak is the price of admission. Would be curious to see what’s under the hood without 17 months in 80% new barrel. Not at all what I typically reach for, but I get it. Seek sirloin and sidestep salmon with this one. Possible rebrand with this label?
Ruby red color, slight dark edges, with aromas of red fruits, forest floor and floral spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry with cedar notes, tea, cola, black pepper, cinnamon spice and earthy herbs. Full-bodied, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, sweet oak and a spicy earthy character.
Ruby red color, slight dark edges, with aromas of red fruits, forest floor and floral spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry with cedar notes, tea, cola, black pepper, cinnamon spice and earthy herbs. Full-bodied, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, sweet oak and a spicy earthy character.
Jun 3rd, 2024Ruby red color, slight dark edges, with aromas of red fruits, forest floor and floral spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry with cedar notes, tea, cola, black pepper, cinnamon spice and earthy herbs. Full-bodied, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, sweet oak and a spicy earthy character. Pair this with a grilled salmon or pork chop!
Ruby red color, slight dark edges, with aromas of red fruits, forest floor and floral spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry with cedar notes, tea, cola, black pepper, cinnamon spice and earthy herbs. Full-bodied, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, sweet oak and a spicy earthy character. Pair this with a grilled salmon or pork chop!
Jan 19th, 2024
Pinot with lots of depth and intensity. Earthy notes and dark fruit. Enjoyable. Possibly more so on night two.
Pinot with lots of depth and intensity. Earthy notes and dark fruit. Enjoyable. Possibly more so on night two.
Oct 3rd, 2020
Delicious red fruit, cherries and sour cherries with hints of wet leaves. Good body, balnce and acisoty
Delicious red fruit, cherries and sour cherries with hints of wet leaves. Good body, balnce and acisoty
Sep 3rd, 2018
2019 vintage. Last tasted 6.24.25 (9.4). Still ridiculous for the price. Medium-heavy body. Red-fruited nose translates into the flavors and endures with some pink peppercorns and clove notes on the finish. 10.17.25.
2019 vintage. Last tasted 6.24.25 (9.4). Still ridiculous for the price. Medium-heavy body. Red-fruited nose translates into the flavors and endures with some pink peppercorns and clove notes on the finish. 10.17.25.
Oct 18th, 20252019 vintage. This is their entry level shizz. Wowzers. Medium heavy body and tons of stuff going on for a $45 resto cost per bottle on two 6pks. Simply ridiculous value and performance. 06.24.25.
2019 vintage. This is their entry level shizz. Wowzers. Medium heavy body and tons of stuff going on for a $45 resto cost per bottle on two 6pks. Simply ridiculous value and performance. 06.24.25.
Jun 25th, 20252017 vintage. Last tasted 1.10.24 (9.4). Still medium-heavy body. Absolute whirlwind of kitchen spice flavors (tarragon, clove, ginger, bay leaf, cinnamon...) with rhubarb, tree bark, eucalyptus, orange peel and spearmint/menthol. Quite the ride. Effing delicious with just the right amount of tartness. On a roll. 3.30.25.
2017 vintage. Last tasted 1.10.24 (9.4). Still medium-heavy body. Absolute whirlwind of kitchen spice flavors (tarragon, clove, ginger, bay leaf, cinnamon...) with rhubarb, tree bark, eucalyptus, orange peel and spearmint/menthol. Quite the ride. Effing delicious with just the right amount of tartness. On a roll. 3.30.25.
Mar 31st, 20252018 vintage. CDLT style is massive bigly (mostly dark) fruit with solid tannins but a minimized oak presence. Resto cost $25. A producer to watch. This be jamming. 6.5.24.
2018 vintage. CDLT style is massive bigly (mostly dark) fruit with solid tannins but a minimized oak presence. Resto cost $25. A producer to watch. This be jamming. 6.5.24.
Jun 5th, 2024