Clos Pepe Estate

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

9.2245 ratings
9.028 pro ratings
Sta. Rita Hills, 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
Rob Brobst III

The Estate closed after this magnificent bottling!

The Estate closed after this magnificent bottling!

Oct 31st, 2018
Bill Bender

Forceful yet it has round delicious edges, I enjoyed this a lot. In a sweet, succulent drink now window.

Forceful yet it has round delicious edges, I enjoyed this a lot. In a sweet, succulent drink now window.

Jul 7th, 2018
Brett Pinkin

My last bottle of Clos Pepe. May you live on in my memories. Tasting beautifully balanced and refined right now at its peak. Vintage 2012 tasted July 2018.

My last bottle of Clos Pepe. May you live on in my memories. Tasting beautifully balanced and refined right now at its peak. Vintage 2012 tasted July 2018.

Jul 7th, 2018
Doug Lasater

Treat yourself to this beautiful wine! Color is a light garnet. From the pour are notes of dried cherry, smoked game and a touch of pepper. First sip was a wow. The second and subsequent have been of a delightfully smooth and soft and round and oh so complex taste. This wine is a reason to play the lottery.

Treat yourself to this beautiful wine! Color is a light garnet. From the pour are notes of dried cherry, smoked game and a touch of pepper. First sip was a wow. The second and subsequent have been of a delightfully smooth and soft and round and oh so complex taste. This wine is a reason to play the lottery.

4 people found it helpfulFeb 15th, 2015
Brett Pinkin

Wes Hagen, you are the man. Every bottle brings back memories of time at the Clos.

Wes Hagen, you are the man. Every bottle brings back memories of time at the Clos.

4 people found it helpfulOct 5th, 2013
Matt Devlin

Great Sta Rta hills pinot, my personal favorite vintage so far. -2009 vintage

Great Sta Rta hills pinot, my personal favorite vintage so far. -2009 vintage

2 people found it helpfulMar 28th, 2015
The Drunken Cyclist

Blogger The Drunken Cyclist

9.2

I would say this is a classic Clos: tart cherry brightness with a bit of earth on the finish. I like to think I can pick Clos Pepe blind out of a field of about 100. Oh wait, I did do that. How is that possible? Easy. It's effing awesome.

I would say this is a classic Clos: tart cherry brightness with a bit of earth on the finish. I like to think I can pick Clos Pepe blind out of a field of about 100. Oh wait, I did do that. How is that possible? Easy. It's effing awesome.

2 people found it helpfulJan 6th, 2015
Tony McClung

President Scarpetta Wine

8.5

Good sense of place made by the people of the place :-)

Good sense of place made by the people of the place :-)

1 person found it helpfulFeb 16th, 2013
Sipping Fine Wine

Had another bottle. Ruby with concentrated fruit with berry aromas and spicy notes. The palate shows big fruit, strawberry and raspberry with earthy mineral tones and pepper spice. Well structured with some fragrant notes with developed fine tannins. The finish has nice length and should keep drinking well for several more years.

Had another bottle. Ruby with concentrated fruit with berry aromas and spicy notes. The palate shows big fruit, strawberry and raspberry with earthy mineral tones and pepper spice. Well structured with some fragrant notes with developed fine tannins. The finish has nice length and should keep drinking well for several more years.

Apr 5th, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

Vivid Ruby with focused fruit red berry aromas adding in spicy notes. The palate shows full fruit, strawberry and raspberry with earthy mineral tones. Some pepper spice hits this well structured fragrant with developed tannins. The finish has nice length and should keep drinking well for 5 more years.

Vivid Ruby with focused fruit red berry aromas adding in spicy notes. The palate shows full fruit, strawberry and raspberry with earthy mineral tones. Some pepper spice hits this well structured fragrant with developed tannins. The finish has nice length and should keep drinking well for 5 more years.

May 5th, 2016