Cycles Gladiator

Central Coast Pinot Noir

8.890 ratings
8.32 pro ratings
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

This Pinot Noir is one big Pinot Noir, so if you are looking for Elegance Street, this is really the wrong address. That said, I like this wine. I do like my Pinot to offer a touch of grace, but in certain cases it's alright if it takes a swing at me.
This wine is very dark and earthy on the nose and has a palate that is more suited to chuck than chicken. The tannins are on the forceful side and the weight is not light. It's got some brawn to it, and it's not shy about it.

This Pinot Noir is one big Pinot Noir, so if you are looking for Elegance Street, this is really the wrong address. That said, I like this wine. I do like my Pinot to offer a touch of grace, but in certain cases it's alright if it takes a swing at me.
This wine is very dark and earthy on the nose and has a palate that is more suited to chuck than chicken. The tannins are on the forceful side and the weight is not light. It's got some brawn to it, and it's not shy about it.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 29th, 2016
Kate Key

Kate had this 9 years ago

Kate had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulSep 26th, 2015
Jenny Papin

"Good from beginning to end." -Matt

This is a good one! Goes well with the hearty mushroom soup we're having.

"Good from beginning to end." -Matt

This is a good one! Goes well with the hearty mushroom soup we're having.

Nov 22nd, 2022
Carrie Matthews

Birroteca Baltimore

Birroteca Baltimore

Oct 13th, 2019
Kim Sharpton

Fundraiser dinner with Jack & Barrie

Fundraiser dinner with Jack & Barrie

Oct 1st, 2018
Joe Blanck

Very good Pinot Noir

Very good Pinot Noir

Apr 3rd, 2018
Sarah Suksiri

Soft, round blueberry muffin top. Clove, cinnamon finish. At Puffers of Pismo.

Soft, round blueberry muffin top. Clove, cinnamon finish. At Puffers of Pismo.

Aug 13th, 2017
Jason Hutcherson

Meh.

Jul 13th, 2017
Naijia Huang

Very fruity bordering on jammy and sweet, enjoyable alone or with lighter red meats.

Very fruity bordering on jammy and sweet, enjoyable alone or with lighter red meats.

Apr 28th, 2017
Vince Walisko

Silky tannons

Silky tannons

Apr 16th, 2017