Dark Horse Wines

The Original California Pinot Noir

8.4294 ratings
8.17 pro ratings
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
Stewart Ben

I’m not sure who the new dark horse is that they proclaim to be the original but the “ordinary” is probably better suited. Decent flavor, light bodied, light tannic finish. OR WA is the better go to for This varietal.

I’m not sure who the new dark horse is that they proclaim to be the original but the “ordinary” is probably better suited. Decent flavor, light bodied, light tannic finish. OR WA is the better go to for This varietal.

Mar 14th, 2019
Austin Baird

Light bodied, bright cranberry with minimal finish

Light bodied, bright cranberry with minimal finish

Jan 24th, 2019
Ed Kurtz

Man, this is a great wine for the money. With or without a meal, it is smooth and tasty. The initial bouquet is just as good as the finish. We love this wine all the time. So smooth and savory.

Man, this is a great wine for the money. With or without a meal, it is smooth and tasty. The initial bouquet is just as good as the finish. We love this wine all the time. So smooth and savory.

7 people found it helpfulMay 1st, 2016
Stone Cantwell

Decent for the price.

Decent for the price.

2 people found it helpfulDec 29th, 2015
Dennis P.

13.5% abv. Picked this up at the local grocer. Very fragrant on the sniff test, taste of cherry and light oak, with a smooth finish. The best part is it was on sale for $6.99. You can't beat that with a stick. Enjoyable value wine.

13.5% abv. Picked this up at the local grocer. Very fragrant on the sniff test, taste of cherry and light oak, with a smooth finish. The best part is it was on sale for $6.99. You can't beat that with a stick. Enjoyable value wine.

1 person found it helpfulJul 10th, 2017
Laura Cunningham

Smooth but otherwise unremarkable

Smooth but otherwise unremarkable

1 person found it helpfulMay 29th, 2017
Greg Gibson ✔

Not my favorite pinot at this price point, but it's certainly not something I regret purchasing. I thoroughly enjoy the balance of oak and fruit that are fairly standard in California Burgundy blends

Not my favorite pinot at this price point, but it's certainly not something I regret purchasing. I thoroughly enjoy the balance of oak and fruit that are fairly standard in California Burgundy blends

1 person found it helpfulMay 22nd, 2017
Kerry McMahon

2015. Tasted like vinegar.

2015. Tasted like vinegar.

1 person found it helpfulApr 25th, 2017
Starven Marven

While I found the name slightly offensive the wine drinks real good.

While I found the name slightly offensive the wine drinks real good.

1 person found it helpfulApr 3rd, 2017
Tim McCoy

Wine tastes flat. No real flavor to it. $7.99 @ HyVee

Wine tastes flat. No real flavor to it. $7.99 @ HyVee

1 person found it helpfulMar 25th, 2017