David Bruce

Appellation Series Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

9.132 ratings

8.32 pro ratings

Santa Maria 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

8.9

A little heavy handed: dark cherry, sarsaparilla, cappuccino foam.

A little heavy handed: dark cherry, sarsaparilla, cappuccino foam.

Apr 24th, 2016

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.0

Cherries. Brightness. Juicy.

Cherries. Brightness. Juicy.

Oct 26th, 2015

9.3

Really excellent Pinot. Drink way older than an 09 & much more complex. Acid and fruit balanced perfect and a great value.

Really excellent Pinot. Drink way older than an 09 & much more complex. Acid and fruit balanced perfect and a great value.

Oct 4th, 2015

9.1

Brambleberry, fullbodied. Mushrooms? Slight tinge of earthiness.

Brambleberry, fullbodied. Mushrooms? Slight tinge of earthiness.

Oct 18th, 2014

Monica Layfield

9.7

Mr Bruce makes me so happy!

Mr Bruce makes me so happy!

Sep 14th, 2014

9.6

Good raspberry and acidity. $65 at restaurant.

Good raspberry and acidity. $65 at restaurant.

Mar 29th, 2014

9.7

Full-bodied with lots of tannins, fruit, balanced

Full-bodied with lots of tannins, fruit, balanced

Feb 16th, 2014

Alexis Stevenson

9.8

Oaky and flavorful...very pleasant right after opening. Big fan!

Oaky and flavorful...very pleasant right after opening. Big fan!

Jan 7th, 2014

Cinnamon Molle'

7.6

Just ok

Just ok

Dec 26th, 2013

8.7

Very clean Pinot.

Very clean Pinot.

Dec 1st, 2013