David Bruce

Sonoma County Pinot Noir

9.027 ratings
9.15 pro ratings
Sonoma County, 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
Karen Easton

Classic pinot nose. Light, bright in the glass. Raspberry with nice acids.

Classic pinot nose. Light, bright in the glass. Raspberry with nice acids.

1 person found it helpfulJul 14th, 2016
Sipping Fine Wine

The winery is hidden amid the redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Bright ruby with complex red and black fruit aromas and pepper spice. The palate shows cherry, raspberry and red plums with generous hit of spices, pepper, vanilla and cinnamon. The finish develops some toasty notes, minerality on full round tannins, well balanced with a smooth ending. A good value.

The winery is hidden amid the redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Bright ruby with complex red and black fruit aromas and pepper spice. The palate shows cherry, raspberry and red plums with generous hit of spices, pepper, vanilla and cinnamon. The finish develops some toasty notes, minerality on full round tannins, well balanced with a smooth ending. A good value.

Mar 27th, 2017
Tara

Good. Not great. But good. A Catalan finds it similar to Priorat and he loves it.

Good. Not great. But good. A Catalan finds it similar to Priorat and he loves it.

Jul 15th, 2017
Chris Koupal

Kicking off the 40th in good style.

Kicking off the 40th in good style.

May 12th, 2017
Monica Layfield

I just love this wine.

I just love this wine.

Apr 1st, 2017
John W
7.5

Cranberry coloration. On the nose, dark cherry, tobacco and florals. On the palate, very light, cherry and vanilla are present. Not my favorite. Not much depth of flavor and too light for my preference. Tastes watered down.

Cranberry coloration. On the nose, dark cherry, tobacco and florals. On the palate, very light, cherry and vanilla are present. Not my favorite. Not much depth of flavor and too light for my preference. Tastes watered down.

Mar 11th, 2017
Michael Tobin

Always a favorite from my friend Jane.

Always a favorite from my friend Jane.

Feb 12th, 2017
David Joo

Very classic California Pinot. Fruit forward with an earthy finish. Not as full flavored or complex as I like.

Very classic California Pinot. Fruit forward with an earthy finish. Not as full flavored or complex as I like.

Dec 10th, 2016
Evan Bienstock

Always solid, this wine was tight at first and opened up nicely by the final glass.

Always solid, this wine was tight at first and opened up nicely by the final glass.

Aug 3rd, 2016
Neal Ferry

Somewhat tasteless, so good

Somewhat tasteless, so good

Jul 27th, 2016