Donkey & Goat

Helluva Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.034 ratings
9.211 pro ratings
Anderson Valley, North 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
Gunnar Skoglund

Don't be fooled by the delicate and quiet nose. There's energy inside, transparent with crisp acidity and a lovely firmness. Delicious!

Don't be fooled by the delicate and quiet nose. There's energy inside, transparent with crisp acidity and a lovely firmness. Delicious!

4 people found it helpfulJan 24th, 2015
Mark Lindzy

A very pretty and elegant style of pinot noir. Bright fruit and acid, silky texture.

A very pretty and elegant style of pinot noir. Bright fruit and acid, silky texture.

Sep 11th, 2015
Brian McMahon

Sales Polaner Selections

9.1

From the winery: "The ranch affectionately called Helluva (beacuase it is a helluva ranch!) is just northwest of Boonville and produces a light bodied and nervy Pinot that illustrates the varietals [sic] potential when grown in cooler climates and picked for balance. Our Pinot would NEVER be mistaken for our Syrah, and that is how it should be!"

From the winery: "The ranch affectionately called Helluva (beacuase it is a helluva ranch!) is just northwest of Boonville and produces a light bodied and nervy Pinot that illustrates the varietals [sic] potential when grown in cooler climates and picked for balance. Our Pinot would NEVER be mistaken for our Syrah, and that is how it should be!"

Mar 26th, 2015
Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.0

Leads with mineral, blood orange and bright red fruit. Has a sneaky, savory undertone that fills in the gaps between bites of dinner. The prefect wine for a nice meal when you want to focus on the company, and that's a high compliment.

Leads with mineral, blood orange and bright red fruit. Has a sneaky, savory undertone that fills in the gaps between bites of dinner. The prefect wine for a nice meal when you want to focus on the company, and that's a high compliment.

Jan 22nd, 2015
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

8.9

A food wine long and energetic in the mouth

A food wine long and energetic in the mouth

Jan 15th, 2015
Casey Schneider-Mizell

Great acidity and, after a few hours open, nice fruit. A bit of a watermelon jolly rancher vibe, but in a good way. But for the price, I'd hope for a bit more complexity. Might as well be drinking fantastic Loire pinots, unless I lived in Berkeley.

Great acidity and, after a few hours open, nice fruit. A bit of a watermelon jolly rancher vibe, but in a good way. But for the price, I'd hope for a bit more complexity. Might as well be drinking fantastic Loire pinots, unless I lived in Berkeley.

Sep 14th, 2015
Jill Muenzner

Probably one of my favorite California Pinot Noirs. And this is my last bottle.....

Probably one of my favorite California Pinot Noirs. And this is my last bottle.....

Jul 15th, 2015
Stephen Montoya

This is a light excellent wine. An excellent finish. I loved this wine.

This is a light excellent wine. An excellent finish. I loved this wine.

Mar 18th, 2015
Jill Muenzner

What a fun and delicious wine. The kind you want to share with friends.

What a fun and delicious wine. The kind you want to share with friends.

Mar 7th, 2015