Ellman Family Vineyards

Alexis Skye Pinot Noir

9.018 ratings
9.012 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, 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
Sipping Fine Wine

Named for Lance Ellmans’ daughter, Alexis, the fruit comes from Claire’s Vineyard, in the Sonoma Coast AVA. Ruby with aromas of berry fruit, citrus & floral spice. On the palate, raspberry and cherry, with cedar notes & earthy tones. Good acidity, soft tannins, long finish ending with woody spice, hitting it’s prime.

Named for Lance Ellmans’ daughter, Alexis, the fruit comes from Claire’s Vineyard, in the Sonoma Coast AVA. Ruby with aromas of berry fruit, citrus & floral spice. On the palate, raspberry and cherry, with cedar notes & earthy tones. Good acidity, soft tannins, long finish ending with woody spice, hitting it’s prime.

Sep 4th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Had 2 bottles, found this one on back of cellar. Named for Lance Ellmans’ daughter, Alexis, the fruit comes from Claire’s Vineyard, in the Sonoma Coast AVA. Ruby with aromas of berry fruit, citrus & floral spice. On the palate, raspberry and cherry, with cedar notes & earthy tones. Good acidity, soft tannins, long finish ending with woody spice, hitting it’s prime.

Had 2 bottles, found this one on back of cellar. Named for Lance Ellmans’ daughter, Alexis, the fruit comes from Claire’s Vineyard, in the Sonoma Coast AVA. Ruby with aromas of berry fruit, citrus & floral spice. On the palate, raspberry and cherry, with cedar notes & earthy tones. Good acidity, soft tannins, long finish ending with woody spice, hitting it’s prime.

Jun 8th, 2020
Eric Urbani

More of the coastal vines in this blend but I think I like the ‘15 better.

More of the coastal vines in this blend but I think I like the ‘15 better.

Mar 30th, 2019
Sipping Fine Wine

Named for Lance Ellmans’ daughter, Alexis, the fruit comes from Claire’s Vineyard, in the Sonoma Coast AVA. Ruby with aromas of berry fruit, citrus & floral spice. On the palate, raspberry and cherry, tangy, with cedar notes & earthy tones. Bright acidity, soft expressive tannins, lingering finish ending with hints of woody spice.

Named for Lance Ellmans’ daughter, Alexis, the fruit comes from Claire’s Vineyard, in the Sonoma Coast AVA. Ruby with aromas of berry fruit, citrus & floral spice. On the palate, raspberry and cherry, tangy, with cedar notes & earthy tones. Bright acidity, soft expressive tannins, lingering finish ending with hints of woody spice.

Dec 13th, 2018
Tobin Trevarthen

A Pinot that makes you stop and pay attention. Bold Strawberry bursts. Effervescent element on the palette. A bit young, but yeah....

A Pinot that makes you stop and pay attention. Bold Strawberry bursts. Effervescent element on the palette. A bit young, but yeah....

Apr 22nd, 2018
Lyn Farmer

Beautiful Pinot with a lot of personality. Big but elegant with rich varietal character - dried citrus peel, raspberry and smoke on the nose carry through to the palate. Very well balanced with a long finish. Beautiful and I'm sad there is so little of it!

Beautiful Pinot with a lot of personality. Big but elegant with rich varietal character - dried citrus peel, raspberry and smoke on the nose carry through to the palate. Very well balanced with a long finish. Beautiful and I'm sad there is so little of it!

May 19th, 2015
Michael Chelus

Cherry, raspberry preserves, cranberry, currant, leather and oak. Good structure and moderate tannins.

Cherry, raspberry preserves, cranberry, currant, leather and oak. Good structure and moderate tannins.

Apr 29th, 2015
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.4

Alexis Skye is from gaps crown vineyard

Alexis Skye is from gaps crown vineyard

Sep 19th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

Black raspberry fruit with pretty floral and exotic spices from the gaps crown vineyard in the Petaluma gap. A fresh and lively wine with black raspberry fruit exotic spices a long complex finish. Excellent+

Black raspberry fruit with pretty floral and exotic spices from the gaps crown vineyard in the Petaluma gap. A fresh and lively wine with black raspberry fruit exotic spices a long complex finish. Excellent+

Mar 13th, 2014
Patrick Bise

Very solid

Very solid

Sep 21st, 2017