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Forté Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.327 ratings
9.71 pro ratings
Sta. Rita Hills, 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
Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.7

"Forte" Fiddlestix Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills. Fantastic. 200 cases produced.

"Forte" Fiddlestix Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills. Fantastic. 200 cases produced.

Mar 12th, 2015
John T
9.5

Absolutely fantastic Pinot! Very light bodied Yep full of flavor. Go great roasted chicken, ham, as well as, no lobster ravioli.  Some I suspect would enjoy it with a nice sirloin steak I sure wish I could find a case of it.

Absolutely fantastic Pinot! Very light bodied Yep full of flavor. Go great roasted chicken, ham, as well as, no lobster ravioli.  Some I suspect would enjoy it with a nice sirloin steak I sure wish I could find a case of it.

Mar 26th, 2023
Andrew Belzer

light strawberry raspberry and cola and rose water. velvety tannins with mild acidity.

light strawberry raspberry and cola and rose water. velvety tannins with mild acidity.

Dec 25th, 2018
Lori Petitti

Family wedding the day after. Excellent wine with good company.

Family wedding the day after. Excellent wine with good company.

Nov 19th, 2017
Thomas Quealy

Spicy

Spicy

Jan 21st, 2017
Robert Diaz

Smooth full bodied without being overbearing.

Smooth full bodied without being overbearing.

Apr 20th, 2016
Kim Pienkowski

Drinking with dad

Drinking with dad

Apr 15th, 2016
AEB
9.6

The best of their Pinot Noirs from that year...

The best of their Pinot Noirs from that year...

Jul 27th, 2015
Senses Wines

Enjoying at World of Pinot Noir #wopn2015

Enjoying at World of Pinot Noir #wopn2015

Mar 6th, 2015
Rhonely Boy

CORKED!

I was really looking forward to being transported to Santa Rita Hills tonight too :( Really enjoyed it at the winery though

CORKED!

I was really looking forward to being transported to Santa Rita Hills tonight too :( Really enjoyed it at the winery though

Jul 24th, 2020