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Heirloom Carneros Estate Pinot Noir

9.279 ratings
9.314 pro ratings
Carneros, 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
LM Segal

Gracefully aging and med-full-bodied, this Pinot Noir is at its apex and loaded with nutty dark red fruit and balsam wood. Elegant as all get out. Drink up.

Gracefully aging and med-full-bodied, this Pinot Noir is at its apex and loaded with nutty dark red fruit and balsam wood. Elegant as all get out. Drink up.

May 30th, 2020
Ron R
9.1

Briar notes and cinnamon on the nose. Started effervescent, but that blew off after a few minutes. Palete is consistent with cloves and black raspberries. Finishes semi-sweet and dry. Don’t hold these any longer.

Briar notes and cinnamon on the nose. Started effervescent, but that blew off after a few minutes. Palete is consistent with cloves and black raspberries. Finishes semi-sweet and dry. Don’t hold these any longer.

Nov 27th, 2017
The Corkdork

2004. Touch of menthol, with typical Carneros black fruits. Fruity and high octane.

2004. Touch of menthol, with typical Carneros black fruits. Fruity and high octane.

1 person found it helpfulSep 20th, 2015
Ron R
9.3

Oh my...

The nose is racy and opulent. I love the strawberry and cinnamon interplay, with a smidge of oak. On the palette, the wine is deftly balanced and fully evolved. There's much to celebrate in the glass. Bing cherries, strawberries and spice box draw you in. This wine had shed all of its puppy-fat, and as a result, it represents a text-book example of the varietal. Outstanding in every way.

Oh my...

The nose is racy and opulent. I love the strawberry and cinnamon interplay, with a smidge of oak. On the palette, the wine is deftly balanced and fully evolved. There's much to celebrate in the glass. Bing cherries, strawberries and spice box draw you in. This wine had shed all of its puppy-fat, and as a result, it represents a text-book example of the varietal. Outstanding in every way.

Dec 24th, 2015
Katrina Van Aller

Northern California Sales Manager, Silver Oak/Twomey Cellars

9.2

Found this little gem 2006 while organizing my wine cabinet tonight. Bright, fresh, bold and delicious. Lucky me!

Found this little gem 2006 while organizing my wine cabinet tonight. Bright, fresh, bold and delicious. Lucky me!

Nov 4th, 2015
Anna Marie Dos Remedios

The label may be messed up but the wine inside is not! Really pretty nose. Spicy. Violets. Nutmeg. Floral. Earth on finish. Mushroom.this is the Heirloom label not Deer Camp.

The label may be messed up but the wine inside is not! Really pretty nose. Spicy. Violets. Nutmeg. Floral. Earth on finish. Mushroom.this is the Heirloom label not Deer Camp.

Jul 1st, 2015
Tom Portet

In magnum with Higgo. Happy new year!

In magnum with Higgo. Happy new year!

Dec 31st, 2014
Christopher Wisner

Wine Manager, American Wine & Spirits

10

My last bottle 😢.

My last bottle 😢.

Aug 31st, 2013
Anne Holmes

Thanksgiving Dinner with family.

Thanksgiving Dinner with family.

Nov 22nd, 2018
Dave Schneider

Not the biggest fan of carneros Pinot but this is nice. Slightly earthy tones/background wrapped in a classic carneros blanket. The color is slightly brick colored but this wine easily has a few years left as long as it was properly stored.

Not the biggest fan of carneros Pinot but this is nice. Slightly earthy tones/background wrapped in a classic carneros blanket. The color is slightly brick colored but this wine easily has a few years left as long as it was properly stored.

Dec 10th, 2017