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Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

9.1129 ratings
9.212 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
Ken Z
8.9

Drank 10/28/18

Fairly typical nose for a cooler climate california pinot. Strawberry, red cherry and just a touch of earth. Palate similar to the nose, with medium tannins and high acidity. Some black fruits on the finish. Not overy jammy like many california pinots, though the acidity may scare some off.


3/22/7/4/3 +50 =89 pts

Drank 10/28/18

Fairly typical nose for a cooler climate california pinot. Strawberry, red cherry and just a touch of earth. Palate similar to the nose, with medium tannins and high acidity. Some black fruits on the finish. Not overy jammy like many california pinots, though the acidity may scare some off.


3/22/7/4/3 +50 =89 pts

Oct 30th, 2018
Eric Grasser

Will come together well in time. It's just young and disjointed at the moment with lots of Cali fruit and tannin on top of it's more restrained backbone. Should be a stunner in this vintage

Will come together well in time. It's just young and disjointed at the moment with lots of Cali fruit and tannin on top of it's more restrained backbone. Should be a stunner in this vintage

Apr 24th, 2017
Spencer T. Hess

14 Sonoma coaster yesterday. So pure. Truly enjoyed !

14 Sonoma coaster yesterday. So pure. Truly enjoyed !

Mar 2nd, 2017
Nancy Brazil

Words escape me. Weightless. Ethereal. So flavorful. Juicy blackberries, earthy berry brambles, smooth tannins. Best Pinot I've tasted this year.

Words escape me. Weightless. Ethereal. So flavorful. Juicy blackberries, earthy berry brambles, smooth tannins. Best Pinot I've tasted this year.

Dec 3rd, 2016
TJ Maxwell

Fairly intense nose of bramble, spice, dark cherry. Crisp, lively iron, dried cherry, spice flavors. The "village" wine is often my favorite when young. Good shit

Fairly intense nose of bramble, spice, dark cherry. Crisp, lively iron, dried cherry, spice flavors. The "village" wine is often my favorite when young. Good shit

Apr 13th, 2016
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

2014 doesn't show well at all the second day so drink up

2014 doesn't show well at all the second day so drink up

Sep 29th, 2016
John J
9.0

Really nice pinot. Nose like chateauneuf; earthy bramble. Strawberry, tart cherry and maybe pomegranate. Mild acid finish. Burgundian comparisons are appropriate, and quality very good.

Das hat geschmacht!

Really nice pinot. Nose like chateauneuf; earthy bramble. Strawberry, tart cherry and maybe pomegranate. Mild acid finish. Burgundian comparisons are appropriate, and quality very good.

Das hat geschmacht!

Dec 22nd, 2018
Charlene Tay

Always enjoyable!

Always enjoyable!

Apr 8th, 2018
Jason and Jennie

Bigger than i thought it would be

Bigger than i thought it would be

Jan 21st, 2018
Blake Motley

Great Pinot

Great Pinot

Jul 22nd, 2017