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Ashley's Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

8.915 ratings
8.32 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
Paul Masson

Also a lush and weighty but fruit-driven style.

Also a lush and weighty but fruit-driven style.

1 person found it helpfulNov 1st, 2013
Eric Hwang

Overripe jammy fruit. Flabbiness the result of not enough cool nights on the vine.

Overripe jammy fruit. Flabbiness the result of not enough cool nights on the vine.

Jan 16th, 2014
Ming L
9.4

While PN from Sta. Rita Hills is known for its bight red cherry fruits, this one has a bit more dark fruits laced with warm spices and still vibrant acidity. The palate is supple and elegant with deep complex flavors. Velvety tannins. At its peak.

While PN from Sta. Rita Hills is known for its bight red cherry fruits, this one has a bit more dark fruits laced with warm spices and still vibrant acidity. The palate is supple and elegant with deep complex flavors. Velvety tannins. At its peak.

Nov 14th, 2023
Aaron Crespin

Impressive Rich Red/Blue fruit and lots of it. Solid mid-palate complexity with great overall texture. Long mouthfeel. It's a full bodied Pinot, but varietal and regionally correct. Still plenty of acidity. A really enjoyable Sta. Rita Pinot Noir, that is going to go the distance.

Impressive Rich Red/Blue fruit and lots of it. Solid mid-palate complexity with great overall texture. Long mouthfeel. It's a full bodied Pinot, but varietal and regionally correct. Still plenty of acidity. A really enjoyable Sta. Rita Pinot Noir, that is going to go the distance.

Mar 17th, 2017
Bill Cunningham

Fruit forward ripe black cherry. Wasn't expecting such a strong black fruit flavor but was surprisingly balanced and smooth. Velvety with hints of vanilla and spice.

Fruit forward ripe black cherry. Wasn't expecting such a strong black fruit flavor but was surprisingly balanced and smooth. Velvety with hints of vanilla and spice.

Jun 6th, 2015
Konrad Michels

Not bad for a pinot

Not bad for a pinot

Jul 29th, 2014
Christopher Sells

Sept 2013 Jaxx??

Sept 2013 Jaxx??

Jan 20th, 2014
Rich Friedland

Rich had this 5 years ago

Rich had this 5 years ago

Nov 9th, 2018
Molly Knight

Molly had this 7 years ago

Molly had this 7 years ago

Dec 11th, 2016
David Holdefer

David had this 9 years ago

David had this 9 years ago

Apr 20th, 2015