Foley Johnson

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

9.058 ratings

9.02 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

Sales & Marketing Krupp Brothers Winery, Stagecoach Vineyard

8.9

Bright cherry and crushed herb aromas. On the bigger side as far as Pinots go. But well made.

Bright cherry and crushed herb aromas. On the bigger side as far as Pinots go. But well made.

Aug 7th, 2017

9.2

This is in what appears to be the current style for southern central coast PNs: on the savory side, with prominent stemmy and roasted herbal components, with fruit in a complementary role. Large framed and full flavored, with moderate complexity.

NIGHT 2: Way more Burgundian. Beautiful sappy cherry fruit shows through on the nose and palate, and some minerality pops in the finish. Bumping it from a 9.0 to a 9.2. Air this puppy out!

This is in what appears to be the current style for southern central coast PNs: on the savory side, with prominent stemmy and roasted herbal components, with fruit in a complementary role. Large framed and full flavored, with moderate complexity.

NIGHT 2: Way more Burgundian. Beautiful sappy cherry fruit shows through on the nose and palate, and some minerality pops in the finish. Bumping it from a 9.0 to a 9.2. Air this puppy out!

2 people found it helpfulApr 6th, 2016

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.1

This is the largest landholder in the Santa rita hills

This is the largest landholder in the Santa rita hills

Sep 16th, 2014

9.0

Nutmeg and cumin meet ripe red cherry and rhubarb. On the more viscous side, but fresh cherry and strawberry fruit shows. Acidity carries a pleasant finish.

Nutmeg and cumin meet ripe red cherry and rhubarb. On the more viscous side, but fresh cherry and strawberry fruit shows. Acidity carries a pleasant finish.

May 4th, 2020

8.7

I'm not a big fan of Sta Rita Hills fruit but this is pretty tasty for the price. A little jammy but nice BBQ wine.

I'm not a big fan of Sta Rita Hills fruit but this is pretty tasty for the price. A little jammy but nice BBQ wine.

Nov 24th, 2017

Jane Bassett-Powell

9.0

Very good

Very good

Jun 21st, 2017

8.9

The Pinot tasty af

The Pinot tasty af

May 10th, 2017

Eric Stellrecht

9.3

Really enjoyed it...2014

Really enjoyed it...2014

Mar 26th, 2017

Christie Keenan

8.5

Juicy, light, easy lunch drinking

Juicy, light, easy lunch drinking

Mar 24th, 2017

9.1

Punches way above its weight class at $19

Punches way above its weight class at $19

Mar 11th, 2017