Fort Ross

Fort Ross Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.1126 ratings
9.020 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
Brian S

I was very surprised that a Fort Ross Seaview wine was so big and generous Tangerine/orange zest, black cherry, cranberry, raspberry, bramble, blue berry, black berry, black tea, celery and cardoons, medium acidity.

I was very surprised that a Fort Ross Seaview wine was so big and generous Tangerine/orange zest, black cherry, cranberry, raspberry, bramble, blue berry, black berry, black tea, celery and cardoons, medium acidity.

May 12th, 2018
Jeff D.

Love those '11 Pinots right now!

Love those '11 Pinots right now!

Sep 22nd, 2017
John Riddick

A little disjointed. Too much alcohol coming through. Dark color and dark fruits on the finish. Expecting more.

A little disjointed. Too much alcohol coming through. Dark color and dark fruits on the finish. Expecting more.

1 person found it helpfulAug 18th, 2020
Christanna Honer

Three layers of tired. From a 375 that may have been upright on the shelf way too long.

Three layers of tired. From a 375 that may have been upright on the shelf way too long.

1 person found it helpfulJun 25th, 2015
Lauren Vance

Buyer Whole Foods Market Oakland

9.1

Loads of raspberries and damp soil on opening. Palate shows spicy black pepper with layers of damp earth, red and black fruits and great depth. M+ acidity, with a touch of heat on the finish. Sonoma meets burgundy.

Loads of raspberries and damp soil on opening. Palate shows spicy black pepper with layers of damp earth, red and black fruits and great depth. M+ acidity, with a touch of heat on the finish. Sonoma meets burgundy.

Nov 25th, 2016
Helen M Gaydos

Intense raspberries & forest floor aromas. Med + bodied with flavours as for nose, nice length and pleasant satisfying finish. 2011 vintage a plus!

Intense raspberries & forest floor aromas. Med + bodied with flavours as for nose, nice length and pleasant satisfying finish. 2011 vintage a plus!

Oct 31st, 2016
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

10

I managed to hunt down a bottle of the wine that was served at my wedding 10 years ago this week. It hasn't aged as well as my marriage, but that would be a tall order.

I managed to hunt down a bottle of the wine that was served at my wedding 10 years ago this week. It hasn't aged as well as my marriage, but that would be a tall order.

Oct 12th, 2016
Christanna Honer

Big earthy currant bomb.

Big earthy currant bomb.

Apr 6th, 2016
Michael Gallegos

Sales & Hospitality Red Car Winery

8.4

Quite tannic for pinot noir, I believe there was moderate use of new oak on this wine. Could lay down for a few years before consuming, the tannins were invasive but overall flavor profile shows some great promise.

Quite tannic for pinot noir, I believe there was moderate use of new oak on this wine. Could lay down for a few years before consuming, the tannins were invasive but overall flavor profile shows some great promise.

Aug 10th, 2015
Will Phelps

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.1

Solid example of what west Sonoma coast has to offer

Solid example of what west Sonoma coast has to offer

May 4th, 2015