Fort Ross

Sea Slopes Fort Ross Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.0137 ratings
8.821 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
WineMascot

2015, may be their best yet. A little more subtle on the oak than in the past. Cranberry and a hint of earl grey tea. I'm a fan!

2015, may be their best yet. A little more subtle on the oak than in the past. Cranberry and a hint of earl grey tea. I'm a fan!

May 14th, 2018
Kellin

Yowza. What a Pinot. Beautiful wine

Yowza. What a Pinot. Beautiful wine

Dec 16th, 2017
Raoul Gabiam

Good Pinot. Needs to air a little before drinking.

Good Pinot. Needs to air a little before drinking.

2 people found it helpfulNov 13th, 2015
WineMascot

A hint Smokey and blue fruit, 2013 here that will drink well for the next couple years

A hint Smokey and blue fruit, 2013 here that will drink well for the next couple years

1 person found it helpfulOct 15th, 2017
John P
8.9

2010 is bright initially and mellows beautifully as it aerates. Medium finish. Dark fruit on the nose, vivid berries on the palate. Great Pinot.

2010 is bright initially and mellows beautifully as it aerates. Medium finish. Dark fruit on the nose, vivid berries on the palate. Great Pinot.

1 person found it helpfulMar 22nd, 2015
Marc McSorley

Delightful. Medium color, balanced, well made and I think killer for the price. Red fruit, great mouth feel, and a good long finish. I wish I had two more cases to see how this moves along to year 6-8. Had with pizza and now with dark chocolate and pumpkin seeds. Could drink all night.

Delightful. Medium color, balanced, well made and I think killer for the price. Red fruit, great mouth feel, and a good long finish. I wish I had two more cases to see how this moves along to year 6-8. Had with pizza and now with dark chocolate and pumpkin seeds. Could drink all night.

1 person found it helpfulMar 16th, 2015
Jim Leyden

Takes a little time to open up but then is really nice medium expressive pn if you like Oregon style (which I do) you'll like this. modest price (34$) makes it a great choice

Takes a little time to open up but then is really nice medium expressive pn if you like Oregon style (which I do) you'll like this. modest price (34$) makes it a great choice

1 person found it helpfulDec 24th, 2014
Christopher Losa

Owner/Wine Director Bar Bambino

7.9

Beautiful fruit unfortunately obscured by heavy handed extraction and new oak.

Beautiful fruit unfortunately obscured by heavy handed extraction and new oak.

Apr 4th, 2016
Tobin Trevarthen

A cool climate Pinot from North Coast Sonoma. Nice strawberry undertones. Smooth.

A cool climate Pinot from North Coast Sonoma. Nice strawberry undertones. Smooth.

Aug 25th, 2015
Tobin Trevarthen

Always like Fort Ross. Nice cool climate Pinot. Reasonable price.

Always like Fort Ross. Nice cool climate Pinot. Reasonable price.

May 7th, 2015