Gnarly Head

California Pinot Noir

8.6455 ratings
8.14 pro ratings
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
Lori K
9.2

Okay, first of all, WTF is a pro rating? This wine is an exceptional value and has great Pinot Noir characteristics. Give it a minute to open and you'll be enjoying yourself in no time. Great smoked black cherry flavors with a hint of Pinot mustiness. I'll buy more! Tasted against Dark Horse and Menage A Trois. All tree were wonderful, but the Knarly Head came out with a slight edge...

Okay, first of all, WTF is a pro rating? This wine is an exceptional value and has great Pinot Noir characteristics. Give it a minute to open and you'll be enjoying yourself in no time. Great smoked black cherry flavors with a hint of Pinot mustiness. I'll buy more! Tasted against Dark Horse and Menage A Trois. All tree were wonderful, but the Knarly Head came out with a slight edge...

5 people found it helpfulApr 24th, 2016
Jesus Sanchez

Nice tasting smooth wine.

Nice tasting smooth wine.

1 person found it helpfulSep 11th, 2017
Sean Wallner - WSET II

Very meaty and full of dark fruits. Honestly I kind of smelled hints of like Welches grape juice on the nose as well as similar smells as a Port. I drank this one side by side with an Oregon Pinot Noir and I absolutely prefer the OR Pinot Noir!

Very meaty and full of dark fruits. Honestly I kind of smelled hints of like Welches grape juice on the nose as well as similar smells as a Port. I drank this one side by side with an Oregon Pinot Noir and I absolutely prefer the OR Pinot Noir!

1 person found it helpfulMay 27th, 2016
Teresa Stepp

Twin Lakes 2012 wine tasting

Twin Lakes 2012 wine tasting

1 person found it helpfulApr 11th, 2016
Sawyer Coleman

Good value wine at $7.99 USD, low tannins with a full flavor. Slight acidity with a smooth start and plum finish.

Good value wine at $7.99 USD, low tannins with a full flavor. Slight acidity with a smooth start and plum finish.

1 person found it helpfulAug 15th, 2015
Austin Beeman

Mesquite nose. Big bit fades quickly. $10

Mesquite nose. Big bit fades quickly. $10

Nov 4th, 2014
Anthony Lombardo

High school days.

High school days.

Aug 3rd, 2014
Christie S

Smooth. Very drinkable.

Smooth. Very drinkable.

May 14th, 2024
rafal federowicz

nice californian pinot. soft tannins, red fruit (cherry) and plum. a bit oaky.
fruity and fresh.

nice californian pinot. soft tannins, red fruit (cherry) and plum. a bit oaky.
fruity and fresh.

Feb 25th, 2023
Roman Ochocki

Smooth and rather light. Sour cherry and tobacco.

Smooth and rather light. Sour cherry and tobacco.

Sep 22nd, 2022