Light red brick color; nose has the expected red small berries, baking spices, and a hint of whiskey barrel all in a restrained format; taste is amazing with very (very) high acid levels and rigid structure but still with fine silky tannins, a powerful midpalate and a long finish that again shows hits of whiskey notes. Oddly, alcohol content is listed as 13%. Most interesting PN in a long while. Would be nice to try in 5-10 years.
Light red brick color; nose has the expected red small berries, baking spices, and a hint of whiskey barrel all in a restrained format; taste is amazing with very (very) high acid levels and rigid structure but still with fine silky tannins, a powerful midpalate and a long finish that again shows hits of whiskey notes. Oddly, alcohol content is listed as 13%. Most interesting PN in a long while. Would be nice to try in 5-10 years.
Nov 3rd, 2017
Still quite fresh and lively. My first peak at the ‘15.
Still quite fresh and lively. My first peak at the ‘15.
1 person found it helpfulOct 25th, 2020
I brought this wines to dinner a couple of friends. It's an attractive Pinot that has menthol and blueberry elements to it. Not exactly the most complex expression of Pinot but it is tasty and was a crowd pleaser.
I brought this wines to dinner a couple of friends. It's an attractive Pinot that has menthol and blueberry elements to it. Not exactly the most complex expression of Pinot but it is tasty and was a crowd pleaser.
1 person found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2018This Mendocino Pinot has some new barrel notes on the nose but mostly small red berries, christmas spices, and dark chocolate — most. of which carry through to the taste and finish. Tannins are fine and the structure mild. Great sipping with hummous, vegetables, and spanish hard cheeses.
This Mendocino Pinot has some new barrel notes on the nose but mostly small red berries, christmas spices, and dark chocolate — most. of which carry through to the taste and finish. Tannins are fine and the structure mild. Great sipping with hummous, vegetables, and spanish hard cheeses.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2018
Double down. Vineyard on a junkyard: beeswax, blueberry, mocha, violets -yesssss
Double down. Vineyard on a junkyard: beeswax, blueberry, mocha, violets -yesssss
1 person found it helpfulJun 11th, 2017
Very light and fruity. Color a bit brown. Taste is good for pairing with pork with savory sauce. Impressed with the texture of this wine 8 years in the bottle.
Very light and fruity. Color a bit brown. Taste is good for pairing with pork with savory sauce. Impressed with the texture of this wine 8 years in the bottle.
Dec 2nd, 2023
Nice little pinot,
Nov 10th, 2017
Holy Moses! Beautiful nose. Nuanced berries. Subtle berry sweetness. My goodness. This is my go-to for Spring and Summer Pinot
Holy Moses! Beautiful nose. Nuanced berries. Subtle berry sweetness. My goodness. This is my go-to for Spring and Summer Pinot
Feb 26th, 2017
Jackpot. Love me some cool climate cali Pinot. Got a little bit of baby fat on it right now but there is some terrific structure underneath this. Wonderful depth of earthiness, fruit and hint of mint.
Halcón has done something fantastic with this. They really brought their Syrah talents to Pinot here and I'm digging it.
Jackpot. Love me some cool climate cali Pinot. Got a little bit of baby fat on it right now but there is some terrific structure underneath this. Wonderful depth of earthiness, fruit and hint of mint.
Halcón has done something fantastic with this. They really brought their Syrah talents to Pinot here and I'm digging it.
Feb 5th, 2017
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
