Hilliard Bruce

Sun Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

9.220 ratings
9.16 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
Isaac Pirolo

Only had to ask three times “Are you SURE you don’t have any more Hilliard Bruce Pinots in the back?” Apparently the third time was the charm... out came a case of their flagship, the 2011 Sun Pinot Noir from the Sta. Rita Hills AVA in Santa Barbara County. Bright, but also lush, dark red fruit. Black cherry, pomegranate, and raspberry lead the charge, followed by a field of wildflowers, loads of spice, and a mix of underbrush and lemon acidity that really pushes the finish.

Only had to ask three times “Are you SURE you don’t have any more Hilliard Bruce Pinots in the back?” Apparently the third time was the charm... out came a case of their flagship, the 2011 Sun Pinot Noir from the Sta. Rita Hills AVA in Santa Barbara County. Bright, but also lush, dark red fruit. Black cherry, pomegranate, and raspberry lead the charge, followed by a field of wildflowers, loads of spice, and a mix of underbrush and lemon acidity that really pushes the finish.

1 person found it helpfulApr 12th, 2018
Katherine Guzman

Open for almost 2 days and drinking much better

Open for almost 2 days and drinking much better

Jan 8th, 2014
Doggfather

Great Pinot. Beautiful facility

Great Pinot. Beautiful facility

Nov 23rd, 2017
Greg Houser

Light-medium bodied. Very fruity though

Light-medium bodied. Very fruity though

Jan 2nd, 2017
Elizabeth Flynn

2011 on October 2 2016. Bright fruit. Drank as well the second night. Rich spice on the nose.

2011 on October 2 2016. Bright fruit. Drank as well the second night. Rich spice on the nose.

Oct 4th, 2016
Wade Caldwell

Even with tired palate, this wine stands out. Meat and cheese and a glass of this is pure heaven.

Even with tired palate, this wine stands out. Meat and cheese and a glass of this is pure heaven.

Jan 16th, 2016
Mike Davila

First time with this wine, really enjoyed it. Nice dark cherry fruit, great balance soon to make an appearance in my cellar!

First time with this wine, really enjoyed it. Nice dark cherry fruit, great balance soon to make an appearance in my cellar!

Dec 23rd, 2015
Jody Roberts

Bright cherry, cola spice and vibrant acidity

Bright cherry, cola spice and vibrant acidity

Sep 15th, 2015
Peter Mertz

merry Christmas Eve.

merry Christmas Eve.

Dec 25th, 2013
Bailey Hasbrouck

Bailey had this 9 years ago

Bailey had this 9 years ago

Jan 21st, 2016