Jacqueline Bahue

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

8.854 ratings
8.84 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
Paul Weil

This is a typical California PN, medium bodied with a good amount of toasted oak. It went well with wasabi zinger salmon, but left me cold as a cocktail wine. It has a sort of light raspberry smoke flavor.

This is a typical California PN, medium bodied with a good amount of toasted oak. It went well with wasabi zinger salmon, but left me cold as a cocktail wine. It has a sort of light raspberry smoke flavor.

Feb 19th, 2018
Jeremy.Buss

Had open for three days. Day one it was lively, fruit forward and delicious. Day three was still fruit forward but a bit more muted and could taste a bit more tannins. Overall- a wine worth having again.

Had open for three days. Day one it was lively, fruit forward and delicious. Day three was still fruit forward but a bit more muted and could taste a bit more tannins. Overall- a wine worth having again.

1 person found it helpfulNov 21st, 2020
Ryan Wofford

Struxture and sour fruit dominate this Pinot. More of an older world style with less balance

Struxture and sour fruit dominate this Pinot. More of an older world style with less balance

1 person found it helpfulOct 15th, 2015
Chris McClellan

Med body, light in color, lower in acid and quite high in booze (14.5%). Red fruit driven, but missing the other elements i would expect fir cool climate pinot..

Med body, light in color, lower in acid and quite high in booze (14.5%). Red fruit driven, but missing the other elements i would expect fir cool climate pinot..

May 2nd, 2017
Steve Gerths

Nothing spectacular

Nothing spectacular

Jun 15th, 2020
Jeremy Buss

Another Pinot and think we like this year better than the 2017

Another Pinot and think we like this year better than the 2017

May 15th, 2020
Terena s

Excellent! Lovely balance. I grew up on Anderson Valley Pinot but am finding I really love Central Coast Pinot a lot.

Excellent! Lovely balance. I grew up on Anderson Valley Pinot but am finding I really love Central Coast Pinot a lot.

Sep 26th, 2019
Steve Scharf

Didn't like it on first sip, but then the ratings convinced me it was good and I'm an idiot. Has a bit if a bite at the end though.

Didn't like it on first sip, but then the ratings convinced me it was good and I'm an idiot. Has a bit if a bite at the end though.

May 26th, 2019
Douglas Holtzman

Agree a nice balance between fruit and mineral lighter on the dark fruit side but has a very nice pepper ending. Would definitely drink again

Agree a nice balance between fruit and mineral lighter on the dark fruit side but has a very nice pepper ending. Would definitely drink again

Jan 5th, 2019
Greg Calhoon

Naked wines. Good Pinot

Naked wines. Good Pinot

Nov 22nd, 2018