Kent Rasmussen Winery

Esoterica Pinot Noir

8.825 ratings
8.61 pro ratings
North 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
Renato Hoyle

Smooth, light, complex, long, balanced, great acid

Smooth, light, complex, long, balanced, great acid

Jan 9th, 2013
Gene Buonviri

Dark blood red, dry and smooth as velvet with a pleasant acidic taste. A great fruit presence of black plum and blackberries. The finish is long….an intriguing peppery touch with a very slight hint of tarty tannins.
I am very pleased to be able to share this excellent and delicious wine with my family.

Dark blood red, dry and smooth as velvet with a pleasant acidic taste. A great fruit presence of black plum and blackberries. The finish is long….an intriguing peppery touch with a very slight hint of tarty tannins.
I am very pleased to be able to share this excellent and delicious wine with my family.

Feb 26th, 2024
Gene Buonviri

Excellent wine to start the new year. Opened up after 30 minutes with a bold expression of dark cherry, balanced acidity and tannins with a long smooth finish. Paired well with roasted pork and sauerkraut. Happy New Year 2024!

Excellent wine to start the new year. Opened up after 30 minutes with a bold expression of dark cherry, balanced acidity and tannins with a long smooth finish. Paired well with roasted pork and sauerkraut. Happy New Year 2024!

Jan 2nd, 2024
Gal Niv

Very jammy. Nice but way too young.

Very jammy. Nice but way too young.

Feb 12th, 2018
Anne-Reed Angino

This Pinot tastes like an overly sweet cupcake! I am only rating this so I remember to never drink it again. Cooking wine, for sure. 🤢

This Pinot tastes like an overly sweet cupcake! I am only rating this so I remember to never drink it again. Cooking wine, for sure. 🤢

Jan 24th, 2018
Debra Sampson

Light bodied. Good with food. I like it more than the S.O.

Light bodied. Good with food. I like it more than the S.O.

Mar 2nd, 2017
michael pandolfo

Wow.... cola, wet stone and crushed flower in the nose. Perfect weight, muted cherry flavors. THE food wine

Wow.... cola, wet stone and crushed flower in the nose. Perfect weight, muted cherry flavors. THE food wine

Sep 10th, 2016
Gene Buonviri

(75)

Aug 14th, 2015
Gene Buonviri

(71)

Jul 30th, 2015
Gene Buonviri

(36) Dark reddish tone,not bold. Plums and currants. Rich, elegant, balanced and smooth. Enjoy this great wine.

(36) Dark reddish tone,not bold. Plums and currants. Rich, elegant, balanced and smooth. Enjoy this great wine.

Mar 26th, 2015