Kessler-Haak

Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir

9.118 ratings
9.43 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
Philip Carpenter

Founder/Educator santabarbarawinetalk.com

10

When I tasted the new vintage, I told Dan his winemaking skills have gone to a higher plain. 100% estate fruit. Dan has constructed a pure, beautiful expression of what the Sta. Rita Hills is all about. Touch of earth, mushroom, chalky earth, strawberry. 100% consistency, with a touch of cedar, smoke. Such a beautiful combination of site and winemaking.

When I tasted the new vintage, I told Dan his winemaking skills have gone to a higher plain. 100% estate fruit. Dan has constructed a pure, beautiful expression of what the Sta. Rita Hills is all about. Touch of earth, mushroom, chalky earth, strawberry. 100% consistency, with a touch of cedar, smoke. Such a beautiful combination of site and winemaking.

Jan 3rd, 2015
Philip Carpenter

Founder/Educator santabarbarawinetalk.com

9.6

Purple. Nose. WOW!! Smoke, cherry, pine resin, loam. Consistent palate, with raspberry purée. Velvet finish. Yum, Dan.

Purple. Nose. WOW!! Smoke, cherry, pine resin, loam. Consistent palate, with raspberry purée. Velvet finish. Yum, Dan.

Feb 21st, 2014
Jason Keefer

Spicy AF for a Pinot, masculine fruit, definitely packs a punch.

Spicy AF for a Pinot, masculine fruit, definitely packs a punch.

Aug 29th, 2022
Peter Dimmick

Really soft texture but not weak. If you enjoy simple but elegant with an artisan story behind it, this wine is for you.

Really soft texture but not weak. If you enjoy simple but elegant with an artisan story behind it, this wine is for you.

Sep 27th, 2017
Jeremy Hollingsworth

Wow! Medium body with wonderful fruit. Just forgot how bad work was today, going to be a great weekend. I'd drink this again

Wow! Medium body with wonderful fruit. Just forgot how bad work was today, going to be a great weekend. I'd drink this again

Oct 8th, 2016
Mike Leach

Fruit forward, nice acid. Nice wine. Would drink it again.

Fruit forward, nice acid. Nice wine. Would drink it again.

Feb 8th, 2016
Jenni Carlson

Smokey and oak flavors.

Smokey and oak flavors.

May 30th, 2015
J Choi
9.5

Awesome. Gotta try more Santa rita pinots

Awesome. Gotta try more Santa rita pinots

May 11th, 2015
Luis Blanco

meh

Sep 24th, 2018
Caroline On Crack

Writer/blogger Los Angeles Magazine, carolineoncrack.com

8.7

Caroline On had this 11 years ago

Caroline On had this 11 years ago

Jul 20th, 2014