Kings Mountain Vineyard

Pinot Noir

8.910 ratings

7.21 pro ratings

Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, 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

Richard Thompson

9.9

A fabulous pinot. A friend brought it 4 dinner. Hard 2 come by, but don't miss it.

A fabulous pinot. A friend brought it 4 dinner. Hard 2 come by, but don't miss it.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 27th, 2015

Master Sommelier

7.2

Just because you can afford 100% new French oak for 18 months doesn't mean you should.

Just because you can afford 100% new French oak for 18 months doesn't mean you should.

1 person found it helpfulAug 15th, 2014

9.0

2016 Clone 13 - not quite ready yet, oak still a little too prominent on the nose. High toned crunchy red fruit on the palate, bright acidity.

2016 Clone 13 - not quite ready yet, oak still a little too prominent on the nose. High toned crunchy red fruit on the palate, bright acidity.

Nov 19th, 2021

9.1

2014 Clone 13 - This one is ready, probably still on the upswing for 3-5 more years. Pronounced acidity, starting to feel Burgundian.

2014 Clone 13 - This one is ready, probably still on the upswing for 3-5 more years. Pronounced acidity, starting to feel Burgundian.

Nov 19th, 2021

9.0

2015 Clone 13 - Oak on the nose, starting to integrate. Drought year fruit, slightly more lush on the palate.

2015 Clone 13 - Oak on the nose, starting to integrate. Drought year fruit, slightly more lush on the palate.

Nov 19th, 2021

9.8

Jeff had this a year ago

Jeff had this a year ago

Jun 25th, 2023

8.1

Don had this 5 years ago

Don had this 5 years ago

Oct 12th, 2019

Rooted Vine Tours

8.8

Rooted had this 9 years ago

Rooted had this 9 years ago

Feb 29th, 2016

9.2

Kristi had this 9 years ago

Kristi had this 9 years ago

Feb 28th, 2016