Kistler

Cuvée Elizabeth Bodega Headlands Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.3200 ratings
9.328 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, 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
Shay A
9.5

WNH event number 3...new world Pinot. Such a treat to experience the many different variations of Pinot!

Firing on all cylinders and flat out gorgeous. Everything about this wine was in harmony. No one note stood out. Mellowed out red and black fruit medley with Chinese five spice, peppercorn and roasted plum. Fantastic,
@Bill Bender .

WNH event number 3...new world Pinot. Such a treat to experience the many different variations of Pinot!

Firing on all cylinders and flat out gorgeous. Everything about this wine was in harmony. No one note stood out. Mellowed out red and black fruit medley with Chinese five spice, peppercorn and roasted plum. Fantastic,
@Bill Bender .

Nov 10th, 2018
Shay A
9.4

Keith thought this was just meh but I really enjoyed it. Black cherry, cherry cola, cedar, fairly full bodied. Finish of blackberries and licorice. Impressive for a 9 year old Pinot.

Keith thought this was just meh but I really enjoyed it. Black cherry, cherry cola, cedar, fairly full bodied. Finish of blackberries and licorice. Impressive for a 9 year old Pinot.

Dec 22nd, 2017
Rodney Miller

Dark purple at age 11 with lots fruit, yet lacking the balance to be great.

Dark purple at age 11 with lots fruit, yet lacking the balance to be great.

1 person found it helpfulOct 17th, 2018
Cameron Myhrvold

A lovely and conplex pinot. Not for the faint of heart.

A lovely and conplex pinot. Not for the faint of heart.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2018
Aubrey Lloyd

2007 Kistler Cuvée Elizabeth paired with brown sugar ham, cheese and broccoli quiche, and a green salad. Happy Easter.

2007 Kistler Cuvée Elizabeth paired with brown sugar ham, cheese and broccoli quiche, and a green salad. Happy Easter.

1 person found it helpfulApr 16th, 2017
Geoff Labitzke

This is the 2006 convey Elizabeth Pinot Noir. The label is a little scratched from coming out of a seller. The wind has more structure and concentration than the 2008 Kissler Vineyard Pinot Noir it has good richness and still has at least 5 to 8 more years of longevity. It is not as small as opulently fruity the combination of Evergreen and red fruit The finish has characteristics of black tea red cherry and A hint of chocolate.

This is the 2006 convey Elizabeth Pinot Noir. The label is a little scratched from coming out of a seller. The wind has more structure and concentration than the 2008 Kissler Vineyard Pinot Noir it has good richness and still has at least 5 to 8 more years of longevity. It is not as small as opulently fruity the combination of Evergreen and red fruit The finish has characteristics of black tea red cherry and A hint of chocolate.

1 person found it helpfulOct 10th, 2014
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.2

This 09 is exceptional it make me realize that I do in fact like many California Pinot Noirs. Especially ones that taste like this. Still super driven and Young with beautiful notes of hoisin, fresh picked strawberries and dried herbs. Really stunning stuff

This 09 is exceptional it make me realize that I do in fact like many California Pinot Noirs. Especially ones that taste like this. Still super driven and Young with beautiful notes of hoisin, fresh picked strawberries and dried herbs. Really stunning stuff

Dec 17th, 2016
Connor McMahon

Wow. Not normally a Pinot guy but this is in a sweet spot right now. Pretty fruits, good density, and phenomenal balance.

Wow. Not normally a Pinot guy but this is in a sweet spot right now. Pretty fruits, good density, and phenomenal balance.

Nov 21st, 2016
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

8.8

Just a whisper of jammyness otherwise a solid 2005 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.

Just a whisper of jammyness otherwise a solid 2005 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.

Jan 11th, 2014
Tom Wark

Blogger/Educator fermentationwineblog.com, Founder American Wine Consumers Coalition

7.7

Where's the acid,dammit!

Where's the acid,dammit!

Nov 13th, 2013