La Crema

Bennett Valley Pinot Noir

9.026 ratings
9.22 pro ratings
Bennett Valley, 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
Courtney Cochran

Sommelier/Host hiptastes.com

9.6

Insanely likeable, akin to that friend you meet and instantly know they must become your bestie: redolent of tart cherry, fragrant raspberry, sassafras and bergamot, all overlaying a sublime cocoa-mineral-dusted essence. Palate is crisp and also rich in true Cali PINOT sense. As in: Okay, there *is* 14.5% ABV, but somehow it's tasting integrated and balanced so what's the problem?? (Friends don't let friends get docked by ABV bullies ;)) Generally: Pomegranate goodness gloved in coffee-rhubarb fabulosity. Medium-plus finish. BFFsFTW

Insanely likeable, akin to that friend you meet and instantly know they must become your bestie: redolent of tart cherry, fragrant raspberry, sassafras and bergamot, all overlaying a sublime cocoa-mineral-dusted essence. Palate is crisp and also rich in true Cali PINOT sense. As in: Okay, there *is* 14.5% ABV, but somehow it's tasting integrated and balanced so what's the problem?? (Friends don't let friends get docked by ABV bullies ;)) Generally: Pomegranate goodness gloved in coffee-rhubarb fabulosity. Medium-plus finish. BFFsFTW

1 person found it helpfulJan 5th, 2015
Adam Dromi

Ceder, spice, coffee plum. Leather. Chocolates,

Ceder, spice, coffee plum. Leather. Chocolates,

Feb 5th, 2013
Kim Gillin

Laurie & Wes gave to us. Enjoyed dinner together with this wine! 14.5% alcohol.

Laurie & Wes gave to us. Enjoyed dinner together with this wine! 14.5% alcohol.

May 21st, 2018
Vernon Costa

Veey nice, aged three years and delicious. Yummy congrats Isaac!

Veey nice, aged three years and delicious. Yummy congrats Isaac!

Jul 11th, 2015
Erin Celello

Cocoa, plum, coffee. Very even drinking. Great with dark chocolate -- really brought out notes of spice in the finish.

Cocoa, plum, coffee. Very even drinking. Great with dark chocolate -- really brought out notes of spice in the finish.

Mar 27th, 2014
Renee Burk

From La Crema wine club. Nice depth, wonderful Pinot

From La Crema wine club. Nice depth, wonderful Pinot

May 12th, 2013
Jeff Miller

Jeff had this 6 years ago

Jeff had this 6 years ago

Dec 12th, 2017
J Allen

J had this 7 years ago

J had this 7 years ago

Sep 5th, 2017
Lisa Beilke

Lisa had this 7 years ago

Lisa had this 7 years ago

Feb 27th, 2017
Marco Host

Marco had this 7 years ago

Marco had this 7 years ago

Dec 8th, 2016