Lichen Estates

Les Pinots Noir & Gris

9.190 ratings
9.130 pro ratings
Anderson Valley, North Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, White Fish, Pasta, Pungent Cheese, Goat & Feta Cheese, White Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Squash & Root Vegetables, Meaty & Oily Fish, Cheddar & Gruyere, Potato, Nuts & Seeds, Salads & Greens, Herbs, Chili & Hot Spicy, Beans & Peas, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Oyster, Mussel, Clam, Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Oyster, Shellfish, Game, Exotic Spices, Goose, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Stew, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Bryce Wiatrak

A quirky white wine from Lichen, this is actually a blend of 60% Pinot Noir with 40% Pinot Gris. Juicy and delightfully gratifying - it tastes of ripe pear, green apple skin, and rounded wet stones. Generous and ample, the wine is immeasurably easy to drink.

A quirky white wine from Lichen, this is actually a blend of 60% Pinot Noir with 40% Pinot Gris. Juicy and delightfully gratifying - it tastes of ripe pear, green apple skin, and rounded wet stones. Generous and ample, the wine is immeasurably easy to drink.

May 14th, 2018
Ed Lehrman

Terrible name but great wine.

Terrible name but great wine.

Aug 28th, 2017
Christopher Parks

Sommelier Per Diem Restaurant

10

If you don't know lichen, you will soon!

If you don't know lichen, you will soon!

2 people found it helpfulDec 20th, 2014
Mike Lucia

Assistant Winemaker Copain Wines

9.1

Rippen tense acid! Just my style

Rippen tense acid! Just my style

1 person found it helpfulJul 18th, 2015
Jennifer Reichardt

So much yes, so crisp and clean. Would love to cellar a couple bottles for a couple of years.

So much yes, so crisp and clean. Would love to cellar a couple bottles for a couple of years.

Apr 9th, 2016
Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.1

Can only be described as incredibly unique and diverse. 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Gris. Aromatic, but not exquisitely so, merely hints of floral and spice. Initially white fruits grab you on the palate - grapefruit & white peach. Then it takes an unorthodox turn and heads toward rhubarbs and sea brine on the mid palate and lengthy finish. Could venture drinking this with all sorts of dishes. To add to its uniqueness, it is merely 11%.

Can only be described as incredibly unique and diverse. 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Gris. Aromatic, but not exquisitely so, merely hints of floral and spice. Initially white fruits grab you on the palate - grapefruit & white peach. Then it takes an unorthodox turn and heads toward rhubarbs and sea brine on the mid palate and lengthy finish. Could venture drinking this with all sorts of dishes. To add to its uniqueness, it is merely 11%.

Mar 27th, 2016
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

Like this mash-up a lot, at once white and quenching - at the next moment showing enough authority to match well with four diverse entrees.

Like this mash-up a lot, at once white and quenching - at the next moment showing enough authority to match well with four diverse entrees.

Feb 28th, 2016
S Butterfield

Sommelier Flask Fine Wines

8.5

Great texture and acidity. Muted fruit, or maybe thats just the bottle.

Great texture and acidity. Muted fruit, or maybe thats just the bottle.

Aug 30th, 2015
Andy Bartee

Sales Copain Winery

9.0

Served a little cold, but like the mouth feel once it warmed up. Full mid palate with some floral richness that was superb.

Served a little cold, but like the mouth feel once it warmed up. Full mid palate with some floral richness that was superb.

Jun 27th, 2015
Thibaut Marquis

Region Manager East, CRU Selections Terlato Wines International

9.5

It's amazing!! I love this producer. Great wines. Interesting and unusual. Pleasant and sexy

It's amazing!! I love this producer. Great wines. Interesting and unusual. Pleasant and sexy

Apr 8th, 2015