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I love Santa Barbara pinots because they tend to give a big middle finger to what is popular with California pinots. Instead of big and robust this is earthy and old world driven, with a nose full of sour cherries and wet earth and day old cola. The palate is fresh and acidic if a tiny bit sour. It's high in alcohol which is the major indication that this is new world. It's a slight point deduction, but only slight.
I love Santa Barbara pinots because they tend to give a big middle finger to what is popular with California pinots. Instead of big and robust this is earthy and old world driven, with a nose full of sour cherries and wet earth and day old cola. The palate is fresh and acidic if a tiny bit sour. It's high in alcohol which is the major indication that this is new world. It's a slight point deduction, but only slight.
1 person found it helpfulSep 21st, 2017![Antoine Pin Antoine Pin](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/antoine-pin-1412972939-ab44b778c9f3_250x250.jpg)
I've always loved this label. Always had a good to great pinot that could be considered as a treasured find. This one's exactly that. 21 bottles remaining you say?!? I'll take them all. 89pts. ANW/425
I've always loved this label. Always had a good to great pinot that could be considered as a treasured find. This one's exactly that. 21 bottles remaining you say?!? I'll take them all. 89pts. ANW/425
Jan 25th, 2017![Mason Balistreri Mason Balistreri](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/masonbalistreri-1518530630-2e5f9f7e46c4_250x250.jpg)
Mason Balistreri
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8.8
Actually very nice, classic burgundy like expression of pinot.
Actually very nice, classic burgundy like expression of pinot.
Dec 10th, 2014![Neil Valenzuela Neil Valenzuela](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/neilvalenzuela1-1532233069-a286bbcd50a8_250x250.jpg)
Pale ruby color. Aromas of cherry cola and wet dirt. Bright cherry flavors- pretty good Pinot.
Pale ruby color. Aromas of cherry cola and wet dirt. Bright cherry flavors- pretty good Pinot.
Oct 8th, 2021![Kurt Krueger Kurt Krueger](https://dn4y07yc47w5p.cloudfront.net/avatar_k_250.png)
2017. Quite nice. Definite earthiness with dark fruit flavors
2017. Quite nice. Definite earthiness with dark fruit flavors
Jun 12th, 2020![Nena Madonia Nena Madonia](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/nenamadonia-1445658469-31f5122e2977_250x250.jpg)
This is delicious
Jun 3rd, 2020![Tim L Tim L](https://dn4y07yc47w5p.cloudfront.net/avatar_t_250.png)
Deeper medium bodied dark red fruit blend of Pinot vineyards in Santa Barbara County. Nicely balanced, refined, tasty - good value...
Deeper medium bodied dark red fruit blend of Pinot vineyards in Santa Barbara County. Nicely balanced, refined, tasty - good value...
Sep 8th, 2019![Jenny Jenny](https://dn4y07yc47w5p.cloudfront.net/avatar_j_250.png)
Delish
Jun 15th, 2019![Tim L Tim L](https://dn4y07yc47w5p.cloudfront.net/avatar_t_250.png)
Very good Pinot for the $20 price category. Great clarity of color, legs, light tannins. Moderate strong fruit, easy on the palate w/full flavor, good balance and very nice finish. Better than it's rated by others...
Very good Pinot for the $20 price category. Great clarity of color, legs, light tannins. Moderate strong fruit, easy on the palate w/full flavor, good balance and very nice finish. Better than it's rated by others...
Nov 22nd, 2018![Shaun McGregor Shaun McGregor](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/shaunmcgregor1-1471644133-68cc91a93e7f_250x250.jpg)
I was hoping I didn’t miss the window on this Pinot. 2013 vintage. Nose is pleasing, earthy and floral. Wonderful color in glass. Initially taste was a bit tart, acidic. But I believe that’s in line. Hopefully it opens up a bit more and reveals more fruit.
I was hoping I didn’t miss the window on this Pinot. 2013 vintage. Nose is pleasing, earthy and floral. Wonderful color in glass. Initially taste was a bit tart, acidic. But I believe that’s in line. Hopefully it opens up a bit more and reveals more fruit.
Nov 14th, 2018