MacPhail Family Wines

The Flyer Pinot Noir

9.149 ratings
9.211 pro ratings
Russian River 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
Randy Fuller

Be warned, this wine does not smell like Pinot Noir. It's big, it's bold, it's frightfully funky. Only medium ruby in color, the nose is full of forest floor, smoke and tar. The palate is all dark fruit, bathed in a savory soak, sprayed with violets and punched with acidity and healthy pack of tannins. Oak comes through, but doesn’t overpower. You won't have to be careful with pairings, as this Pinot will match up with the beefiest beef dishes.

Be warned, this wine does not smell like Pinot Noir. It's big, it's bold, it's frightfully funky. Only medium ruby in color, the nose is full of forest floor, smoke and tar. The palate is all dark fruit, bathed in a savory soak, sprayed with violets and punched with acidity and healthy pack of tannins. Oak comes through, but doesn’t overpower. You won't have to be careful with pairings, as this Pinot will match up with the beefiest beef dishes.

Nov 26th, 2018
Jim Morris

Hospitality St. Anne's Crossing Winery

9.2

Wine.com tasting with Wilfred Wong, Robert Whitley, Jim Caudill, and James MacPhail among others.

Wine.com tasting with Wilfred Wong, Robert Whitley, Jim Caudill, and James MacPhail among others.

Jun 26th, 2014
Holly Wyatt

Anniversary wine... First bottle of the night. #macphail #theflyer

Anniversary wine... First bottle of the night. #macphail #theflyer

Aug 8th, 2013
Jim Stehli

Firm medium bodied. Strawberry and vanilla that’s nicely balanced. Enjoyable.

Firm medium bodied. Strawberry and vanilla that’s nicely balanced. Enjoyable.

Aug 10th, 2020
Bret Ginter

Big body, red fruit, oak, spice. Not my kind of pinot noir, but good for that style.

Big body, red fruit, oak, spice. Not my kind of pinot noir, but good for that style.

Mar 2nd, 2018
Michael Mathews

Wonderful Pinot. Very fruit forward with a light berry fragrance. Very soft tannic structure and medium mouthfeel. Finish isn’t that long, but overall taste is right on point.

Wonderful Pinot. Very fruit forward with a light berry fragrance. Very soft tannic structure and medium mouthfeel. Finish isn’t that long, but overall taste is right on point.

Oct 26th, 2017
Kevin Bohlin

Burgundy like earth and plum on the nose with super concentrated black plum and cherry on the palate. Can't wait to try again in 1-2 years!

Burgundy like earth and plum on the nose with super concentrated black plum and cherry on the palate. Can't wait to try again in 1-2 years!

Apr 29th, 2016
Ryan Colthorp

Very dark looking Pinot noir. Hints of deep cherry. Should have aged this another 2-5 years!

Very dark looking Pinot noir. Hints of deep cherry. Should have aged this another 2-5 years!

Dec 6th, 2015
Mattin Noblia

Raspberry woody light red wine excellent:)

Raspberry woody light red wine excellent:)

Sep 23rd, 2015
Robbin Montero

My favorite Pinot currently from Macphails Big with a long finish, classic Russian River

My favorite Pinot currently from Macphails Big with a long finish, classic Russian River

Apr 28th, 2015