I REALLY dug this! And not just because I like all things dark. This was not your typical Cali PN. It is, of course 19% Syrah which I am betting helps add the glorious dark coloring to this. Medium bodied with perfectly velvet tannins, the black cherry marmalade essence is strong. You'd think they'd stuck a vanilla bean in the oak barrel but I'm supposing that is just the French Oak. The finish is not particularly compelling and this is not especially complex but gosh darn it is tasty. Balanced, slightly spicy and lush. And...noir. As a Pinot should be.
I REALLY dug this! And not just because I like all things dark. This was not your typical Cali PN. It is, of course 19% Syrah which I am betting helps add the glorious dark coloring to this. Medium bodied with perfectly velvet tannins, the black cherry marmalade essence is strong. You'd think they'd stuck a vanilla bean in the oak barrel but I'm supposing that is just the French Oak. The finish is not particularly compelling and this is not especially complex but gosh darn it is tasty. Balanced, slightly spicy and lush. And...noir. As a Pinot should be.
4 people found it helpfulOct 20th, 2016
Heavy bodied Pinot, really great for the price. Nice fall table wine.
Heavy bodied Pinot, really great for the price. Nice fall table wine.
1 person found it helpfulOct 6th, 2016
Really impressed with this Pinot. Heavier body than a normal pinot. Really nice oak and cherry tones.
Really impressed with this Pinot. Heavier body than a normal pinot. Really nice oak and cherry tones.
1 person found it helpfulJan 11th, 2016
PN w/Syrah I assume. Jammy blackberry and cocoa notes. Doesn't taste like PN, but not terrible.
PN w/Syrah I assume. Jammy blackberry and cocoa notes. Doesn't taste like PN, but not terrible.
Feb 22nd, 2016
Favorite Pinot Noir! Velvety smooth, tart aftertaste with notes of blackberry and vanilla.
Favorite Pinot Noir! Velvety smooth, tart aftertaste with notes of blackberry and vanilla.
Dec 16th, 2017
A very nice Pinot. Great from the first pour. A dark ruby red that is mild on the nose and finish. Great mouth feel with flavors of black cherry and slate.
A very nice Pinot. Great from the first pour. A dark ruby red that is mild on the nose and finish. Great mouth feel with flavors of black cherry and slate.
Dec 11th, 2017
Pinot Noir with Syrah. Black cherry and vanilla French Oak. Very smooth and slightly spicy, lovely for fall.
Pinot Noir with Syrah. Black cherry and vanilla French Oak. Very smooth and slightly spicy, lovely for fall.
Oct 6th, 2017
Needs air!
Mar 2nd, 2017
Ripe and extracted, sweet blackberry jam, acai berry and cherry cola aromas. Spicy vanilla bean and cappuccino oak nuances. The Syrah's warm climate goes out front and pushes ahead. Attack, mid-palate, and finish take on some juicy juice characteristics. If you're expecting a Pinot Noir, you won't really get it here. Hot on the palate. Residual sugar is on the higher end, and it's sitting more at 14% rather than 13.5% alcohol. Grrrrrrrrr! Oak Monster @Gary Vaynerchuk HUMP DAYY! Cheers!
Ripe and extracted, sweet blackberry jam, acai berry and cherry cola aromas. Spicy vanilla bean and cappuccino oak nuances. The Syrah's warm climate goes out front and pushes ahead. Attack, mid-palate, and finish take on some juicy juice characteristics. If you're expecting a Pinot Noir, you won't really get it here. Hot on the palate. Residual sugar is on the higher end, and it's sitting more at 14% rather than 13.5% alcohol. Grrrrrrrrr! Oak Monster @Gary Vaynerchuk HUMP DAYY! Cheers!
Jan 4th, 2017
Good standard red taste. Could do again.
Good standard red taste. Could do again.
Dec 18th, 2016
Monterey County, Central Coast, California, USA
