Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
7.7
Dark cherry jolly rancher and some of that newport menthol.
Dark cherry jolly rancher and some of that newport menthol.
1 person found it helpfulJan 21st, 2014
A little bit of the animal. Love that.
A little bit of the animal. Love that.
Aug 31st, 2014
maybe the two bottles i purchased weren't stored properly prior to purchase, but this is one of my least favorite pinots. not at all smooth, and leaves a lingering sour taste on the tongue.
maybe the two bottles i purchased weren't stored properly prior to purchase, but this is one of my least favorite pinots. not at all smooth, and leaves a lingering sour taste on the tongue.
Aug 6th, 2017
Very smooth and light. Very drinkable.
Very smooth and light. Very drinkable.
Mar 5th, 2017
2012 vintage... Remembering Jean
2012 vintage... Remembering Jean
Dec 19th, 2016Not a favorite
Jan 1st, 2016
Cranberries, strawberries, sharp aroma but soft after taste. Umripened cherries. Mild oak flavor. Good but not great.
Cranberries, strawberries, sharp aroma but soft after taste. Umripened cherries. Mild oak flavor. Good but not great.
Nov 29th, 2015
2013 vintage. Sharp nose. Cherries and raspberries with a tart finish. Was a little harsh at first, needed air.
2013 vintage. Sharp nose. Cherries and raspberries with a tart finish. Was a little harsh at first, needed air.
Oct 24th, 2015
Smoked meats, pine, menthol, grass, and blackberry. Light bodied with a silky smooth mouthfeel and a medium finish.
Smoked meats, pine, menthol, grass, and blackberry. Light bodied with a silky smooth mouthfeel and a medium finish.
May 24th, 2015
Balanced, jammy and drinkable! Would do this again
Balanced, jammy and drinkable! Would do this again
May 15th, 2015
California, USA
