Monticello Vineyards (Corley Family)

Estate Grown Oak Knoll District Pinot Noir

9.096 ratings
9.06 pro ratings
Oak Knoll, Napa Valley, 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
David Masson

Dark fruit with plenty of depth. To be placed in a decanter a few hours before enjoying it fully!

Dark fruit with plenty of depth. To be placed in a decanter a few hours before enjoying it fully!

2 people found it helpfulNov 2nd, 2015
Kristin the Wine Girl

Strawberry snow cone nose that evolves into cherries in the winter forest. Big bold thoughtfully sun-ripened berries. Solid herbal full mouthfeel across the finish. Perfect Napa Pinot.

Strawberry snow cone nose that evolves into cherries in the winter forest. Big bold thoughtfully sun-ripened berries. Solid herbal full mouthfeel across the finish. Perfect Napa Pinot.

1 person found it helpfulApr 9th, 2020
Pablo Cetlinski

Berry and spices. Definitely fruit comes out first

Berry and spices. Definitely fruit comes out first

1 person found it helpfulAug 27th, 2019
Rodney Hritz

Smokey Dark cherry and spice notes

Smokey Dark cherry and spice notes

1 person found it helpfulMar 25th, 2016
Blake Conklin

Cellar Hand Relic Winery

7.7

Pinot in Oak Knoll? Um, what?

Pinot in Oak Knoll? Um, what?

Oct 13th, 2014
Seth Masterson

Perfectly ripe red fruit condition, Red plum and red cherry. Secondary black plum.
Texture is rounded and soft with a good acid balance.

Too much new oak for my preference, it distracts from the quality of the fruit.

Perfectly ripe red fruit condition, Red plum and red cherry. Secondary black plum.
Texture is rounded and soft with a good acid balance.

Too much new oak for my preference, it distracts from the quality of the fruit.

May 1st, 2025
Trevor

A nice smooth pinot. Great on the nose.

A nice smooth pinot. Great on the nose.

Aug 19th, 2022
garry post

Slightly oaky but first taste is nice all in all.

Toasty oaky taste and aroma surrounding dark cherry, rhubarb notes

Strawberries and chocolate coming out...

And...mushrooms!

And more balanced with opening; dark, dry fruits rising over the initial blast of oaky notes.

Slightly oaky but first taste is nice all in all.

Toasty oaky taste and aroma surrounding dark cherry, rhubarb notes

Strawberries and chocolate coming out...

And...mushrooms!

And more balanced with opening; dark, dry fruits rising over the initial blast of oaky notes.

Aug 4th, 2020
Magdalyn Stiver

Smooth, almost full bodied Pinot with earthy notes. Delicious!

Smooth, almost full bodied Pinot with earthy notes. Delicious!

Aug 8th, 2016
David Vinson

Excellent compliment to balsamic-glazed pork chops. Had a depth of flavor that enhanced the dining experience and had a spiciness, almost ginger-like.

Excellent compliment to balsamic-glazed pork chops. Had a depth of flavor that enhanced the dining experience and had a spiciness, almost ginger-like.

Aug 6th, 2016