Montoya Vineyards

Monterey County Pinot Noir

8.8268 ratings
8.45 pro ratings
Monterey, Central Coast, 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
Colin Cahoon

Tart cranberry and spice. Very drinkable, especially at the sub-$15 price point.

Tart cranberry and spice. Very drinkable, especially at the sub-$15 price point.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2018
KG
9.2

Sooooo Delish!!! Earthy and oaky on the nose and absolutely delightful... Fruity, yet sophisticated. Balanced tannins and fuller body for a Pinot... My BFF and I love this wine! This bottle won't last long.

Sooooo Delish!!! Earthy and oaky on the nose and absolutely delightful... Fruity, yet sophisticated. Balanced tannins and fuller body for a Pinot... My BFF and I love this wine! This bottle won't last long.

1 person found it helpfulMar 13th, 2016
Andie Tempelis

A little tart, but definitely can taste the fruity aspects.

A little tart, but definitely can taste the fruity aspects.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 4th, 2016
MK
10

Anniversary dinner

Anniversary dinner

1 person found it helpfulOct 5th, 2014
Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

8.1

Soft, tart, with Less of gay raspberry/strawberry flavors and more black cherry/pomegranate, with hints of vanilla. A little thin but never abrasive like young Oregon Pinot.

Soft, tart, with Less of gay raspberry/strawberry flavors and more black cherry/pomegranate, with hints of vanilla. A little thin but never abrasive like young Oregon Pinot.

1 person found it helpfulMar 5th, 2013
Jeff Burrows

Lots like it, not for me. Something off with the flavors & oak. Not flawed, just not to my palette.

Lots like it, not for me. Something off with the flavors & oak. Not flawed, just not to my palette.

Oct 10th, 2016
Kyle Groombridge

A very intriguing wine, in a good way. The nose is so fresh and vibrant, I could linger all day. Fresh, ripe cranberry, pomegranate, and strawberry on the nose with a whif of vegetal asparagus as it opens with time.. A raspberry strawberry tart on the palate with a soft finish and enough vibrancy to beg for another sip - a very nice value for the money.. The nose is easily the most intriguing part.

A very intriguing wine, in a good way. The nose is so fresh and vibrant, I could linger all day. Fresh, ripe cranberry, pomegranate, and strawberry on the nose with a whif of vegetal asparagus as it opens with time.. A raspberry strawberry tart on the palate with a soft finish and enough vibrancy to beg for another sip - a very nice value for the money.. The nose is easily the most intriguing part.

Aug 8th, 2015
Michael Callahan

Light body, raspberry, strawberry, slightly spicy. Nice acidity. 6

Light body, raspberry, strawberry, slightly spicy. Nice acidity. 6

May 31st, 2015
Lauren Lathrop

Tart and spicy. Cranberry and licorice.

Tart and spicy. Cranberry and licorice.

Dec 30th, 2021
Marc Longenecker

Deep, dark fruit and berry flavors; finishes smooth and not too dry. Delicious with Italian food or on its own. Lighter bodied but finishes strong

Deep, dark fruit and berry flavors; finishes smooth and not too dry. Delicious with Italian food or on its own. Lighter bodied but finishes strong

Jun 4th, 2021