Montpellier Vineyards

California Pinot Noir

8.596 ratings
8.21 pro ratings
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
Leanne Kay

Year was 2011.

Year was 2011.

1 person found it helpfulDec 2nd, 2012
"Odedi"

Light ruby in color with medium intensity and a pink rim.

Fruity nose of blueberries, cherries, wood, spices, smoke, peppermint, cloves, light vanilla, light vegetables, light barnyard and black pepper.

Light to medium in body, smooth and soft, with medium acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with plums, cranberries, earth, wood, spices, peppercorn, tobacco and herbs.

Medium finish with soft tannins and spices.

This is a drinkable Pinot Noir from California. A nice surprise at this price point.

Light and fruity without any bitterness. Easy drinking, well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food. Simple and not too heavy on the alcohol. A Good porch wine.

I paired it grilled salmon.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

Light ruby in color with medium intensity and a pink rim.

Fruity nose of blueberries, cherries, wood, spices, smoke, peppermint, cloves, light vanilla, light vegetables, light barnyard and black pepper.

Light to medium in body, smooth and soft, with medium acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with plums, cranberries, earth, wood, spices, peppercorn, tobacco and herbs.

Medium finish with soft tannins and spices.

This is a drinkable Pinot Noir from California. A nice surprise at this price point.

Light and fruity without any bitterness. Easy drinking, well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food. Simple and not too heavy on the alcohol. A Good porch wine.

I paired it grilled salmon.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

Jun 3rd, 2017
Bryant Bickel

Not good

Not good

Dec 5th, 2015
Sean Wallner - WSET II

A very nice dry tropical Viognier from California. Has a very sharp taste with great alcohol content. Notes of mineral, stone fruit, passion fruit, peach, pear and pineapple.

A very nice dry tropical Viognier from California. Has a very sharp taste with great alcohol content. Notes of mineral, stone fruit, passion fruit, peach, pear and pineapple.

Jul 30th, 2015
Samantha Marie

Super easy to drink. Floral, smooth and light but not sweet.

Super easy to drink. Floral, smooth and light but not sweet.

Feb 18th, 2018
Andrea B

Bland, weirdly acidic and greasy, can do better

Bland, weirdly acidic and greasy, can do better

Jun 8th, 2017
Evan Goff

Good color , drinkable Pinot. Nice legs off glass

Good color , drinkable Pinot. Nice legs off glass

Mar 18th, 2017
Ethan Samuels

TJ -- smooth, easy to drink. Liked for the price

TJ -- smooth, easy to drink. Liked for the price

Feb 12th, 2017
Victoria P

Light no linger patio pounder

Light no linger patio pounder

Jan 31st, 2017
Micah Woong

Caramel and molasses on the nose, raspberry finish

Caramel and molasses on the nose, raspberry finish

Nov 12th, 2016