Nicholson Ranch

Estate Pinot Noir

9.274 ratings
9.05 pro ratings
Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, 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
Laura Purdy

Dark cherry, smoke and very earthy.

Dark cherry, smoke and very earthy.

1 person found it helpfulSep 7th, 2020
Mark Mannebach

Well balanced fruit and earth notes. Very smooth

Well balanced fruit and earth notes. Very smooth

1 person found it helpfulJan 6th, 2019
Jon Foster

Bought this bottle while visiting Cam in Sonoma and had a blast comparing Oregon and Sonoma Pinot Noirs from 2008 & 2011.
This 08 still has good acidity, fruit and tannin. Probably could have held on to it a little longer but enjoying it tonight.

Bought this bottle while visiting Cam in Sonoma and had a blast comparing Oregon and Sonoma Pinot Noirs from 2008 & 2011.
This 08 still has good acidity, fruit and tannin. Probably could have held on to it a little longer but enjoying it tonight.

Jun 26th, 2014
Chris Zitzman

Holy man. Juicy, in its prime. Nuff said.

Holy man. Juicy, in its prime. Nuff said.

Jan 28th, 2014
Kat Peterson

2012 Nicholson Ranch. Drank it after dinner on the patio on a summer night with the cicadas chirping in the background and fireflies zooming by. Delicious. Smells and tastes like you’d expect a well done Pinot to smell and taste. Loved it.

2012 Nicholson Ranch. Drank it after dinner on the patio on a summer night with the cicadas chirping in the background and fireflies zooming by. Delicious. Smells and tastes like you’d expect a well done Pinot to smell and taste. Loved it.

Aug 1st, 2020
Joe Schenk

Needs a little time to open up in the glass. Nice bouquet and pleasant on the palate with some sophistication to the flavors.

Needs a little time to open up in the glass. Nice bouquet and pleasant on the palate with some sophistication to the flavors.

May 30th, 2020
Jeffrey Seybold

nearly perfect!

nearly perfect!

Aug 10th, 2019
Keith Whitener WSET Diploma, CSW

Medium garnet with light violet rim. Nosing some cherries, raspberry and a little 'shroom in the mix. Lively with tannic structure lots of fruity cherry flavor. Should go well with a baby 'bells mushroom and melty jack cheese tart and a chopped salad. Don't applaud. Throw money!

Medium garnet with light violet rim. Nosing some cherries, raspberry and a little 'shroom in the mix. Lively with tannic structure lots of fruity cherry flavor. Should go well with a baby 'bells mushroom and melty jack cheese tart and a chopped salad. Don't applaud. Throw money!

Oct 19th, 2018
Nicole Schilling

Definitely needs to breath. Not as fruity as I was expecting

Definitely needs to breath. Not as fruity as I was expecting

Jun 15th, 2018
Michael Genn

Drinking better than the 04 or 06

Drinking better than the 04 or 06

Jun 8th, 2018