This wine is medium dark in the glass, a bit more opaque than usual for Burgundy, a bit less than usual for Cali Pinot. The nose carries some really dark blackberry aromas, with not a hint of sweetness. There's a little black tea coming in beneath the earthy minerals. I get a slight note of bramble or sagebrush, too. Savory rules the palate, too, with tar, dark berries and earth all over the place. As I so often find in California Pinot Noir, I'm overwhelmed by the heft and depth of the wine. It may not be my style, but when the savory angle takes charge I can forget that it seems like I'm drinking Syrah. Bring on a ribeye steak for this one, or a porterhouse if you can handle it.
This wine is medium dark in the glass, a bit more opaque than usual for Burgundy, a bit less than usual for Cali Pinot. The nose carries some really dark blackberry aromas, with not a hint of sweetness. There's a little black tea coming in beneath the earthy minerals. I get a slight note of bramble or sagebrush, too. Savory rules the palate, too, with tar, dark berries and earth all over the place. As I so often find in California Pinot Noir, I'm overwhelmed by the heft and depth of the wine. It may not be my style, but when the savory angle takes charge I can forget that it seems like I'm drinking Syrah. Bring on a ribeye steak for this one, or a porterhouse if you can handle it.
Aug 24th, 2018
Pours Cherry in color. ON THE NOSE: Cherry and cinnamon. ON THE PALATE: plum, smoke, and meaty/savoriness. Medium body and long finish.
Pours Cherry in color. ON THE NOSE: Cherry and cinnamon. ON THE PALATE: plum, smoke, and meaty/savoriness. Medium body and long finish.
Dec 23rd, 2015
Pleasantly surprised-- A Paso Cab/Rhone/assorted varietal producer making pinot noir made me raise an eyebrow--well done for a 1st vintage. Rhubarb, cherry tart and cinnamon stick with some foresty/juniper character underneath. Great acidity, alcohol is pretty tame though a little heat on the finish. Edna Valley is some killer value for everyday pinot!
Pleasantly surprised-- A Paso Cab/Rhone/assorted varietal producer making pinot noir made me raise an eyebrow--well done for a 1st vintage. Rhubarb, cherry tart and cinnamon stick with some foresty/juniper character underneath. Great acidity, alcohol is pretty tame though a little heat on the finish. Edna Valley is some killer value for everyday pinot!
Apr 18th, 2015
Beautiful central coast pinot noir. Everything i love about a wine. Nice earthy notes and beautiful color. Well balanced and such a great example of a great central coast wine.
Beautiful central coast pinot noir. Everything i love about a wine. Nice earthy notes and beautiful color. Well balanced and such a great example of a great central coast wine.
Aug 15th, 2022
Edna Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
