Pali Wine Co.

Huntington Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

8.9336 ratings
9.030 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, 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
Daniel P. Drake

Last night we opened the 2012 Pali Huntington Santa Barbra County Pinot Noir.

On the nose there is strawberry, cherry, cranberry, allspice, vanilla, herbal notes, oak and earth.

On the palate there is black cherry, raspberry, strawberry, cinnamon, clove, cola, oak and eathy notes.

This wine is medium to medium+ body with a soft mouthfeel medium + acidity and medium round mouthcoating tannins that leaves you with a medium to long red and black fruit earthy finish. A bit of snow, a bit of wind yet a nice start to the weekend. Stay safe and healthy and enjoy your weekend. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Last night we opened the 2012 Pali Huntington Santa Barbra County Pinot Noir.

On the nose there is strawberry, cherry, cranberry, allspice, vanilla, herbal notes, oak and earth.

On the palate there is black cherry, raspberry, strawberry, cinnamon, clove, cola, oak and eathy notes.

This wine is medium to medium+ body with a soft mouthfeel medium + acidity and medium round mouthcoating tannins that leaves you with a medium to long red and black fruit earthy finish. A bit of snow, a bit of wind yet a nice start to the weekend. Stay safe and healthy and enjoy your weekend. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Feb 19th, 2022
Kristin the Wine Girl

Brighter more vibrant fruit than the prior year. Fuller strawberry and raspberry notes with strong oaky yet not overpowering structure.

Brighter more vibrant fruit than the prior year. Fuller strawberry and raspberry notes with strong oaky yet not overpowering structure.

Nov 24th, 2020
Kristin the Wine Girl

This is comfort food Pinot. I paired tonight’s bottle with homemade chicken and biscuits veggie pie. Heaven! Perfect cool climate cherry forward wine with foresty flooriness. Also married well with the truffle Brie appetizer. Fall season delight!

This is comfort food Pinot. I paired tonight’s bottle with homemade chicken and biscuits veggie pie. Heaven! Perfect cool climate cherry forward wine with foresty flooriness. Also married well with the truffle Brie appetizer. Fall season delight!

Oct 21st, 2020
Mike Fifer

Writer The Wine Monologues

9.1

Holy Pinot!! 14.7% and very well balanced. Plum, blackberries, cinnamon and cardemom. Wonderful acidity and tannins. #costco wine with great #qpr

Holy Pinot!! 14.7% and very well balanced. Plum, blackberries, cinnamon and cardemom. Wonderful acidity and tannins. #costco wine with great #qpr

7 people found it helpfulJan 28th, 2015
Kristin the Wine Girl

Warmth of Santa Barbara with that beach cool finish. Heated Oaked berry forward with mineral qualities that reminisce sea salt air and stainless contact. I love love love this wine.

Warmth of Santa Barbara with that beach cool finish. Heated Oaked berry forward with mineral qualities that reminisce sea salt air and stainless contact. I love love love this wine.

3 people found it helpfulApr 5th, 2019
David L

15' Pali Wine Company Huntington Pinot Noir.
I purchased the 2014 because it was the editors choice from Wine Enthusiast. Very enjoyable for $20. I thought what the hell let's get six of the 2015 when I visited few months back. Very happy I did. I haven't had a better "California"Pinot for the money.

15' Pali Wine Company Huntington Pinot Noir.
I purchased the 2014 because it was the editors choice from Wine Enthusiast. Very enjoyable for $20. I thought what the hell let's get six of the 2015 when I visited few months back. Very happy I did. I haven't had a better "California"Pinot for the money.

2 people found it helpfulSep 19th, 2017
Brett Ritter

$17 at Costco

$17 at Costco

2 people found it helpfulNov 23rd, 2012
Kristin the Wine Girl

Cloved spicy nutmeggy cherries aromas burst over the glass. Leggy and round, juicy and smooth, fruity and bright. Summer's ripe cherries splash the palate. Yes
please!
Pair with semi-soft white cheeses. Think Italian cow's milk fontina or sheep's milk gouda.

Cloved spicy nutmeggy cherries aromas burst over the glass. Leggy and round, juicy and smooth, fruity and bright. Summer's ripe cherries splash the palate. Yes
please!
Pair with semi-soft white cheeses. Think Italian cow's milk fontina or sheep's milk gouda.

1 person found it helpfulJul 7th, 2018
Warren Brodine

Love it!

Love it!

1 person found it helpfulNov 27th, 2014
Patrick Don Vito

Pinot grapes from Riverbench, Lucas & Lewellyn, Bentrock, Radian, Pres'quile and Pence Ranch. Great value!!!!

Pinot grapes from Riverbench, Lucas & Lewellyn, Bentrock, Radian, Pres'quile and Pence Ranch. Great value!!!!

1 person found it helpfulAug 19th, 2014