Red Tail Ridge Winery

Estate Grown Pinot Noir

8.835 ratings
8.54 pro ratings
Finger Lakes, New York, USA
Pinot Noir
Top Notes For
Shengli Hu

Light oak, tart red cherries, pyrazine, peppery, (expected mushroom, forest floor notes but little) light garnet, moderate (plus) acidity.

Light oak, tart red cherries, pyrazine, peppery, (expected mushroom, forest floor notes but little) light garnet, moderate (plus) acidity.

Mar 13th, 2018
Shengli Hu

Typical cool climate PN, light in color and body, pink rim, grassy, acidic, astringent with an olive note. Fresh and lively.

Typical cool climate PN, light in color and body, pink rim, grassy, acidic, astringent with an olive note. Fresh and lively.

Oct 27th, 2017
Tom Riley

Light, bright, and just right. Yes, NYS makes some tasty reds. Comparing them to other regions is a fool's errand, and expecting them to be something other than what they are is as well. This is an elegant, delicious, even alluring wine. 12% abv. $23.99 Excellent QPR.

Light, bright, and just right. Yes, NYS makes some tasty reds. Comparing them to other regions is a fool's errand, and expecting them to be something other than what they are is as well. This is an elegant, delicious, even alluring wine. 12% abv. $23.99 Excellent QPR.

Jan 20th, 2017
Cannon Smith

About what I'd expect from a NY wine. Nose lacks fruit or life and the finsh is harsh and a little astringent. Interesting for where it's from and how it's made. But I'll pass, even if given to me.

About what I'd expect from a NY wine. Nose lacks fruit or life and the finsh is harsh and a little astringent. Interesting for where it's from and how it's made. But I'll pass, even if given to me.

Feb 23rd, 2015
Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

8.5

Credible

Credible

Dec 6th, 2014
Jonathan McCarthy

Tart cranberry that has a little gummy fruit candy or even stevia note. There’s a noticeable oak chip tannin, and a granular acidulated graininess. Thin and one dimensional.

Tart cranberry that has a little gummy fruit candy or even stevia note. There’s a noticeable oak chip tannin, and a granular acidulated graininess. Thin and one dimensional.

Mar 24th, 2019
Dave Gass

A good NY Pinot. I can think of a few other NY Pinots that are better (Ravines, Dr Frank's & White springs) but this one has a smooth start with good pepper finish.

A good NY Pinot. I can think of a few other NY Pinots that are better (Ravines, Dr Frank's & White springs) but this one has a smooth start with good pepper finish.

Apr 14th, 2016
Bryan A

Meh

Meh

Feb 23rd, 2016
Stephen Sutton

I never would have imagined ... A beautiful area has produced an equally beautiful, complex Pinot. Unexpectedly delicious.

I never would have imagined ... A beautiful area has produced an equally beautiful, complex Pinot. Unexpectedly delicious.

Jul 28th, 2015
Graves Spindler

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Nov 9th, 2014