Saintsbury

Brown Ranch Estate Bottled Carneros Pinot Noir

9.1102 ratings
9.021 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Erik McLaughlin

Vice President Seven Hills Winery

9.2

Exhibit "A" in the refutation of the premise that Napa can't make either great, age worthy Pinot. @saintsbury #oldschool #pinotnoir

Exhibit "A" in the refutation of the premise that Napa can't make either great, age worthy Pinot. @saintsbury #oldschool #pinotnoir

Nov 27th, 2015
Christopher A. Weed

Director of Operations/Wine Specialist Spectrum Wine Auctions

9.1

1996. Such fine wine. Poured blind it was widely assumed to be top-producer Gevrey, Morey, Ech, or even Vosne in perhaps an off-ish vintage. Awesome wine, particularly for the price. Acquired at auction for $14.

1996. Such fine wine. Poured blind it was widely assumed to be top-producer Gevrey, Morey, Ech, or even Vosne in perhaps an off-ish vintage. Awesome wine, particularly for the price. Acquired at auction for $14.

Oct 6th, 2015
Steven Gullo

Cherry compote, cinnamon spice. Soft texture

Cherry compote, cinnamon spice. Soft texture

May 20th, 2015
Michael Larner

Very nice Pinot from Saintsbury. Aromatics are earthy, dark red fruits, cardamom spice and some cherry cola. Great mouthfeel and perfectly medium finish.

Very nice Pinot from Saintsbury. Aromatics are earthy, dark red fruits, cardamom spice and some cherry cola. Great mouthfeel and perfectly medium finish.

Jan 24th, 2015
Angela Cahill

In magnum

In magnum

Nov 28th, 2014
Gordon Walker

Incredible concentrated cherry, cassis, currant, bramble, raspberry, nice acid, hints of toasted oak on the end.

Incredible concentrated cherry, cassis, currant, bramble, raspberry, nice acid, hints of toasted oak on the end.

May 20th, 2014
Allison Lyzenga

Light body; earthy, tobacco, cocoa, dark fruit; excellent balance of tannins and acid;

Light body; earthy, tobacco, cocoa, dark fruit; excellent balance of tannins and acid;

Apr 5th, 2014
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

8.3

I heard Saintsbury sold this property.

I heard Saintsbury sold this property.

Dec 8th, 2013
Bryant Bickel

Nice cola and cherry notes that sing through with good acidity.

Nice cola and cherry notes that sing through with good acidity.

Sep 30th, 2013
Linda Hinton

Well there's that.

Well there's that.

Jul 17th, 2013