Samuel Louis Smith

Montanita de Oro Pinot Noir

9.09 ratings

9.22 pro ratings

Monterey 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

9.2

Intense candied black cherry, baking spices. Bright and balanced.

Intense candied black cherry, baking spices. Bright and balanced.

Aug 21st, 2021

Tobin Trevarthen

9.2

Have fallen for this gem in Monterey county. Excels at new AVA pinot off the Carmel Valley ridges.

Have fallen for this gem in Monterey county. Excels at new AVA pinot off the Carmel Valley ridges.

Apr 25th, 2021

8.6

Less bold than Santa Ynez, not as refined as Oregon or Burgundy. Ok. Not worth $40.

Less bold than Santa Ynez, not as refined as Oregon or Burgundy. Ok. Not worth $40.

Aug 1st, 2021

9.0

Matt had this 3 months ago

Matt had this 3 months ago

Jan 20th, 2024

9.1

Tom had this 2 years ago

Tom had this 2 years ago

Mar 29th, 2022

8.7

Mak had this 2 years ago

Mak had this 2 years ago

Mar 7th, 2022

9.1

Peter had this 3 years ago

Peter had this 3 years ago

Mar 15th, 2021

9.0

Aravind had this 4 years ago

Aravind had this 4 years ago

Jul 16th, 2020

Aravind had this a year ago

Aravind had this a year ago

Jan 30th, 2023