Samuel Louis Smith

Montanita de Oro Pinot Noir

9.010 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

9.3

This is very impressive stuff- it has more wild raspberry notes and almost black fruit notes on this one and some garigue/herbal tones. The aromas are just erupting from the glass as soon as its poured. There's a raw and wild essence to it while retaining the sophistication of Sam's other Pinots.

This is very impressive stuff- it has more wild raspberry notes and almost black fruit notes on this one and some garigue/herbal tones. The aromas are just erupting from the glass as soon as its poured. There's a raw and wild essence to it while retaining the sophistication of Sam's other Pinots.

May 30th, 2024

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 a year ago

Matt had this a year ago

Jan 20th, 2024

9.1

Tom had this 3 years ago

Tom had this 3 years ago

Mar 29th, 2022

8.7

Mak had this 3 years ago

Mak had this 3 years ago

Mar 7th, 2022

9.1

Peter had this 4 years ago

Peter had this 4 years ago

Mar 15th, 2021

9.0

Aravind had this 5 years ago

Aravind had this 5 years ago

Jul 16th, 2020

Aravind had this 2 years ago

Aravind had this 2 years ago

Jan 30th, 2023