Sanford

La Rinconada Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.2108 ratings
9.120 pro ratings
Sta. Rita Hills, 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
Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

8.2

2001 Sandord 'La Rinconada' Santa Rita Hills Pinot. It's a big one. Dark cherry, plum and cassis plus graphite, truffle and sweet vanilla. This is honestly more reminiscent of a Bordeaux varietal wine. It's so robust and lacks the elegance I expect with Pinot. Pretty soft finish. I should have saved it longer perhaps. #wine #pinot #santabarbara #california #sommelier#sommelier#sommelier #somm

2001 Sandord 'La Rinconada' Santa Rita Hills Pinot. It's a big one. Dark cherry, plum and cassis plus graphite, truffle and sweet vanilla. This is honestly more reminiscent of a Bordeaux varietal wine. It's so robust and lacks the elegance I expect with Pinot. Pretty soft finish. I should have saved it longer perhaps. #wine #pinot #santabarbara #california #sommelier#sommelier#sommelier #somm

2 people found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2014
Rebecca Fletcher

Overripe dark cherry and violet. M+ acid, round tannins. A little Brett. Classic Pinot noir!

Overripe dark cherry and violet. M+ acid, round tannins. A little Brett. Classic Pinot noir!

1 person found it helpfulAug 22nd, 2015
Rafael Landestoy

Wow! What a beauty. Powerful Pinot that will only get better over the next 5-7 years and beyond. Absolutely loved this.

Wow! What a beauty. Powerful Pinot that will only get better over the next 5-7 years and beyond. Absolutely loved this.

Oct 15th, 2015
Christanna Honer

The Sta Rita OG-- and a gorgeous expression- bing cherry, ripe pomegranate, Christmas orange, a nose that gives me shivers it's so inviting! A grassy mossiness with hints of bacon fat and white pepper. Fruit is tart red with candied rhubarb and orange zest on the palate, vanilla bean, juicy acidity, and a dusting of cocoa powder. Never had Sta Rita this balanced, even at elevated alcohol.

The Sta Rita OG-- and a gorgeous expression- bing cherry, ripe pomegranate, Christmas orange, a nose that gives me shivers it's so inviting! A grassy mossiness with hints of bacon fat and white pepper. Fruit is tart red with candied rhubarb and orange zest on the palate, vanilla bean, juicy acidity, and a dusting of cocoa powder. Never had Sta Rita this balanced, even at elevated alcohol.

Jun 28th, 2015
Eric Hwang

Lovely fragrance of strawberries with flavors of rainier cherries. Great acidity and smooth tannins.

Lovely fragrance of strawberries with flavors of rainier cherries. Great acidity and smooth tannins.

Jun 12th, 2015
Greg Hirson

Corks and Barrels at Cork Supply USA

9.0

Big, fruity, and balanced

Big, fruity, and balanced

Apr 12th, 2015
Adam Ehmer

Side by side pinot and chard. Looking for the common thread... hitting harmonic tones on the finish!

Side by side pinot and chard. Looking for the common thread... hitting harmonic tones on the finish!

Feb 20th, 2015
Cameron Scott

Slightly vegetative with mild cherry notes. Decent tannic structure with white pepper.

Slightly vegetative with mild cherry notes. Decent tannic structure with white pepper.

Jul 13th, 2014
Steve Steese

Medium toned, medium bodied, candied fruit, tight minerality, very soft finish....deliciously drinkable.

Medium toned, medium bodied, candied fruit, tight minerality, very soft finish....deliciously drinkable.

Dec 16th, 2013
Richard Jennings

Delicious 2011 Sanford La Rinconada Pinot Noir - rich raspberry purée core, with wonderful acidity and structure.

Delicious 2011 Sanford La Rinconada Pinot Noir - rich raspberry purée core, with wonderful acidity and structure.

Dec 10th, 2013