Sanford

La Rinconada Vineyard Vista Al Rio Pinot Noir

9.416 ratings

8.82 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

9.0

2009. Holding up nicely. Big fruit (ripe strawberry/raspberry), celery, spice, mushroom and medium acid. Bigger style, but hung on really well for 13 years old.

2009. Holding up nicely. Big fruit (ripe strawberry/raspberry), celery, spice, mushroom and medium acid. Bigger style, but hung on really well for 13 years old.

Sep 5th, 2022

8.5

Confected and plummy. Not terribly varietal in character.

Confected and plummy. Not terribly varietal in character.

Feb 28th, 2015

Shannon McClintock

9.6

Absolutely love this wine!

Absolutely love this wine!

Dec 29th, 2015

9.2

Great in a decanter.

Great in a decanter.

Jul 5th, 2015

Roland Christian

9.2

Really like this Pinot from Sanford. They know Pinots. Tasted better the next day suggesting aeration is always a good idea.

Really like this Pinot from Sanford. They know Pinots. Tasted better the next day suggesting aeration is always a good idea.

May 3rd, 2015

9.6

Beautiful pinot!

Beautiful pinot!

Dec 14th, 2014

9.3

Kim had this 6 years ago

Kim had this 6 years ago

Jan 26th, 2019

10

Bryan had this 7 years ago

Bryan had this 7 years ago

Aug 26th, 2018

9.0

Miguel had this 8 years ago

Miguel had this 8 years ago

Jan 15th, 2017

9.4

Monica had this 9 years ago

Monica had this 9 years ago

Jan 16th, 2016