Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

9.234 ratings
9.220 pro ratings
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, 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
Tor Kenward

1985. I picked the grapes on this wine with Ken and friends. Still hanging on with some bright acidity. Edges tawny. Middle dark for Pinot.

1985. I picked the grapes on this wine with Ken and friends. Still hanging on with some bright acidity. Edges tawny. Middle dark for Pinot.

May 23rd, 2021
Vinny Eng

Such beauty. Santa Cruz grand cru. 1981 but tastes fresh like 2001. Chewy. Sharp. Jagged. Awesome.

Such beauty. Santa Cruz grand cru. 1981 but tastes fresh like 2001. Chewy. Sharp. Jagged. Awesome.

1 person found it helpfulApr 10th, 2015
Ken Swegles

I'm amazed right now..

I'm amazed right now..

1 person found it helpfulSep 18th, 2014
Ken Swegles

I haven't ever given a wine a ten on delectable, and I may never again. This wine is indescribable. Full life-changer...

I haven't ever given a wine a ten on delectable, and I may never again. This wine is indescribable. Full life-changer...

Feb 2nd, 2017
Ken Swegles

'95 Estate Pinot- inspiring at the very least..

'95 Estate Pinot- inspiring at the very least..

May 24th, 2016
Antonio Gianola

1988 was a good year for hip hop and Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot. A gorgeous bottle. Deep into secondary phase. Seriously underrated.

1988 was a good year for hip hop and Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot. A gorgeous bottle. Deep into secondary phase. Seriously underrated.

Oct 13th, 2015
Marshal White

History lesson.

History lesson.

Jul 11th, 2015
Joe Hirsch

Juicy redneck love from my home.

Juicy redneck love from my home.

Mar 17th, 2015
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.5

Stunning older Pinot, gobs of fruit, the good Brett, fresh structure. 12% ABV

Stunning older Pinot, gobs of fruit, the good Brett, fresh structure. 12% ABV

Jan 5th, 2015
Matt Ryan

Hospitality Director Big Basin Vineyards

9.7

1992. A Santa Cruz Mountains legend. Beaming brightness with beautiful secondary characteristics. Timeless.

1992. A Santa Cruz Mountains legend. Beaming brightness with beautiful secondary characteristics. Timeless.

Dec 5th, 2014