Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

9.45 ratings

9.54 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

9.1

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

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

Chantal Forthun

Winemaker Flowers Vineyard & Winery

9.3

Apr 12th, 2014

9.0

Medium-minus ruby to garnet. Cloves, mint, roses.

Medium-minus ruby to garnet. Cloves, mint, roses.

Nov 26th, 2015

10

Ken had this 10 years ago

Ken had this 10 years ago

Jul 31st, 2014