Smith Story

Helluva Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.141 ratings
9.210 pro ratings
Anderson Valley, North 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
Brian S

Cranberry, raspberry, cherry, mushroom, forest floor. Reminds me of old world.

Cranberry, raspberry, cherry, mushroom, forest floor. Reminds me of old world.

Sep 12th, 2020
Doug Burress

Sales K&L Wines

9.5

Fresh, light, laser-like acidity, and a generous finish. Thank you Eric!

Fresh, light, laser-like acidity, and a generous finish. Thank you Eric!

3 people found it helpfulMay 2nd, 2016
Jason Boland

Delicious wine. Bright, refreshing and great balance. Enjoyed every drop. Will buy more.

Delicious wine. Bright, refreshing and great balance. Enjoyed every drop. Will buy more.

3 people found it helpfulMar 17th, 2016
Shay A
9.2

Ali Story, of Smith-Story Wines, was in town and did a nice tasting at Classic today. A pleasure to meet and very unique and enjoyable wines.

This is an elegant style Pinot...lots of brambly notes, kirsch, and cedar bark. All red and black fruits here. Ali said that the barrels this pinot is done in comes from Russell Bevan. Quite the opposite style!

Ali Story, of Smith-Story Wines, was in town and did a nice tasting at Classic today. A pleasure to meet and very unique and enjoyable wines.

This is an elegant style Pinot...lots of brambly notes, kirsch, and cedar bark. All red and black fruits here. Ali said that the barrels this pinot is done in comes from Russell Bevan. Quite the opposite style!

2 people found it helpfulMar 4th, 2018
Alex Crangle

Assistant Winemaker Balo Vineyards

9.3

Baby, but showing so much potential. Pretty fruit. Savory; blood and iron minerality.

Baby, but showing so much potential. Pretty fruit. Savory; blood and iron minerality.

2 people found it helpfulDec 26th, 2016
Gregory Condes

Bright nose and high toned perfumes of rose petal and cranberry-cherry spice. Delicate on the palate with a very persistent finish. Pure class and very Delish! #TheForceIsStrong

Bright nose and high toned perfumes of rose petal and cranberry-cherry spice. Delicate on the palate with a very persistent finish. Pure class and very Delish! #TheForceIsStrong

2 people found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2016
Matt Sterr

High toned red fruit. Bright bing cherry 🍒.

High toned red fruit. Bright bing cherry 🍒.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 28th, 2019
David P

Very easy to drink. Goes well with crackers and cheese. Probably too light for a full meat-based meal.

Very easy to drink. Goes well with crackers and cheese. Probably too light for a full meat-based meal.

1 person found it helpfulJan 15th, 2016
Cole Kleiman

It glides. Great style. Good job E&A

It glides. Great style. Good job E&A

1 person found it helpfulNov 30th, 2015
Alison Story

TexaCali Ali - Owner of www.texacaliwine.com & Co-Owner of the upcoming www.smithstorywinecellars.com

9.1

Our first Pinot Noir from the Anderson Valley. Released 10/5/15 and am overwhelmed by it's loveliness & beauty. We are incredibly proud! 4 barrels made. Wish we had more!

Our first Pinot Noir from the Anderson Valley. Released 10/5/15 and am overwhelmed by it's loveliness & beauty. We are incredibly proud! 4 barrels made. Wish we had more!

Oct 18th, 2015