Storm Wines

Duvarita Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.231 ratings
9.47 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, 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
Austin Hohnke

Another great vintage. More energized than the '13 and will be drinking better in year. Note of 'manure' from 3 separate tasters. Rotisserie chicken's best friend.

Another great vintage. More energized than the '13 and will be drinking better in year. Note of 'manure' from 3 separate tasters. Rotisserie chicken's best friend.

Aug 13th, 2016
Austin Hohnke

They just do it right. Very delicate with elegant concentration and youthful fruit. Candied cherry with wild brush and a kiss of cinnamon. Evolved beautifully throughout the evening.

They just do it right. Very delicate with elegant concentration and youthful fruit. Candied cherry with wild brush and a kiss of cinnamon. Evolved beautifully throughout the evening.

Aug 12th, 2016
Stephane Colling

Superb!

Superb!

Jun 13th, 2016
Daron Watson

herbal, peppery & savory >>>Duvarita

herbal, peppery & savory >>>Duvarita

Jul 10th, 2015
Adam

Great Pinot!

Great Pinot!

Apr 1st, 2024
Pinotman /// Andreas

13.2%. Dark cherries and blackberry nose. Apparently picked from young vines at the time. Very juicy. Fruit yes but quite burgh like in style. Deep cherry 🍒 flavors. Hint oregano some whole cluster? Lacks depth. Seems very little if any oak was used. Storm has a brother in South Africa who makes wine under the same name. I like the winery but it is not 100% my style. More complex and even better the next day. Now orange peel, touch bitter. I wonder if this was a one off or if this vineyard is special. Will go back and buy more from new vintages! Rating up 2 points from 9.1.

13.2%. Dark cherries and blackberry nose. Apparently picked from young vines at the time. Very juicy. Fruit yes but quite burgh like in style. Deep cherry 🍒 flavors. Hint oregano some whole cluster? Lacks depth. Seems very little if any oak was used. Storm has a brother in South Africa who makes wine under the same name. I like the winery but it is not 100% my style. More complex and even better the next day. Now orange peel, touch bitter. I wonder if this was a one off or if this vineyard is special. Will go back and buy more from new vintages! Rating up 2 points from 9.1.

Feb 28th, 2024
Joe Santiago

Beautifully balanced! I

Beautifully balanced! I

Aug 23rd, 2023
Pinotman /// Andreas

Probably the best Pinot Maker in the Santa Inez Valley after Tyler. Quite Burgundian. Cherry, spice, hint crushed marble. Touch lime. Just 12.8%. Quite amazing to get this kind of depth and profile at this low % level.

Probably the best Pinot Maker in the Santa Inez Valley after Tyler. Quite Burgundian. Cherry, spice, hint crushed marble. Touch lime. Just 12.8%. Quite amazing to get this kind of depth and profile at this low % level.

Mar 31st, 2022
Pinotman /// Andreas

Number 5. More body dark cherries and spice well made another one close to a Burgh.

Number 5. More body dark cherries and spice well made another one close to a Burgh.

Apr 17th, 2021
Brandon Boesch

Wow this is wonderful right now with 30 minutes of air. Plums, dark dried cherries, baking spice, but literally takes me to sitting in the forest. Tons of earth tones. Wife described this wine feels grounded.

Wow this is wonderful right now with 30 minutes of air. Plums, dark dried cherries, baking spice, but literally takes me to sitting in the forest. Tons of earth tones. Wife described this wine feels grounded.

Apr 17th, 2021