Storm Wines

John Sebastiano Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.145 ratings
9.016 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
Austin Hohnke

The most inland single vineyard in the Storm line and showing it’s the least delicate. Structure that will benefit from more time in bottle. This is a great wine that costs too much money. Decant and pair with duck breast and morels.

The most inland single vineyard in the Storm line and showing it’s the least delicate. Structure that will benefit from more time in bottle. This is a great wine that costs too much money. Decant and pair with duck breast and morels.

Apr 6th, 2023
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

Nicest guy. Very personal #pinotparadise at first some of my friends said #brett, but it's not. #sbcountywines personal, artisanal and smokey. Sage, thyme and smoke. Dig it.

Nicest guy. Very personal #pinotparadise at first some of my friends said #brett, but it's not. #sbcountywines personal, artisanal and smokey. Sage, thyme and smoke. Dig it.

1 person found it helpfulAug 31st, 2016
Mario Contreras

Storm Pinot Noir calms the seas with it's silky smooth finish. I would recommend with tri-tip tacos with salsa verde or a grilled rib-eye. Gracias San Sebastiano vineyard!

Storm Pinot Noir calms the seas with it's silky smooth finish. I would recommend with tri-tip tacos with salsa verde or a grilled rib-eye. Gracias San Sebastiano vineyard!

1 person found it helpfulAug 28th, 2016
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.8

Weirdo mix of fresh fruit, stems and disjointed oak. Much better than I'm making it sound...

Weirdo mix of fresh fruit, stems and disjointed oak. Much better than I'm making it sound...

1 person found it helpfulMar 24th, 2016
Cris Carter

Winemaker/Founder Weatherborne Wine Corp.

9.1

Licorice, watermelon rind, toasty oak. Nice roundness. Needs a bit more time in bottle; bit closed. Nice example of the #johnsebastiano vineyard.

Licorice, watermelon rind, toasty oak. Nice roundness. Needs a bit more time in bottle; bit closed. Nice example of the #johnsebastiano vineyard.

1 person found it helpfulSep 18th, 2015
Daron Watson

juicy red & black fruits resonate w herbs & earth >>>2013

juicy red & black fruits resonate w herbs & earth >>>2013

1 person found it helpfulJul 10th, 2015
Philip Carpenter

Founder/Educator santabarbarawinetalk.com

9.6

Reminding me of home. Subtle red fruit, mushroom, loam, pine resin, smoke. Feminine rose, playful mouthfeel. Lively pomegranate on end of mid to finish. So much potential for such young vines.

Reminding me of home. Subtle red fruit, mushroom, loam, pine resin, smoke. Feminine rose, playful mouthfeel. Lively pomegranate on end of mid to finish. So much potential for such young vines.

1 person found it helpfulApr 26th, 2014
Kelly Sorensen

The best!!

The best!!

1 person found it helpfulMay 27th, 2013
Austin Hohnke

Eucalyptus, raspberry, forest floor, and juicy concentration. A lovely ripe Pinot from eastern Sta. Rita Hills. Unmistakable.

Eucalyptus, raspberry, forest floor, and juicy concentration. A lovely ripe Pinot from eastern Sta. Rita Hills. Unmistakable.

Nov 6th, 2016
Erich Broksas

Early Mountain Vineyards

8.3

Seemed like the perfect wine for today with the 7 inches of snow we got today. Not loving it out the gate. Going to give it some time

Seemed like the perfect wine for today with the 7 inches of snow we got today. Not loving it out the gate. Going to give it some time

Feb 22nd, 2015