Storrs

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

8.951 ratings
8.93 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
Alec Lytle

Fruit is not too far forward which I like, but character doesn't develop on the palate. Fairly one dimensional and a little sharp. May need to bottle age a few years.

Fruit is not too far forward which I like, but character doesn't develop on the palate. Fairly one dimensional and a little sharp. May need to bottle age a few years.

1 person found it helpfulJun 30th, 2014
Eric Urbani

We really enjoyed this Pinot that gives no hint at all that it is from CA (in terms of typical upfront fruit). Definitely Burgundian but in the style of Pomard.

We really enjoyed this Pinot that gives no hint at all that it is from CA (in terms of typical upfront fruit). Definitely Burgundian but in the style of Pomard.

Aug 4th, 2013
Peter Hladun

Tasty Pinot from SC mountains, very well balanced, would enjoy this again

Tasty Pinot from SC mountains, very well balanced, would enjoy this again

Mar 14th, 2020
Adrian Fischer

Solid pinot, nice bouquet, soft dry finish rounded by subtle fruit. Growers take excellent care of their land, which is always important.

Solid pinot, nice bouquet, soft dry finish rounded by subtle fruit. Growers take excellent care of their land, which is always important.

Dec 25th, 2019
Sean Fernandez

Decent representation of the Cruz. Juicy but not too loosey.

Decent representation of the Cruz. Juicy but not too loosey.

Sep 17th, 2019
Sebastian F

First drank it in Lailis Santa Cruz!

First drank it in Lailis Santa Cruz!

Feb 21st, 2018
Sam Friedland

On the potent side.

On the potent side.

Jan 1st, 2017
Brandi Moody

Textbook Pinot. Strawberry nose. Fun opener for the night.

Textbook Pinot. Strawberry nose. Fun opener for the night.

Feb 20th, 2016
Camilla Hermann

Delicious and full bodied

Delicious and full bodied

Jun 15th, 2015
John Danty

Bought it since it was local (very) It starts off with pleasant and easy fruit, but turns a bit abrasive. Then ends with an oddly medicinal finish. Won't buy again.

Bought it since it was local (very) It starts off with pleasant and easy fruit, but turns a bit abrasive. Then ends with an oddly medicinal finish. Won't buy again.

May 3rd, 2015