Tamber Bey

Sun Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.050 ratings

9.15 pro ratings

Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, 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

Owner/winemaker/vineyard manager Silver Thread Vineyard, Assistant Professor of Viticulture/Wine Technology Finger Lakes Community College

8.0

Wow, a warm climate Pinot... I thought Sonoma Coast was supposed to be Cool. This wine screamed alcohol, and delivered. While it is clean and intensively made, we were hard pressed to decide if we should be drinking alone or with food... Well it did not go well with pasta and sauce or minestrone soup. What are we missing with this wine? Not refreshing.

Wow, a warm climate Pinot... I thought Sonoma Coast was supposed to be Cool. This wine screamed alcohol, and delivered. While it is clean and intensively made, we were hard pressed to decide if we should be drinking alone or with food... Well it did not go well with pasta and sauce or minestrone soup. What are we missing with this wine? Not refreshing.

Jan 17th, 2015

8.7

2017

2017

Jan 8th, 2021

8.8

2014 vintage. Improved with age. Nice nose. Spice and chocolate flavors with a cherry finish.

2014 vintage. Improved with age. Nice nose. Spice and chocolate flavors with a cherry finish.

Dec 8th, 2017

8.2

Warm weather and big fruit leads to high alcohol and less nuance. Not a huge fan. Need to open something better for Uncle Allan next time!

Warm weather and big fruit leads to high alcohol and less nuance. Not a huge fan. Need to open something better for Uncle Allan next time!

Nov 12th, 2016

Freemark Wine Enjoyer

9.0

At home with N. Delicious.

At home with N. Delicious.

Sep 26th, 2016

43

43

Dec 4th, 2013

8.8

Red fruit is predominant. Finish is smooth with some hint of vanilla

Red fruit is predominant. Finish is smooth with some hint of vanilla

May 10th, 2016

9.5

Delightful tobacco-ey goodness

Delightful tobacco-ey goodness

May 10th, 2015

9.4

Gorgeous nose! Smoky. Soft, very light tannins, beautiful long peach pomegranate finish.

Gorgeous nose! Smoky. Soft, very light tannins, beautiful long peach pomegranate finish.

May 5th, 2015

9.1

(41) Medium dark rich red fruit, smooth taste with long pleasant finish.

(41) Medium dark rich red fruit, smooth taste with long pleasant finish.

Apr 20th, 2015