Tassajara
Monterey Pinot Noir
Monterey, Central Coast, California, USA
A pleasant medium bodied, darker-than-normal-for-a-Pinot red. Cherry& Raspberry compote on the nose. Silky- smooth raspberry syrup on the palate. This was surprisingly tasty immediately after opening the bottle, and consistently to the the last drop. (Grilled sockeye salmon, sautéed broccoli floret & baby Bella mushrooms, cucumber slices. It’s too early to eat on the lanai but the sunset was a cool orange sherbet bleeding into a beautiful burnt orange).
A pleasant medium bodied, darker-than-normal-for-a-Pinot red. Cherry& Raspberry compote on the nose. Silky- smooth raspberry syrup on the palate. This was surprisingly tasty immediately after opening the bottle, and consistently to the the last drop. (Grilled sockeye salmon, sautéed broccoli floret & baby Bella mushrooms, cucumber slices. It’s too early to eat on the lanai but the sunset was a cool orange sherbet bleeding into a beautiful burnt orange).
1 person found it helpfulApr 25th, 2021Decent Pinot Noir from Costco for $12. Light bodied style with red fruit and smoke notes.
Decent Pinot Noir from Costco for $12. Light bodied style with red fruit and smoke notes.
Jun 24th, 2024
Very little body, watery texture, poor aroma. Flavor was decent.
Very little body, watery texture, poor aroma. Flavor was decent.
Apr 17th, 2024
2021 Vintage. White pepper, blackberries, plum aroma. Medium body Pinot Noir from Monterey CA. Nice acidity balanced tannin, juicy bright red berries and fruity tea notes, hint of vanilla, and mocha (?). A pleasure to drink alone, but could pair with a variety of foods, roasted chicken, roasted veggies, grilled beef with rosemary.
2021 Vintage. White pepper, blackberries, plum aroma. Medium body Pinot Noir from Monterey CA. Nice acidity balanced tannin, juicy bright red berries and fruity tea notes, hint of vanilla, and mocha (?). A pleasure to drink alone, but could pair with a variety of foods, roasted chicken, roasted veggies, grilled beef with rosemary.
Feb 9th, 2024
Soft dark cherry and a little bit of Coca Cola / cocoa on the nose. Soft tannins with a lingering finish. Went well with a mild tomatillo pork dish.
Soft dark cherry and a little bit of Coca Cola / cocoa on the nose. Soft tannins with a lingering finish. Went well with a mild tomatillo pork dish.
Sep 8th, 2023One of my favorites. Visually a cranberry red. Grapes on the front of the nose followed by competition of strawberry jam and spices. Easy on the pallets with light tannins and balanced acidity and medium finish.
One of my favorites. Visually a cranberry red. Grapes on the front of the nose followed by competition of strawberry jam and spices. Easy on the pallets with light tannins and balanced acidity and medium finish.
Feb 27th, 2023Cherry cola on the nose, artificial berry/cherry candy notes. Not unpleasant but a bit sweet for my preferences,
Cherry cola on the nose, artificial berry/cherry candy notes. Not unpleasant but a bit sweet for my preferences,
Nov 13th, 2022Great Pinot for the price. Definitely get again.
Great Pinot for the price. Definitely get again.
May 17th, 2022Fantastic pinot for this price. Great balance of fruit and earth.
Fantastic pinot for this price. Great balance of fruit and earth.
Feb 26th, 2022