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Monterey County Pinot Noir

8.958 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
Monterey 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
Jennifer Strauss

Light spice taste. It does have a fragrance of leather.

Light spice taste. It does have a fragrance of leather.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 19th, 2017
Jacqueline Shaw

Very light. LOVE IT!

Very light. LOVE IT!

1 person found it helpfulDec 31st, 2016
Katherine Kartman

One of the best pinots I've ever had. Just delicious. Nice acidity up front, silky smooth with a bit of sweetness.

One of the best pinots I've ever had. Just delicious. Nice acidity up front, silky smooth with a bit of sweetness.

1 person found it helpfulDec 14th, 2016
Frank Kuo

Fragrance of soy sauce and leather. Sweetness and bright acidity mix well in the tasting. Lingering after taste soy sauce flavor. Light and easy to swallow, but maintains nice structure overall.

Fragrance of soy sauce and leather. Sweetness and bright acidity mix well in the tasting. Lingering after taste soy sauce flavor. Light and easy to swallow, but maintains nice structure overall.

1 person found it helpfulMay 20th, 2015
Caroline On Crack

Writer/blogger Los Angeles Magazine, carolineoncrack.com

9.9

Omg love this one.

Omg love this one.

1 person found it helpfulJun 1st, 2014
Erin Russell

Nice light wine, easy to drink

Nice light wine, easy to drink

Apr 26th, 2021
ESF
8.6

Decent cooler climate PN: dark ruby color, semi-opaque with cherry, cranberry & gentle spice on nose. Med weight w/just enough stuffing - nicely integrated acidity & smoothness thru finish. Very drinkable but 1 dimensional.

Decent cooler climate PN: dark ruby color, semi-opaque with cherry, cranberry & gentle spice on nose. Med weight w/just enough stuffing - nicely integrated acidity & smoothness thru finish. Very drinkable but 1 dimensional.

Apr 3rd, 2021
Brad Draper

Pretty classic Pinot. Big smell to taste disparity. Unique fruits, gets better the more you drink

Pretty classic Pinot. Big smell to taste disparity. Unique fruits, gets better the more you drink

Jan 27th, 2021
Jonathan P. Bilby

Light and well balanced with hints of plums and a peppery finish.

Light and well balanced with hints of plums and a peppery finish.

May 11th, 2019
Rufus King

Medium acid and tannin Monterey Pinot Noir with cranberries and spice, at Vino Volo at Logan

Medium acid and tannin Monterey Pinot Noir with cranberries and spice, at Vino Volo at Logan

Feb 22nd, 2019