Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
I’m a huge fan of Matt Dees; the wine-maker of the Paring wines. The 2023 Pinot Noir sourced from Santa Barbara County fruit, is in the running for ‘best under $30’ that I’ve come across. Its color is a remarkably deep crimson and its nose is stuffed with smoked cherries and raspberries. The body is rich, smooth, and silky, and the finish (while mildly abbreviated) reminds you to get back to it.
I’m a huge fan of Matt Dees; the wine-maker of the Paring wines. The 2023 Pinot Noir sourced from Santa Barbara County fruit, is in the running for ‘best under $30’ that I’ve come across. Its color is a remarkably deep crimson and its nose is stuffed with smoked cherries and raspberries. The body is rich, smooth, and silky, and the finish (while mildly abbreviated) reminds you to get back to it.
Apr 21st, 2026
Deep Ruby color with aromas of berry fruits, floral herbs and cedar spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with notes of cinnamon and earthy herbs. Full-bodied, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, oak and an earthy character. Good now.
Deep Ruby color with aromas of berry fruits, floral herbs and cedar spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with notes of cinnamon and earthy herbs. Full-bodied, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, oak and an earthy character. Good now.
Jun 23rd, 2024Deep Ruby color with aromas of berry fruits, floral herbs and cedar spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with notes of cinnamon and earthy herbs. Full-bodied, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, oak and an earthy character. Good now.
Deep Ruby color with aromas of berry fruits, floral herbs and cedar spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with notes of cinnamon and earthy herbs. Full-bodied, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, oak and an earthy character. Good now.
May 25th, 2024Deep Ruby color with aromas of berry fruits, floral herbs and cedar spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with notes of cinnamon and earthy herbs. Full-bodied, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, oak and an earthy character. Good now.
Deep Ruby color with aromas of berry fruits, floral herbs and cedar spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with notes of cinnamon and earthy herbs. Full-bodied, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, oak and an earthy character. Good now.
Apr 30th, 2024Deep Ruby color with aromas of berry fruits, floral herbs and cedar spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with toasty notes, cinnamon and earthy herbs. Full-bodied, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, oak and a toasty earthy character. Drink now, starting to hit it’s prime.
Deep Ruby color with aromas of berry fruits, floral herbs and cedar spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with toasty notes, cinnamon and earthy herbs. Full-bodied, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, oak and a toasty earthy character. Drink now, starting to hit it’s prime.
May 23rd, 2023Prominent Blueberry aromas. Plum, blackberries, cinnamon, and vanilla notes. At $30, there are better options but overall it is good.
Prominent Blueberry aromas. Plum, blackberries, cinnamon, and vanilla notes. At $30, there are better options but overall it is good.
Jan 12th, 2022A bit jammy, big blackberry. Bolder than a usual Pinot
A bit jammy, big blackberry. Bolder than a usual Pinot
Nov 7th, 2020
Not for me. Minimal fruit and too much blood on the finish.
Not for me. Minimal fruit and too much blood on the finish.
Oct 24th, 2020
