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Thorne Cellars

Rio Vista Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.233 ratings
9.27 pro ratings
Sta. Rita Hills, 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

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Thorne CellarsSta. Rita Hills, Central CoastPinot Noir
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Caroline On Crack

Writer/blogger Los Angeles Magazine, carolineoncrack.com

9.7

Wow. Loved this one.

Wow. Loved this one.

1 person found it helpfulAug 15th, 2014
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.3

Elegant #pinot bright fruit blueberries and dry raspberries. Long lingering finish. Barrel aged for 12 months and 15 months in the bottle before commercial release. #santaritahills #sbcounty

Elegant #pinot bright fruit blueberries and dry raspberries. Long lingering finish. Barrel aged for 12 months and 15 months in the bottle before commercial release. #santaritahills #sbcounty

Jan 16th, 2016
Peter Blandino
9.1

Wow, lovely and complex.

Wow, lovely and complex.

Jan 16th, 2018
Rod
9.4

Delicious and not too difficult! Light and fruity!

Delicious and not too difficult! Light and fruity!

Dec 31st, 2016
Jackie Illum
8.8

Light bodied, juicy wine with blueberries, a bit alcohol-y. Definitely better on day 2.

Light bodied, juicy wine with blueberries, a bit alcohol-y. Definitely better on day 2.

Jan 6th, 2016
Prem Soman
9.3

Wow! Drank at Cioppino. Amazing Pino. Excellent nose, long finish. Needed to breathe for a few mins.

Wow! Drank at Cioppino. Amazing Pino. Excellent nose, long finish. Needed to breathe for a few mins.

Sep 26th, 2015
Charles Hudson
9.0

Very pleasant.

Very pleasant.

May 8th, 2015
Nick Mallon
9.5

Great find from a trip to San Luis Obispo. Excellent pinot

Great find from a trip to San Luis Obispo. Excellent pinot

Nov 26th, 2014
Dusty Clark
9.3

Just Awesome. Tastes way out of its price class.

Just Awesome. Tastes way out of its price class.

Nov 25th, 2014
Amy Larkowski
9.1

Had with DP at Pinot Days

Had with DP at Pinot Days

May 16th, 2013