Tyler

La Rinconada Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.331 ratings
9.24 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
Top Notes For
Big Bob Dillon aka G-Somm

The Pinot was great substitute for cranberry relish with Thanksgiving turkey but I'm in love with that BT bourbon creme

The Pinot was great substitute for cranberry relish with Thanksgiving turkey but I'm in love with that BT bourbon creme

Nov 23rd, 2017
Nate Axline

Textured, deep, beautiful fruit

Textured, deep, beautiful fruit

Sep 26th, 2016
Matthew Cohen

N:
P: lovely sweet fruit. Spicy.

N:
P: lovely sweet fruit. Spicy.

Nov 1st, 2024
Jakub Kalinowski

Upon opening this is very ‘simple’ - fruit & oak forward. Cherries & vanilla. Very much like a chilled Rioja Crianza. With time more depth emerges & more complexity.
Still cherries, but also undergrowth. The oakiness fades. The nose gains freshness.
On the palate this (with time) sheds the fleshy cherry and gains freshness & crispiness. Surprisingly sturdy & dry tannins for a Pinot. And quite fleshy.
Not a Burgundy, def not a Spätburgunder, still (after some breathing time) quite. Interesting. .

Upon opening this is very ‘simple’ - fruit & oak forward. Cherries & vanilla. Very much like a chilled Rioja Crianza. With time more depth emerges & more complexity.
Still cherries, but also undergrowth. The oakiness fades. The nose gains freshness.
On the palate this (with time) sheds the fleshy cherry and gains freshness & crispiness. Surprisingly sturdy & dry tannins for a Pinot. And quite fleshy.
Not a Burgundy, def not a Spätburgunder, still (after some breathing time) quite. Interesting. .

May 17th, 2024
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2021 vintage. Brighter than a supernova. So much balanced fruit + structure. Pure. 7.26.23.

2021 vintage. Brighter than a supernova. So much balanced fruit + structure. Pure. 7.26.23.

Aug 18th, 2023
Michael Sinowitz

Bright red fruit, crisp, acid driven... on the Burgundian side of Cali Pinot--at least stylistically.

Bright red fruit, crisp, acid driven... on the Burgundian side of Cali Pinot--at least stylistically.

Mar 5th, 2017
Kamall

Couldn’t resist! Old world style new world Pinot. Maritime softness.

Couldn’t resist! Old world style new world Pinot. Maritime softness.

May 16th, 2022
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2018 vintage. Great balance and super drinkable. Delish.

2018 vintage. Great balance and super drinkable. Delish.

Nov 18th, 2021
Martin Sher

Cranberry compote goodness. Lovely nose.

Cranberry compote goodness. Lovely nose.

Aug 5th, 2021
Manny Abascal

Red fruit, complex, balance. On second night a bit awkward and hot. Very promising but needs more time.

Red fruit, complex, balance. On second night a bit awkward and hot. Very promising but needs more time.

Apr 18th, 2021