Vino Bambino

Carneros Pinot Noir

8.928 ratings
9.010 pro ratings
Carneros, North 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
Brian Tuite

A little disjointed on opening but really blossomed through dinner. Rose petals, bright cherry, hints of leather. Give it a couple hours and it shines. Overdelivers!

A little disjointed on opening but really blossomed through dinner. Rose petals, bright cherry, hints of leather. Give it a couple hours and it shines. Overdelivers!

Jul 28th, 2016
Paul Mason

Surprisingly good for its age but will decline quickly. Drink now.

Surprisingly good for its age but will decline quickly. Drink now.

Apr 26th, 2015
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

8.9

An early effort from Morgan Twain-Peterson of Bedrock fame. Very early effort, actually. Definitely on the downslide, but still plenty to enjoy here. Sour cherry, orange pith and earth. A fun curiosity. I have one more and won't hang onto it much longer.

An early effort from Morgan Twain-Peterson of Bedrock fame. Very early effort, actually. Definitely on the downslide, but still plenty to enjoy here. Sour cherry, orange pith and earth. A fun curiosity. I have one more and won't hang onto it much longer.

Mar 20th, 2015
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

9.1

California Pinot ages. And it ages well! This walks the fine line, showing aged and fresh characteristics. A joy to taste.

California Pinot ages. And it ages well! This walks the fine line, showing aged and fresh characteristics. A joy to taste.

Aug 23rd, 2014
Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.0

Shares a kinship with the bottle behind. There's been much bottle variation in these - this one was exceptional and fully mature.

Shares a kinship with the bottle behind. There's been much bottle variation in these - this one was exceptional and fully mature.

Aug 11th, 2014
Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

8.6

Nice, in a quiet sort of way. Drinks younger than its years.

Nice, in a quiet sort of way. Drinks younger than its years.

Jan 6th, 2014
Martin Redmond

Fantastic Pinot Noir that Morgan Petersonof @BedrockWineCo made when he was 19! Dried flowers, a bit of funk, very elegant, and smooth w/mature flavors lingering finish

Fantastic Pinot Noir that Morgan Petersonof @BedrockWineCo made when he was 19! Dried flowers, a bit of funk, very elegant, and smooth w/mature flavors lingering finish

Dec 13th, 2013
Matt Beyard

For something this old and this early on MTP career - a beautiful Pinot.

For something this old and this early on MTP career - a beautiful Pinot.

Mar 18th, 2018
Aaron Ehrlich

Second of two bottles. While the last bottle showed better, this one still is delicious. Demonstrates the potential of aged CA Pinots made with a deft hand. Transparent, light color. Still a bit of reduction that blows off in 10 minutes, leaving a sweet nose of plums, underripe raspberries and cherries, and a hint of happy, earthy funk. Palate is similar with good amount of acidity, leading to a moderate length, drying finish. Didn't get as strong of a black tea influence that I really loved about the last bottle.

Second of two bottles. While the last bottle showed better, this one still is delicious. Demonstrates the potential of aged CA Pinots made with a deft hand. Transparent, light color. Still a bit of reduction that blows off in 10 minutes, leaving a sweet nose of plums, underripe raspberries and cherries, and a hint of happy, earthy funk. Palate is similar with good amount of acidity, leading to a moderate length, drying finish. Didn't get as strong of a black tea influence that I really loved about the last bottle.

Jan 9th, 2017
Aaron Ehrlich

Fantastic mature CA Pinot. Perfectly balanced black fruit, earth and spice notes. Sufficient acidity to last longer but I can't imagine it can get any better.

Fantastic mature CA Pinot. Perfectly balanced black fruit, earth and spice notes. Sufficient acidity to last longer but I can't imagine it can get any better.

Jul 29th, 2015