WALT Wines

Rita's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.133 ratings

9.04 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

9.4

2013 WALT "Rita's Crown" Sta. Rita Hills Pinot is so fragrant and nuanced. In 6 months this young wine will be in full bloom

2013 WALT "Rita's Crown" Sta. Rita Hills Pinot is so fragrant and nuanced. In 6 months this young wine will be in full bloom

Jan 31st, 2015

9.3

Nicely done!

Nicely done!

Jun 2nd, 2018

9.4

Soooo good!

Soooo good!

Nov 27th, 2015

8.9

A subtle but elegant nose of spice and oak that leads to a rush of plum and spice on the palate. Acidity and tannins seam to have struck a very nice balance which makes this wine very drinkable now. I am a big fan of Sta Rita Hills wines and this one does not disappoint.

A subtle but elegant nose of spice and oak that leads to a rush of plum and spice on the palate. Acidity and tannins seam to have struck a very nice balance which makes this wine very drinkable now. I am a big fan of Sta Rita Hills wines and this one does not disappoint.

Nov 12th, 2015

9.2

Ripe fruit, nice refreshing finish that balances out the wine.

Ripe fruit, nice refreshing finish that balances out the wine.

Nov 8th, 2015

8.0

Bright fruit and leather nose. Palate of pepper, spice with mediums tannins.

Bright fruit and leather nose. Palate of pepper, spice with mediums tannins.

Sep 2nd, 2015

Terrance Creighton

9.5

Holy shit, amazing.

Holy shit, amazing.

Aug 9th, 2015

9.1

Big cherries and nice minerality...

Big cherries and nice minerality...

Aug 5th, 2015

8.5

8.5

8.5

Jul 5th, 2015

9.6

One of the best Pinot's I've had. Very little spice... easy to drink.

One of the best Pinot's I've had. Very little spice... easy to drink.

May 9th, 2015