WALT Wines
Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
Medium Ruby with juicy red fruit, cacao and sweet herb spices. On the palate flavors of raspberry and cherry flavors with integrated oak, herb tea, forest floor and cacao. Fine savory soft tannins on a good structure on a long ending with oak, fruit and earthy character. Very Nice!
Medium Ruby with juicy red fruit, cacao and sweet herb spices. On the palate flavors of raspberry and cherry flavors with integrated oak, herb tea, forest floor and cacao. Fine savory soft tannins on a good structure on a long ending with oak, fruit and earthy character. Very Nice!
May 21st, 2023Vivid Ruby with juicy red fruit, cacao and pronounced herb spices. On the palate bold flavors of raspberry and cherry flavors with integrated oak, herb spice tea, forest floor and cacao. Fine savory tannins on a good structure on a long ending with toasty oak, fruit and spicy earthy character. Note spiciness calmed a bit 45 minutes after opening. Very Nice!
Vivid Ruby with juicy red fruit, cacao and pronounced herb spices. On the palate bold flavors of raspberry and cherry flavors with integrated oak, herb spice tea, forest floor and cacao. Fine savory tannins on a good structure on a long ending with toasty oak, fruit and spicy earthy character. Note spiciness calmed a bit 45 minutes after opening. Very Nice!
Dec 27th, 2022From Clos Pepe, Radian, Fiddlestix & Bentrock vineyards, aged for 10 months in French oak (about 45% new), aromas of ripe red berry fruits and complex spice. On the palate flavors of cherry, plum and raspberry with notes of tea and pepper tied in smoky oak. Fine tannins, nicely balanced long finish ending with a fruit and sweet mineral character.
From Clos Pepe, Radian, Fiddlestix & Bentrock vineyards, aged for 10 months in French oak (about 45% new), aromas of ripe red berry fruits and complex spice. On the palate flavors of cherry, plum and raspberry with notes of tea and pepper tied in smoky oak. Fine tannins, nicely balanced long finish ending with a fruit and sweet mineral character.
Dec 17th, 2022From Clos Pepe, Radian, Fiddlestix & Bentrock vineyards, aged for 10 months in French oak (45% new), aromas of ripe red berry fruits and complex spice. On the palate cherry and raspberry flavors with notes of tea and pepper wrapped in smoky oak. Fine tannins, nicely balanced lingering ending with an earthy mineral tang.
From Clos Pepe, Radian, Fiddlestix & Bentrock vineyards, aged for 10 months in French oak (45% new), aromas of ripe red berry fruits and complex spice. On the palate cherry and raspberry flavors with notes of tea and pepper wrapped in smoky oak. Fine tannins, nicely balanced lingering ending with an earthy mineral tang.
Aug 22nd, 2021
Perfect Thursday night wine pairing with Baked Salmon. A great surprise vintage from Walt once again!
Perfect Thursday night wine pairing with Baked Salmon. A great surprise vintage from Walt once again!
Apr 1st, 2021From Clos Pepe, Radian, Fiddlestix & Bentrock vineyards, aged for 10 months in French oak (45% new), aromas of ripe red berry fruits and complex spice. On the palate cherry and raspberry flavors with notes of tea and pepper wrapped in smoky oak. Fine tannins, nicely balanced lingering ending with an earthy mineral tang.
From Clos Pepe, Radian, Fiddlestix & Bentrock vineyards, aged for 10 months in French oak (45% new), aromas of ripe red berry fruits and complex spice. On the palate cherry and raspberry flavors with notes of tea and pepper wrapped in smoky oak. Fine tannins, nicely balanced lingering ending with an earthy mineral tang.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 15th, 2019
This was a fine, well-made and refreshing wine. Great flavor, and it went well with our dill-roasted salmon. Nice forest floor nose, lots of ripe fruit, everything in its place.
This was a fine, well-made and refreshing wine. Great flavor, and it went well with our dill-roasted salmon. Nice forest floor nose, lots of ripe fruit, everything in its place.
Mar 16th, 2024
I've had a lot of Walt Pinot's and this one was not my favorite. Still some brightness with red cherry, baking spices and floral tea's but the mid palate left me looking for more. A decent lingering finish but the alcohol dominates. Could have been an off bottle.
I've had a lot of Walt Pinot's and this one was not my favorite. Still some brightness with red cherry, baking spices and floral tea's but the mid palate left me looking for more. A decent lingering finish but the alcohol dominates. Could have been an off bottle.
Oct 29th, 2023
Delish! Sunday grill night. Such an easy drink.
Delish! Sunday grill night. Such an easy drink.
Aug 30th, 2021Surprisingly good for a Pinot. Smooth, fuller-bodied, with a hint of spice.
Surprisingly good for a Pinot. Smooth, fuller-bodied, with a hint of spice.
Jun 12th, 2021