Wenzlau Vineyard

Estate Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

9.245 ratings
9.212 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
Shay A
9.2

Impromptu meet up at Classic!

Know nothing of this producer. Whoa...whole cluster here? Spicy, crunchy and bramble driven. Very Sta Rita Hills. Rhubarb and cedar smoked nose. The palate is less complex than I expected based on the nose, but it’s still floral with an added cranberry sauce finish.

Impromptu meet up at Classic!

Know nothing of this producer. Whoa...whole cluster here? Spicy, crunchy and bramble driven. Very Sta Rita Hills. Rhubarb and cedar smoked nose. The palate is less complex than I expected based on the nose, but it’s still floral with an added cranberry sauce finish.

Oct 20th, 2018
Chris MacLean

Don't try this after a good Burgundy. It's clean but also a bit short and sweet.

Don't try this after a good Burgundy. It's clean but also a bit short and sweet.

1 person found it helpfulMar 13th, 2016
Perry Riddle

Wonderful texture and purity #ipob

Wonderful texture and purity #ipob

1 person found it helpfulApr 2nd, 2015
Jennifer DiDomizio

Comes in singing and finishes super clean.

Comes in singing and finishes super clean.

May 8th, 2015
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.2

#ipob

#ipob

Mar 16th, 2015
Roxi Barron

so easy

so easy

Feb 28th, 2020
Macelon DSa

Excellent wine. Fruity and smooth.

Excellent wine. Fruity and smooth.

May 3rd, 2017
Giacomo Giunipero

I know it's frowned upon but I like a nice ripe southern Cali Pinot and this one didn't disappoint. Sour cherry, cola and smooth. Needed some time to open up really shines on day 2

I know it's frowned upon but I like a nice ripe southern Cali Pinot and this one didn't disappoint. Sour cherry, cola and smooth. Needed some time to open up really shines on day 2

Aug 1st, 2016
WC Fields

Definite Sta. fruit. Fresh tart red berries with stemmy licorice flavors. More rounded and mouthful than previous bottle. 1h decant likely added to the weight and stony fruit minerality balance. QPR is a bit in question but the flavors and palate are not.

Definite Sta. fruit. Fresh tart red berries with stemmy licorice flavors. More rounded and mouthful than previous bottle. 1h decant likely added to the weight and stony fruit minerality balance. QPR is a bit in question but the flavors and palate are not.

Apr 2nd, 2016
Ned Gray Creed

Second time I have had the 100% whole cluster in that last couple months. Was drinking it with some friends that had never had the Wenzlau. It was a winner around the table.

Second time I have had the 100% whole cluster in that last couple months. Was drinking it with some friends that had never had the Wenzlau. It was a winner around the table.

Nov 19th, 2015