Dark purple garnet. Inviting nose and medium palate of black cranberry and black cherry. Medium acidity (a bit low for my taste in PN) and surprisingly assertive (medium) tannins. Nice enough everyday Pinot Noir. Not bad. Not special. Drink now with take-out.
Dark purple garnet. Inviting nose and medium palate of black cranberry and black cherry. Medium acidity (a bit low for my taste in PN) and surprisingly assertive (medium) tannins. Nice enough everyday Pinot Noir. Not bad. Not special. Drink now with take-out.
Aug 31st, 2021
Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.
Fruity nose of blueberries, black currants, vegetables, wood, metals, light wood, spices and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, licorice, vanilla, cloves, spices, oak, graphite, herbs, earth, dark chocolates and peppercorn.
Medium plus in finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a nice Pinot Noir from California, yet simple. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food. Easy drinking and still drinking nicely, but don't wait too long with it.
I had it all by itself.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
86 Points.
$14.
Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.
Fruity nose of blueberries, black currants, vegetables, wood, metals, light wood, spices and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, licorice, vanilla, cloves, spices, oak, graphite, herbs, earth, dark chocolates and peppercorn.
Medium plus in finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a nice Pinot Noir from California, yet simple. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food. Easy drinking and still drinking nicely, but don't wait too long with it.
I had it all by itself.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
86 Points.
$14.
May 9th, 2018Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose of plums, sweet cherries, smoke, light vanilla, earth, spices, cloves, light barnyard, green vegetables, black tea and black pepper.
Medium bodied with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate and fruity, with blueberries, plums, currants, oak, licorice, tobacco, spices, chocolates and peppercorn.
Spicy finish with soft tannins and black pepper.
This is a good everyday wine. Easy drinking and good for parties. Simple with a soft mouthfeel and a barnyard aftertaste.
85 points Wine Enthusiasts.
Not my style, but can do in a pinch.
14.5% (Wow!) alcohol by volume.
Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose of plums, sweet cherries, smoke, light vanilla, earth, spices, cloves, light barnyard, green vegetables, black tea and black pepper.
Medium bodied with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate and fruity, with blueberries, plums, currants, oak, licorice, tobacco, spices, chocolates and peppercorn.
Spicy finish with soft tannins and black pepper.
This is a good everyday wine. Easy drinking and good for parties. Simple with a soft mouthfeel and a barnyard aftertaste.
85 points Wine Enthusiasts.
Not my style, but can do in a pinch.
14.5% (Wow!) alcohol by volume.
Jun 19th, 2017
Classic pinot color with a lighter body than the typical. Strawberry and oak, mildly spicy.
Classic pinot color with a lighter body than the typical. Strawberry and oak, mildly spicy.
Dec 8th, 2023
Smooth, juicy red fruit forward Pinot Noir - subtle and quite satisfying as it ends on a smooth carpet ride!
Smooth, juicy red fruit forward Pinot Noir - subtle and quite satisfying as it ends on a smooth carpet ride!
Aug 15th, 2022
Central Coast, California, USA
