Windy Oaks Estate

Diane's Block Pinot Noir

8.923 ratings
9.15 pro ratings
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, 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
Derek Baker

Wonderful aromas. Blueberry on the palate.

Wonderful aromas. Blueberry on the palate.

Jan 10th, 2016
M. Ventre

Oh oh Diane..

Oh oh Diane..

Aug 22nd, 2015
Marvin Velazquez

Mediocre and leaves after tastes

Mediocre and leaves after tastes

May 8th, 2019
Josh Trowbridge

This 2016 is one of the top wines produced in Santa Cruz each year....incredible wine! Why doesn’t @Vinous Favorites take the time to review their wines and open their reader’s eyes to this hidden gem @windyoaks ????

This 2016 is one of the top wines produced in Santa Cruz each year....incredible wine! Why doesn’t @Vinous Favorites take the time to review their wines and open their reader’s eyes to this hidden gem @windyoaks ????

Aug 18th, 2018
Jon Ruyle

Love the style of this.

Love the style of this.

May 21st, 2018
Uli Klumpp

Had another bottle Dec 2019 - time to drink up

Had another bottle Dec 2019 - time to drink up

Jul 31st, 2017
Uli Klumpp

Had another one, still showing well, probably time to drink though given that this is a lighter Pinot made without new oak.

Had another one, still showing well, probably time to drink though given that this is a lighter Pinot made without new oak.

Dec 31st, 2015
Anders Thulin

Smell- massive blackberry, and some eucalyptus?
Taste- subtle blackberry and stronger on the eucalyptus. Classy.

Smell- massive blackberry, and some eucalyptus?
Taste- subtle blackberry and stronger on the eucalyptus. Classy.

Aug 24th, 2014
Katie B

Katie had this 7 years ago

Katie had this 7 years ago

Sep 20th, 2017
Nathan Claiborn

Nathan had this 9 years ago

Nathan had this 9 years ago

Aug 13th, 2015