Windy Oaks Estate

Estate Cuvée Schultze Family Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.221 ratings
9.21 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
Andrew S

Very nice drinking Pinot. Bright red fruits, earthy elements, decent sap and a refreshing finish.

Very nice drinking Pinot. Bright red fruits, earthy elements, decent sap and a refreshing finish.

Dec 31st, 2017
Uli Klumpp

Last bottle. Classic varietal scents on the nose, restrained, underscored by forest floor. Carmine color, with ever so slightly bricking on the rim. Some cherry and strawberry on the palate, starting to give way to tertiary flavors. Medium acidity, and subtle tannins, almost fully resolved. Great balance, in a beautiful spot right now. Tremendous value.

Last bottle. Classic varietal scents on the nose, restrained, underscored by forest floor. Carmine color, with ever so slightly bricking on the rim. Some cherry and strawberry on the palate, starting to give way to tertiary flavors. Medium acidity, and subtle tannins, almost fully resolved. Great balance, in a beautiful spot right now. Tremendous value.

Nov 24th, 2020
Eric L.

Vibrant ruby color. Lovely, complex nose of roses, red fruit, spice box, and sandalwood. Perfectly harmonious and balanced on the palate. Excellent intensity without much weight.

Vibrant ruby color. Lovely, complex nose of roses, red fruit, spice box, and sandalwood. Perfectly harmonious and balanced on the palate. Excellent intensity without much weight.

Sep 10th, 2017
Eric L.

I always enjoy this one. Ethereal, elegant Pinot.

I always enjoy this one. Ethereal, elegant Pinot.

Feb 1st, 2017
Eric L.

Windy Oaks Pinots never disappoint. Just beautiful, ethereal, and transparent.

Windy Oaks Pinots never disappoint. Just beautiful, ethereal, and transparent.

Sep 30th, 2016
David Refuerzo

Ruby color. Medium body with a smooth finish. Burgundian style that is food friendly. We had it with Salmon.

Ruby color. Medium body with a smooth finish. Burgundian style that is food friendly. We had it with Salmon.

Jul 31st, 2016
Eric L.

Delicious, as always.

Delicious, as always.

Jul 12th, 2016
Eric L.

Always delightful.

Always delightful.

May 20th, 2016
Eric L.

Damn, this is good! Red fruit, spice, orange peel, and gorgeous balance. Drinks well above its price point.

Damn, this is good! Red fruit, spice, orange peel, and gorgeous balance. Drinks well above its price point.

Apr 14th, 2016
Gerhard Ziemer

A lovely Pinot, layered, complex and nuanced from the extended barrel time.

A lovely Pinot, layered, complex and nuanced from the extended barrel time.

Dec 5th, 2015