Windy Oaks Estate

Proprietor's Reserve Schultze Family Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.149 ratings
8.813 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
Shay A
9.4

WNH event number 3...new world Pinot. Such a treat to experience the many different variations of Pinot!

Another producer that is new to me. Would love to seek out some of their younger wines to see what the style is. At 9yrs old, I thought this was drinking wonderfully. Lots of cherry, sandalwood and candied cranberry on the nose. The palate sports a lean structure with rhubarb tart and spice box. Another great bottle from
@Eric LaMasters .

WNH event number 3...new world Pinot. Such a treat to experience the many different variations of Pinot!

Another producer that is new to me. Would love to seek out some of their younger wines to see what the style is. At 9yrs old, I thought this was drinking wonderfully. Lots of cherry, sandalwood and candied cranberry on the nose. The palate sports a lean structure with rhubarb tart and spice box. Another great bottle from
@Eric LaMasters .

Nov 10th, 2018
Mike R
9.2

@Eric LaMasters I am so grateful for this gift - this rocks brother

@Eric LaMasters I am so grateful for this gift - this rocks brother

Dec 5th, 2017
Jeffrey Bragman

President at WINEPSYCH

6.2

CORKED!!!!

CORKED!!!!

Jul 20th, 2017
Eric L.

I could drink this every day. Beautiful translucent ruby color. Nose of raspberries, orange peel, and sandalwood. Pure, weightless, and exquisitely balanced on the palate. Stylistically more on the delicate side of the range of Pinot Noir. No trace of alcohol heat, nothing out of place - just lovely.

I could drink this every day. Beautiful translucent ruby color. Nose of raspberries, orange peel, and sandalwood. Pure, weightless, and exquisitely balanced on the palate. Stylistically more on the delicate side of the range of Pinot Noir. No trace of alcohol heat, nothing out of place - just lovely.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2019
Andy Steinman

Surprising. Blind I called it as OR 2013. Really beautiful light, floral and fragrant.

Surprising. Blind I called it as OR 2013. Really beautiful light, floral and fragrant.

Jun 16th, 2016
Derek Baker

Wonderful aromas. Blueberry on the palate.

Wonderful aromas. Blueberry on the palate.

Jan 10th, 2016
M. Ventre

Some of that "special Burgundian clone" COUGH - drc - COUGH may have made it in to this.. And ya'll should get some. That is all.

Some of that "special Burgundian clone" COUGH - drc - COUGH may have made it in to this.. And ya'll should get some. That is all.

Aug 22nd, 2015
Veronica S

What a beautiful wine, elegant all the way around. It can definitely go for another five years easily. 

What a beautiful wine, elegant all the way around. It can definitely go for another five years easily. 

Jan 30th, 2021
Eric L.

Just a beautiful wine with lovely Vosne-like spice and a suave, silky texture.

Just a beautiful wine with lovely Vosne-like spice and a suave, silky texture.

Jun 1st, 2020
Eric L.

Even though my dear friend, @Joe Lucca , teases me about drinking wine that sounds like the name of a retirement home, I really enjoy this producer. Light in weight, but spicy and soulful, with plenty of density and a lovely finish. Almost every wine they make shows the hallmarks of orange rind, sandalwood, and raspberries. Very satisfying.

Even though my dear friend, @Joe Lucca , teases me about drinking wine that sounds like the name of a retirement home, I really enjoy this producer. Light in weight, but spicy and soulful, with plenty of density and a lovely finish. Almost every wine they make shows the hallmarks of orange rind, sandalwood, and raspberries. Very satisfying.

May 30th, 2019