Zepaltas Wines

W.E. Bottoms Pinot Noir

8.912 ratings
9.07 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, 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
Daron Watson

has more oomph than Sonoma Coast but give it an hour or two to truly come together

has more oomph than Sonoma Coast but give it an hour or two to truly come together

Mar 11th, 2016
Kristie Tacey

Bright fruit with nice spice. Lovely balance. Nice job!

Bright fruit with nice spice. Lovely balance. Nice job!

Dec 7th, 2014
Ryan Zepaltas

Owner/Winemaker Zepaltas Wines

9.1

I honestly didn't know how the 2010s would age but this bad boy is just getting started pretty proud disclaimer: I made this

I honestly didn't know how the 2010s would age but this bad boy is just getting started pretty proud disclaimer: I made this

Dec 6th, 2014
Sarah Mason Pittenger

Partner/Winemaker Gros Ventre Cellars

9.4

Very enjoyable.

Very enjoyable.

Feb 24th, 2014
Chris Pittenger

Owner Gros Ventre Cellars, Winemaker Skinner Vineyards

9.5

Nice work Mr. #Zepaltas!

Nice work Mr. #Zepaltas!

Feb 22nd, 2014
Ryan Zepaltas

Owner/Winemaker Zepaltas Wines

7.5

97.3 points 2 case minimum purchase

97.3 points 2 case minimum purchase

Oct 17th, 2013
David Metcalf

Very pretty red fruit and spices with a loamy undertow and nice acidity. Evolving nicely with at least a few years ahead before showing any wear. Bravo Ryan!

Very pretty red fruit and spices with a loamy undertow and nice acidity. Evolving nicely with at least a few years ahead before showing any wear. Bravo Ryan!

Jun 4th, 2018
Julia Schweizer

Needs opening time and drinking this chilled but tasting real good with these cornichons

Needs opening time and drinking this chilled but tasting real good with these cornichons

Feb 10th, 2017
Larry Schaffer

Nicely done, Mr. Zepaltas. Earthy, smoky, peppery, pomegranate . . .

Nicely done, Mr. Zepaltas. Earthy, smoky, peppery, pomegranate . . .

Jul 21st, 2015
Jeffrey Boscamp

11/22/14 MTYM goes on.

11/22/14 MTYM goes on.

Nov 22nd, 2014