Central Coast Pinot Noir

Clos Pepe Estate

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2014

This CPE’s Signature bottling. My second to last bottle of CPE. I believe this 2014 the last vintage they produced. I gave it a high rating based on more of my experience with the winery than the wine. The wine was very light in color with no brickage. The nose and taste were very light as well but there was some light (Cranberry) fruit notes and some cedar as well. The taste was about the same and the finish was okay. Nothing wrong at all just very light and past its prime. Think I’ll be drinking that last bottle I have on NYE, no reason to keep it any longer.

On another note; I so much appreciate CPE getting some of these wines to me last century when it may have be illegal to do so but Paterson, NJ and other things took precedence over the law of the day.
— 17 days ago

Pisoni Vineyards

Estate Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2017

Thanksgiving 🦃Wines & Champagne 🍾 Cheers👍🏻👏🏻
— 25 days ago

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Roederer Estate

Brut Anderson Valley Sparkling Pinot Noir - Chardonnay Blend

Nice holiday bubbly!! Founded in 1982, Roederer Estate adds oak-aged reserve wines to all their blends to create complex, dry and harmonious sparkling wines. First Brut California sparkling produced by Champagne Louis Roederer. Pale lemon straw, nice mousse and bubbles for this 60% Chardonnay & 40% Pinot Noir blend. Flavors of crisp Apples with creamy mineral tones, nice balance with acidity. Long finish ending with oak, lemon and nutty characteristics. Consistent. Very nice! — 23 days ago

Tom, Paul and 3 others liked this

Sea Smoke

Southing Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Jammy and fruity, raspberry flavor, light and smooth, better whe let to breathe and paired with charcuterie. — 5 days ago

Rhys Vineyards

Bearwallow Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

Fading a bit, but pretty bing cherry fruit and tart acidity. — 9 days ago

Shay, Ira and 3 others liked this
Austin Hohnke

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Incredible wines. Extremely challenging vintage for this part of California.

Sea Smoke

Ten Estate Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

Several layers of cherry and black cherry complimented by cedar and a hint of smoke. Medium to full tannins for a Pinot and not too rich like some Sonoma Pinots can be. Delicious. — 25 days ago

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Freestone Vineyards Pinot Noir 2019

Nariz: frambuesa, cereza, regaliz, especies, cola, vainilla, algo de madera

Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M/M+

Muy bueno
— 23 days ago

David, Paul and 6 others liked this

La Crema

Monterey Pinot Noir 2022

Very smooth, not tannic at all. Slightly unripe black grapes. — 9 days ago

Hirsch Vineyards

San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2016

Crowd favorite due to the abundance of fruit and balancing acid — 9 days ago

Tyler, Scott@Mister and 2 others liked this

Rivers-Marie

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2023

2023 vintage. Maan, do I feel old reviewing this! Sourced from some eminently notable vineyards. Wine rolls up and down and back up again throughout the palate...almost as if you are tasting each vineyard source as stages vs a blend. Def interesting. Light-medium body. May hafta pick this up as a list placement as it is drinking nicely. Absolutely blowing through Oregon pinot tho. Resto pricing at $19 btg (waay too low) and woulda jumped on it but have another CA pinot currently btg that's an even better deal. 11.27.24. — a month ago

Ted, Tom and 9 others liked this
Shay A

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Always a bangin’ value.