This Monterey County Pinot Noir is fairly dark and very fragrant in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, black tea, licorice and cinnamon put together the kind of display that makes me think of the holidays. Dark fruit dominates the palate, and a full set of tannins accompany the juicy sip. The Los Angeles-based Riboli family recommends pairing their Highlands 41 Pinot with grilled sausage, pasta primavera, baked salmon or roasted duck. I would toss in turkey and ham as excellent pairings. I had mine with lemon and honey Wensleydale cheese, and it was beautiful. — 3 years ago
Has been my fav hands down for 12 years now. Not to sweet,not to pungent!!! Can drink it on the rocks or mixed. And it’s local!!! — 4 years ago
Blackberry, fruity, easy to sip and drink.. Very pleasant — 4 months ago
Very easy red to drink in the evening, went down smooth and had a sweeter taste — 10 months ago
Aniv Adi abr21 — 3 years ago
Consumed 03/2020. It has intense flavors, plush mouthfeel, and deep color. Ripe blackberry and plum flavors are complemented by spicy oak from barrel aging. Enjoy with grilled steaks, rich stews, and hearty pastas.. 14.5% alcohol by volume. — 5 years ago
100% Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon. Very complex. Dark ruby color with a garnet rim. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, plum, black currant, baking spices and dark chocolate. Nice hint of toasted oak on the long and lingering finish. Totally New World in style. Smooth tannins and excellent mouthfeel. Full bodied and juicy. Tannins have relaxed with bottle age. Quite expressive. High quality. — 9 months ago
More fruit than spice. Would buy again. — a year ago
Light and sweet, a little tartness — 4 years ago
Christopher Rodriguez
Smooth finish, medium bodied. would take to a dinner party. Notes of bold berries. Barrel reserve select bottle. Fun wine at a decent price for repeated consumption. — 2 months ago