Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

First up, this is made by Master Sommelier-Raj Parr & his business partner Sashi Moorman. I studied for my Sommeliers test one day with Raj.

Second, this is one of few Santa Rita Hills I like. Most are over extracted for me. IMHO, many taste like Cabernet-Pinot blends. This is not. It is more Burgundian in style.

The 2018 is starting to come around. It shows some nice evolution & integration.

Lush & ripe entry of; blackberries, dark cherries, both plums, strawberries, black raspberries, raspberries, cranberries, dry herbs are bountiful, mid, dark spice, a touch of smoke, grilled meats, moist clay, limestone, dry top soil, some menthol, eucalyptus w/ bark, mid berry cola, red, dark, blue & purple florals for days, excellent round acidity, nice; tension, structure, balance & elegant finish that lands on spice & softened earth that lasts nearly two-minutes. — 2 days ago

Chris Miles

9.6

Simply delectable. Such a full flavor and on the dry end for a Pinot noir. My wife and I loved — 8 days ago

Brandon Chew

8.9

Straightforward west coast wine with the right amount of restraint and oak — 10 days ago

Brian Hearty

9.3

2017. Pre-anniversary dinner at the oven. 33 years ago we couldn’t afford a lot for our wedding reception and bought a case of the Roederer Estate wine for our reception. We’ve never tried the L’Ermitage until tonight. We loved it! — 15 days ago

Andrea Watt

9.6

Rich cocoa and cedar over raspberry, cola, and black cherry. Flavorful and smooth. — 2 days ago

Deborah M

9.2

Amazing how good their entry level Pinots are. Especially with a little age. — 21 days ago

Rob N

9.1

Such full-bodied pinot noir — 16 days ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.1

Yum. Hit the spot after a long week. — 17 days ago

K L

9.4

The best rose! — 8 days ago

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Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.2

It’s got that CA profile. Dusty earth and tooti frooti but also has some good spice. But yea, that CA profile. Elegant, sweet and balanced. Not big but small and pure. Nice. — 24 days ago