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Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

8.931 ratings

9.01 pro ratings

Sonoma Coast, 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

Priscilla Clark

7.1

Didn't care for the color or the aftertaste. Not very smooth and smelled stale.

Didn't care for the color or the aftertaste. Not very smooth and smelled stale.

Jan 29th, 2023

8.9

Healdsburg we never knew you:(
Nice Pinot!

Healdsburg we never knew you:(
Nice Pinot!

Sep 11th, 2020

9.2

I can’t imagine a more emblematic CA Pinot. Ruby in color, the nose is full of raspberry, cherry, clove and mushrooms. The body is light, well balanced between the acidity and tannins. The cloves and baking spices come through and linger nicely on the palate. A very versatile wine indeed.

I can’t imagine a more emblematic CA Pinot. Ruby in color, the nose is full of raspberry, cherry, clove and mushrooms. The body is light, well balanced between the acidity and tannins. The cloves and baking spices come through and linger nicely on the palate. A very versatile wine indeed.

Mar 3rd, 2018

8.9

Not bad ... a little light

Not bad ... a little light

May 9th, 2017

8.0

I liked it; wife did not. Bit acidic on the front end but finished with nice fruity notes.

I liked it; wife did not. Bit acidic on the front end but finished with nice fruity notes.

Dec 4th, 2016

Jeremiah Oertling

8.5

Smooth, drinkable, almost tarty berry. Good.

Smooth, drinkable, almost tarty berry. Good.

Oct 15th, 2016

8.8

Yum.

Yum.

Oct 17th, 2015

9.0

John had this 10 years ago

John had this 10 years ago

Mar 4th, 2015

9.5

Chris had this 6 months ago

Chris had this 6 months ago

Jun 4th, 2024

10

Lynn had this a year ago

Lynn had this a year ago

Jun 14th, 2023