Brewer-Clifton

Ampelos Pinot Noir

9.35 ratings

9.12 pro ratings

Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, 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

9.2

I think this is around 15% but it doesn't have a hint of the heat that over-powered this wine 2 years ago. A balanced beauty now. Ripe cherry, floral notes and I do pick up some of the stem flavor (I think they employ whole bunch fermentation) but to me I like the character it provides. Modern? Yes. Big? Yes. Do I like it? Yes. Do I like Burgundy more? Yes. Do I like both blondes and brunettes? Absolutely. So why can't we have both?

I think this is around 15% but it doesn't have a hint of the heat that over-powered this wine 2 years ago. A balanced beauty now. Ripe cherry, floral notes and I do pick up some of the stem flavor (I think they employ whole bunch fermentation) but to me I like the character it provides. Modern? Yes. Big? Yes. Do I like it? Yes. Do I like Burgundy more? Yes. Do I like both blondes and brunettes? Absolutely. So why can't we have both?

1 person found it helpfulDec 25th, 2014

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

8.9

Delicious. Trade Tasting at the Four Seasons Maui.

Delicious. Trade Tasting at the Four Seasons Maui.

May 26th, 2013

Richard Steinberg

9.2

Great surprise. Wasn't as hot or disoriented as expected from young BC. Loved the fruit. Awesome few sips.

Great surprise. Wasn't as hot or disoriented as expected from young BC. Loved the fruit. Awesome few sips.

Dec 2nd, 2014

18/6-14, AK

18/6-14, AK

Jun 18th, 2014

9.3

Layne had this 2 years ago

Layne had this 2 years ago

Sep 6th, 2022

9.9

Chris had this 11 years ago

Chris had this 11 years ago

Sep 22nd, 2013