Brewer-Clifton

Machado Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

9.039 ratings
9.013 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
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

7.6

I'm well aware that I'm a dissenter in thinking this: I simply do not like this wine. Not only is it absurdly overpriced (56 wholesale) it is hot and imbalanced. In the end not only is it not complex or interesting, it is just not enjoyable.

I'm well aware that I'm a dissenter in thinking this: I simply do not like this wine. Not only is it absurdly overpriced (56 wholesale) it is hot and imbalanced. In the end not only is it not complex or interesting, it is just not enjoyable.

Jan 23rd, 2015
Alvetta Embry

I moved to Cali for Pinots like this! Cheers!

I moved to Cali for Pinots like this! Cheers!

Jan 15th, 2015
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.5

Lovely I'm every way. Rich, flavorful, deep - complex earth, tea and berry notes.

Lovely I'm every way. Rich, flavorful, deep - complex earth, tea and berry notes.

Apr 9th, 2014
Michael Tao

After it opened up, very nice - fruity with a bit of spice. Elegant and very enjoyable

After it opened up, very nice - fruity with a bit of spice. Elegant and very enjoyable

Jan 26th, 2016
Simon Haidamous

Ok. Not great but good. Maybe too young to drink.

Ok. Not great but good. Maybe too young to drink.

Jan 1st, 2016
Sasha Agapov

Hot, jammy, racy and overwhelming, but not in a good way. White flowers, cucumber, strawberry, dark ripe cherryand caramel. 14.5% hits right in the face and it's not fun.

Hot, jammy, racy and overwhelming, but not in a good way. White flowers, cucumber, strawberry, dark ripe cherryand caramel. 14.5% hits right in the face and it's not fun.

Mar 26th, 2015
Emeritus Vineyards

From our central coast staff tasting, our favorite from the line up!

From our central coast staff tasting, our favorite from the line up!

Mar 13th, 2015
Vin Zering

Rich fruits

Rich fruits

Feb 20th, 2015
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.1

Joe had this 6 months ago

Joe had this 6 months ago

May 29th, 2024
Tony Seales

This is a weird one. Nose is absolutely compelling. Dusky, perfumed, floral, fruity and peppery. Once it goes in your mouth, though, the tannins and alcohol overwhelm. I think it just needs many more years in the cellar to mellow.

This is a weird one. Nose is absolutely compelling. Dusky, perfumed, floral, fruity and peppery. Once it goes in your mouth, though, the tannins and alcohol overwhelm. I think it just needs many more years in the cellar to mellow.

Jul 11th, 2015