Cirq

Treehouse Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.290 ratings
9.137 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, 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
Shay A
9.3

I ended up liking this more than expected. This was Cirq’s inaugural vintage. I normally enjoy a bit more crunchy/bright Pinots, but this showed well in a flight of all 2011 Cali wines.

Likely at peak (this has integrated to the point where I don’t see this improving in profile), this was high toned and very aromatic, but only after 30mins (was initially fairly muted). Potpurri, violets, bright red and black berries, and lots of spice. Improved from bottle over the course of two hours. Initially broad on the palate, it dials everything in toward the finish. Juicy fruits and dark plum. ABV pokes out just a bit. Best around cellar temp. Pop now and enjoy.

I ended up liking this more than expected. This was Cirq’s inaugural vintage. I normally enjoy a bit more crunchy/bright Pinots, but this showed well in a flight of all 2011 Cali wines.

Likely at peak (this has integrated to the point where I don’t see this improving in profile), this was high toned and very aromatic, but only after 30mins (was initially fairly muted). Potpurri, violets, bright red and black berries, and lots of spice. Improved from bottle over the course of two hours. Initially broad on the palate, it dials everything in toward the finish. Juicy fruits and dark plum. ABV pokes out just a bit. Best around cellar temp. Pop now and enjoy.

May 20th, 2023
Bill Bender

Very deep and dark for a PN with tremendous extraction and length. Puckery dark cherry with milk chocolate and a splash of cola.

Very deep and dark for a PN with tremendous extraction and length. Puckery dark cherry with milk chocolate and a splash of cola.

Apr 28th, 2019
Bill Bender

Love this stuff. Period. A little heat on pop but it settled quick.

Love this stuff. Period. A little heat on pop but it settled quick.

Apr 12th, 2018
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.3

Lovely showing where cherries and strawberries are not ripe and tart, providing grip and s acidic spine which beautifully balanced its concentrated and dense fruit and structure. This was my last which is sad as its best years are ahead.

Lovely showing where cherries and strawberries are not ripe and tart, providing grip and s acidic spine which beautifully balanced its concentrated and dense fruit and structure. This was my last which is sad as its best years are ahead.

1 person found it helpfulJan 3rd, 2016
Sasha Verhage

Winemaker/Owner Eno Wines

9.4

Ripe yet balanced. Perfect w cedar plank salmon.

Ripe yet balanced. Perfect w cedar plank salmon.

Mar 22nd, 2015
Matt Ryan

Like a German Black Forest cake: chocolate and cherries.

Like a German Black Forest cake: chocolate and cherries.

Dec 24th, 2014
Steve Bachmann

Very nicely balanced. Worth trying.

Very nicely balanced. Worth trying.

Dec 20th, 2014
Samantha Sammis

Dark cherry, spice, bright acidity.

Dark cherry, spice, bright acidity.

Nov 4th, 2014
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.3

Stunning debut wine! Silky, smooth and wonderfully balanced, this youngster offer abundant red berries, spice and fine-tuned oak flavors, finishing long, defined, fresh and promising.

Stunning debut wine! Silky, smooth and wonderfully balanced, this youngster offer abundant red berries, spice and fine-tuned oak flavors, finishing long, defined, fresh and promising.

Jun 1st, 2014
Mike Smith

Owner/Winemaker Myriad Cellars

6.2

Corked

Corked

Apr 24th, 2014