Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
This Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir, from the Dierberg Vineyard in northern Santa Barbara County, is medium-dark in the glass. It brings aromas of earthy raspberry and black cherry, with coffee grounds and a heavy mineral angle. On the palate, it has a boatload of acidity and tannins, with dark berry flavors and hints of black tea. It's a huge Pinot, probably a bit brawnier than my taste likes, but still has an elegant side. It is unapologetic in its California-ness, even from a cool-climate region like the SMV.
This Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir, from the Dierberg Vineyard in northern Santa Barbara County, is medium-dark in the glass. It brings aromas of earthy raspberry and black cherry, with coffee grounds and a heavy mineral angle. On the palate, it has a boatload of acidity and tannins, with dark berry flavors and hints of black tea. It's a huge Pinot, probably a bit brawnier than my taste likes, but still has an elegant side. It is unapologetic in its California-ness, even from a cool-climate region like the SMV.
Jul 30th, 2017
Fresh cherry , strawberry fruit , a little full for me .
Fresh cherry , strawberry fruit , a little full for me .
Apr 25th, 2016
At Le P’tit Plateau in Montreal w Mari & Tom
At Le P’tit Plateau in Montreal w Mari & Tom
Sep 5th, 2019
Very solid 2013 Santa Maria Valley Pinot. Fuller bodied with stronger black fruit flavoring balanced by tannins.
Very solid 2013 Santa Maria Valley Pinot. Fuller bodied with stronger black fruit flavoring balanced by tannins.
Nov 5th, 2015
Colin had this 8 years ago
Colin had this 8 years ago
Jun 21st, 2017
