Estancia

Monterey County Pinot Noir

8.6198 ratings
8.64 pro ratings
Monterey, 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
Dennis P.

My wife picked this up at Sams Club, (where everything is 50% off before they close the Milwaukee stores.) The label says, "Located on Monterey's pacific coast where the cool fog sweeps in each evening". As a soldier once stationed at Fort Ord, I can attest to the coastal fog part. This wine has great berry flavors, mild acidity, and a semi dry finish. A very enjoyable taste at a bargain price. Pairs well with beef tenderloin.
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My wife picked this up at Sams Club, (where everything is 50% off before they close the Milwaukee stores.) The label says, "Located on Monterey's pacific coast where the cool fog sweeps in each evening". As a soldier once stationed at Fort Ord, I can attest to the coastal fog part. This wine has great berry flavors, mild acidity, and a semi dry finish. A very enjoyable taste at a bargain price. Pairs well with beef tenderloin.
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Jan 21st, 2018
Marvin Harris

Let this breathe for an hour or so and you will be pleasantly surprised. Even though a little short on the length it is surprisingly balanced with some great flavors.

Let this breathe for an hour or so and you will be pleasantly surprised. Even though a little short on the length it is surprisingly balanced with some great flavors.

7 people found it helpfulMay 21st, 2015
Mike Fifer

Writer The Wine Monologues

8.3

For the price, not bad but overall "meh". Candied red fruit on nose and palate. Finish is a bit off.

For the price, not bad but overall "meh". Candied red fruit on nose and palate. Finish is a bit off.

Mar 22nd, 2015
Andrew Mueller

Fruity, lasting taste, rests well on the back of the tongue.

Fruity, lasting taste, rests well on the back of the tongue.

May 1st, 2021
Kirk Webber

Very nice.

Very nice.

Nov 25th, 2017
Alicia Marie Smith

Berry, spice, nice finish

Berry, spice, nice finish

Aug 12th, 2016
Alejandro De La Hoz

Con mi esposita disfrutando

Con mi esposita disfrutando

May 29th, 2016
Donald Winston

Time to wine down this evening. Y'all be good...👍🏾

Time to wine down this evening. Y'all be good...👍🏾

May 9th, 2016
Todd Young

Cherries and plums. Little thin. Probably nice with a tomato sauce or sausage.

Cherries and plums. Little thin. Probably nice with a tomato sauce or sausage.

Apr 25th, 2016
Monica Chapman

An ok Pinot. I'm sure it would have paired lovely with red meat or something with some spice, but I could have made a better choice with my tilapia and broccoli rabe.

An ok Pinot. I'm sure it would have paired lovely with red meat or something with some spice, but I could have made a better choice with my tilapia and broccoli rabe.

Apr 17th, 2016