HandCraft

Artisan Collection Pinot Noir

8.675 ratings

7.41 pro ratings

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

7.4

The acid balance was way off on this wine -- would almost be better chilled and drank like a rosé. Hibiscus and red tea with cooked grapefruit-like astringency.

The acid balance was way off on this wine -- would almost be better chilled and drank like a rosé. Hibiscus and red tea with cooked grapefruit-like astringency.

3 people found it helpfulSep 27th, 2014

7.8

Acidity is on the crazy side...but at $9 at my local wine shop...I'll take it!

Acidity is on the crazy side...but at $9 at my local wine shop...I'll take it!

2 people found it helpfulMar 7th, 2015

7.8

Acidity high. The burn feeling likely to cause heartburn

Acidity high. The burn feeling likely to cause heartburn

1 person found it helpfulMar 2nd, 2015

8.0

A little out of balance. Not the greatest Pinot. But still enjoyable.

A little out of balance. Not the greatest Pinot. But still enjoyable.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 10th, 2015

7.4

Touch barnyard. Red acid. Gummy bear kool aid. $10

Touch barnyard. Red acid. Gummy bear kool aid. $10

1 person found it helpfulNov 4th, 2014

7.7

Light red/ brown in color.

Nose of smoke, barnyard, cherries and blackberries. Light in body.

Semi sweet on palate with cherries, blackberries, strawberries, spices, herbs and cloves.

Medium finish with flabby tannings.

Since the winemaker is Italian, he added some Sangiovese to make this more from his heritage, and to add some spice.

Light red/ brown in color.

Nose of smoke, barnyard, cherries and blackberries. Light in body.

Semi sweet on palate with cherries, blackberries, strawberries, spices, herbs and cloves.

Medium finish with flabby tannings.

Since the winemaker is Italian, he added some Sangiovese to make this more from his heritage, and to add some spice.

Mar 15th, 2015

8.5

Starts off a bit acidic but by the time you've had 3/4 of the bottle it's super smooth and fruity. Lots of strawberry. I like it.

Starts off a bit acidic but by the time you've had 3/4 of the bottle it's super smooth and fruity. Lots of strawberry. I like it.

Oct 9th, 2015

Rachel Ellsworth

8.0

Very acidic but good. Light.

Very acidic but good. Light.

Jun 2nd, 2015

10

My new fav Pinot Noir on the cheap side wine!!

My new fav Pinot Noir on the cheap side wine!!

Mar 23rd, 2015

9.5

Incredibly delicious! Best wine I've had in months!!!

Incredibly delicious! Best wine I've had in months!!!

Jan 17th, 2015