Kistler

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

9.042 ratings

8.811 pro ratings

Sonoma Coast, 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

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Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Do you have a “Wine Santa?” I do (top right). He brings me really old Bordeaux every year! Like a kid, I can’t wait for Christmas! 🎄🎅❄️⛄️🎁🌟

Notes from a couple weeks on the 2014 will work, not entirely different. Just a little leaner on fruit & body.

Interesting how it put on some weight the longer it decants.

Do you have a “Wine Santa?” I do (top right). He brings me really old Bordeaux every year! Like a kid, I can’t wait for Christmas! 🎄🎅❄️⛄️🎁🌟

Notes from a couple weeks on the 2014 will work, not entirely different. Just a little leaner on fruit & body.

Interesting how it put on some weight the longer it decants.

Nov 29th, 2020

Michael Ochsner

8.7

Great cherry pie. Pretty wine.

Great cherry pie. Pretty wine.

1 person found it helpfulAug 14th, 2014

8.1

Black raspberry, licorice, and cola... Finishes hot, rather ripe even for Cali Pinot. Reminds me I prefer higher acid and less alcohol.

Black raspberry, licorice, and cola... Finishes hot, rather ripe even for Cali Pinot. Reminds me I prefer higher acid and less alcohol.

Sep 3rd, 2015

8.6

2012 Sonoma Coast

2012 Sonoma Coast

Dec 28th, 2013

9.0

Overall it is drinking well. Needs to decant for 30-45. Still another 5-7 years left in it.

Overall it is drinking well. Needs to decant for 30-45. Still another 5-7 years left in it.

Mar 4th, 2018

9.2

I find it ripe, but not hot and very expressive. Very satisfying!

I find it ripe, but not hot and very expressive. Very satisfying!

Sep 3rd, 2015

8.3

2012 - Underwhelmed. Tasted the alcohol - big turn off for me.

2012 - Underwhelmed. Tasted the alcohol - big turn off for me.

Apr 25th, 2015

10

This is not the cuvée Katherine. It's the cuvée Natalie. Truly beautiful.

This is not the cuvée Katherine. It's the cuvée Natalie. Truly beautiful.

Dec 30th, 2014

9.4

2012 not silky as the 2011 but still very impressive. A definite favorite when we can get it.

2012 not silky as the 2011 but still very impressive. A definite favorite when we can get it.

Nov 15th, 2014

9.8

2012

2012

Jun 18th, 2014