Good show. Only a hint of CA sunshine on the close.
Good show. Only a hint of CA sunshine on the close.
Jun 15th, 2024
2012 vintage. Bottle #2185 Bing cherry, black tea, smoked sausage, nutmeg spice
2012 vintage. Bottle #2185 Bing cherry, black tea, smoked sausage, nutmeg spice
Aug 1st, 2020
Earthy, burnt orange nose. Burgundian style, tart but good acid, tart cherry. Lean.
Earthy, burnt orange nose. Burgundian style, tart but good acid, tart cherry. Lean.
Jun 20th, 2016
One of the best domestic Pinots I've had in awhile. Something in the 13s w a sense of place. Bravo.
One of the best domestic Pinots I've had in awhile. Something in the 13s w a sense of place. Bravo.
Dec 25th, 2015
Super ripe
Dec 1st, 2015
Among the most moving American Pinot Noir to be found...Santa Cruz with one foot in Bourgogne à la Paul Masson and the best of California by the able hands of the Pattersons. Rich yet restrained, bright but not without bass, and a spectrum spanning from spice to fruit, sous bois to citrus. A lively and lovely, remarkable wine.
Among the most moving American Pinot Noir to be found...Santa Cruz with one foot in Bourgogne à la Paul Masson and the best of California by the able hands of the Pattersons. Rich yet restrained, bright but not without bass, and a spectrum spanning from spice to fruit, sous bois to citrus. A lively and lovely, remarkable wine.
Aug 28th, 2015
Had at a pretty high end tasting with a lot of enthusiasts. Was really excited to taste this, waited in the long line listening to everyone's compliments/comments on the wine. Finally got to the front of the pack and got a pour from the nearly empty bottle that everyone was commenting on.. Annd it was #corked. 😳. .. Came back once another bottle was opened and glad I did, it was a night and day difference ... Question is though, were people just trying to be nice? Or did they really not know it was faulted?.. Just a thought..
Had at a pretty high end tasting with a lot of enthusiasts. Was really excited to taste this, waited in the long line listening to everyone's compliments/comments on the wine. Finally got to the front of the pack and got a pour from the nearly empty bottle that everyone was commenting on.. Annd it was #corked. 😳. .. Came back once another bottle was opened and glad I did, it was a night and day difference ... Question is though, were people just trying to be nice? Or did they really not know it was faulted?.. Just a thought..
Jul 28th, 2015
Oregon, I luvya, but damn this is gorgeous Pinot.
Oregon, I luvya, but damn this is gorgeous Pinot.
Jun 4th, 2015
Such a distinctive Pinot, full-bodied and sweet-black-fruited, just a touch funky and volatile in the right ways.
Such a distinctive Pinot, full-bodied and sweet-black-fruited, just a touch funky and volatile in the right ways.
Feb 24th, 2015
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
