Robert Lloyd Vineyards

Lloyd Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

8.77 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
Sta. Rita Hills, 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
Matt Trader

Robert Lloyd, for those who don't know, last spent his wine making career at Rombaer winery, making fantastic zinfandel and cabs, and the buttery - est chardonnay you've ever had. Now, his new venture, his own winery, had produced some absolutely outstanding pinot out of the up and coming Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. Mulled berries and clove spiced fragrances on the nose, and a very dark ruby color. Dark cherry, dark raspberry and flat cola on it heavy weight pallet, and an enticing finish of vanilla bean and milk chocolate, and a touch of cracked pepper. Starting to really appreciate Santa Lucia.

Robert Lloyd, for those who don't know, last spent his wine making career at Rombaer winery, making fantastic zinfandel and cabs, and the buttery - est chardonnay you've ever had. Now, his new venture, his own winery, had produced some absolutely outstanding pinot out of the up and coming Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. Mulled berries and clove spiced fragrances on the nose, and a very dark ruby color. Dark cherry, dark raspberry and flat cola on it heavy weight pallet, and an enticing finish of vanilla bean and milk chocolate, and a touch of cracked pepper. Starting to really appreciate Santa Lucia.

Feb 21st, 2016
Steve Shepherd

New find. Very fruit forward however changed to an acidic taste after exposed to air over 30 minutes. I would lay this 2012 vintage down for at least two more years.

New find. Very fruit forward however changed to an acidic taste after exposed to air over 30 minutes. I would lay this 2012 vintage down for at least two more years.

Sep 12th, 2016
Cameron Etezadi

Solid brilliant ruby body with a nice nose of strawberries, jam, and big fruit. Well layered body and structure with medium acidity and a pleasant licorice and pepper finish. Great yet unremarkable in this price band. 2012

Solid brilliant ruby body with a nice nose of strawberries, jam, and big fruit. Well layered body and structure with medium acidity and a pleasant licorice and pepper finish. Great yet unremarkable in this price band. 2012

Mar 17th, 2016
Zack Pearlman

Zack had this 9 years ago

Zack had this 9 years ago

Jan 1st, 2016
Austin Smith

Austin had this 9 years ago

Austin had this 9 years ago

Aug 31st, 2015
J S
7.9

J had this 11 years ago

J had this 11 years ago

Sep 2nd, 2013