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Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

9.061 ratings

8.64 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

9.3

Really great price point on this stellar Pjnot from a great producer. Typicity and place are exemplified with ripe black cherry, rose petal, and good acidity. Smoke and tar accents let me know this is unmistakeable Santa Rita Hills Pinot.

Really great price point on this stellar Pjnot from a great producer. Typicity and place are exemplified with ripe black cherry, rose petal, and good acidity. Smoke and tar accents let me know this is unmistakeable Santa Rita Hills Pinot.

2 people found it helpfulNov 15th, 2014

9.5

92/100

92/100

1 person found it helpfulNov 11th, 2013

Will Burkholder

Owner Fine Wine Dump

6.8

Tart. Thin. Short. If it was only wine served...I'd go w/ liquor or beer.

Tart. Thin. Short. If it was only wine served...I'd go w/ liquor or beer.

Jan 22nd, 2015

8.7

Started very nice but after 10 minutes dissipated.

Started very nice but after 10 minutes dissipated.

Feb 27th, 2022

9.0

Tasted in November 2014: Strong barnyard and leather notes that decant to reveal beautiful menthol, worn saddle leather, cranberries, rapsberries, and notes of clay, limestone, cedar, and earth.

Tasted in November 2014: Strong barnyard and leather notes that decant to reveal beautiful menthol, worn saddle leather, cranberries, rapsberries, and notes of clay, limestone, cedar, and earth.

Jan 21st, 2018

9.3

Outstanding for $40.

Outstanding for $40.

Aug 3rd, 2015

9.1

Beautiful Pinot. Great nose, complex but not overbearing. Really dig this wine!!!

Beautiful Pinot. Great nose, complex but not overbearing. Really dig this wine!!!

Jul 17th, 2015

9.7

Love it very nice and smooth

Love it very nice and smooth

Jun 14th, 2015

8.8

First PN I've tried from Sta Rita Hills. Smooth, light. Will buy again.

First PN I've tried from Sta Rita Hills. Smooth, light. Will buy again.

May 31st, 2015

Michelle Brummell

8.5

Light Pinot but tasting

Light Pinot but tasting

Apr 11th, 2015