Seaside Cellars

Marlborough Pinot Noir

8.328 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
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
Adam Kincaid

Probably a tough crowd for normal Costco drinkers since it isn’t a bombastic in-your-face jammy (Meiomi-esque) Pinot. Light and clean with chocolate raspberries, some cherry notes, high acidity. Not too funky but it’s a NZ pinot so it carries a little farmyard. I like it, especially for $9.

Probably a tough crowd for normal Costco drinkers since it isn’t a bombastic in-your-face jammy (Meiomi-esque) Pinot. Light and clean with chocolate raspberries, some cherry notes, high acidity. Not too funky but it’s a NZ pinot so it carries a little farmyard. I like it, especially for $9.

Nov 12th, 2018
Dennis P.

When you open this bottle the fragrance of black berry jumps out immediately, and even more so in the glass. On pouring i was surprised that the color is pale compared to other Pinot Noirs I've tried. First taste is very acidic, and decanting for an hour did not help much. "Wine Spectator" rates this grape acid at 90 points, (really?) But i won't be buying this one again. Product of New Zealand, 12.5% ABV.

When you open this bottle the fragrance of black berry jumps out immediately, and even more so in the glass. On pouring i was surprised that the color is pale compared to other Pinot Noirs I've tried. First taste is very acidic, and decanting for an hour did not help much. "Wine Spectator" rates this grape acid at 90 points, (really?) But i won't be buying this one again. Product of New Zealand, 12.5% ABV.

Jan 7th, 2018
Dave Hampton

I don't think there bottles are consistent. Some say jammy. Not mine. Definitely not mine. Weak, bitter. Nothing really wrong. But absolutely nothing right.

I don't think there bottles are consistent. Some say jammy. Not mine. Definitely not mine. Weak, bitter. Nothing really wrong. But absolutely nothing right.

3 people found it helpfulAug 9th, 2017
Irwin Grossman

Must be one of the inconsistent bottles from Costco. Bitter, no fruit.

Must be one of the inconsistent bottles from Costco. Bitter, no fruit.

2 people found it helpfulOct 27th, 2017
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.7

Raspberry jolly rancher, tart cherry, clove, maple syrup, spice box. Decent.

Raspberry jolly rancher, tart cherry, clove, maple syrup, spice box. Decent.

2 people found it helpfulApr 29th, 2017
Ron
7.5

It taste like a diluted wine. I guess it’s okay for just to get drunk but the flavor is not there. It so subtle and diluted for a Pinot noir.

It taste like a diluted wine. I guess it’s okay for just to get drunk but the flavor is not there. It so subtle and diluted for a Pinot noir.

1 person found it helpfulJan 19th, 2019
Mike kraus

Excellent

Excellent

Apr 14th, 2018
Jay Lane

Very drinkable Pinot, enjoyed, lightish

Very drinkable Pinot, enjoyed, lightish

Apr 3rd, 2018
Chad Moroni

Awesome

Awesome

Mar 27th, 2018
sheila tran

One note, lacking body and balance. Would not buy again.

One note, lacking body and balance. Would not buy again.

Jan 14th, 2018