The Hilt

Estate Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

9.117 ratings

8.81 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

8.8

While the ladies enjoyed this, it was just not for me. No faults really, but it was way too ripe. The bouquet smacks you in the face with ripe strawberries, cherries, plums, and marmalade. Whiffs of herbs did add interest. Fleshy palate with bright acidity, but it wasn't enough to offset the overwhelming fruit sweetness - honestly, it tasted almost like cherry cola. One glass, and I was done.

While the ladies enjoyed this, it was just not for me. No faults really, but it was way too ripe. The bouquet smacks you in the face with ripe strawberries, cherries, plums, and marmalade. Whiffs of herbs did add interest. Fleshy palate with bright acidity, but it wasn't enough to offset the overwhelming fruit sweetness - honestly, it tasted almost like cherry cola. One glass, and I was done.

Feb 27th, 2022

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2016 vintage

2016 vintage

Jun 27th, 2021

9.2

Excellent wine. Earthy and big. About as good as Pinot gets.

Excellent wine. Earthy and big. About as good as Pinot gets.

Apr 5th, 2021

9.5

So got this for 30 bucks which makes it much better than 50. Really floral with light fruits. Excellent tannin and finish. I really enjoy smelling this wine.

So got this for 30 bucks which makes it much better than 50. Really floral with light fruits. Excellent tannin and finish. I really enjoy smelling this wine.

Jul 19th, 2020

Pinotman /// Andreas

7.9

Very fruit forward plummy. Just not my thing.

Very fruit forward plummy. Just not my thing.

Feb 15th, 2020

9.2

Cherry raspberry vanilla and subtle earthiness. Great terrior.

Cherry raspberry vanilla and subtle earthiness. Great terrior.

Oct 6th, 2019

9.5

Lovely wine drinking with Tama Jo

Lovely wine drinking with Tama Jo

Oct 19th, 2018

With turkey

With turkey

Nov 27th, 2020

9.1

Betsy had this a year ago

Betsy had this a year ago

Jun 1st, 2023

9.4

David had this 3 years ago

David had this 3 years ago

Apr 30th, 2022