Xander Soren

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

9.32 ratings
-no pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, 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
Brandon Boesch

Excellent lighter bodied pinot. Needed an hour to open up but no reduction on opening. Raspberries, flowers on the nose. Fruit forward with strawberries, a creaminess, just a hint of baking spice, tart raspberries, some forest/umami like character, it’s definitely fruity but there’s a balance to it. I would definitely buy again. I think I liked this better than the racines blend. One of the top Pinots from SB.

Excellent lighter bodied pinot. Needed an hour to open up but no reduction on opening. Raspberries, flowers on the nose. Fruit forward with strawberries, a creaminess, just a hint of baking spice, tart raspberries, some forest/umami like character, it’s definitely fruity but there’s a balance to it. I would definitely buy again. I think I liked this better than the racines blend. One of the top Pinots from SB.

Nov 26th, 2024
Paul J
9.2

PnP. Got better with air. Very light translucent red color. Fruit forward - strawberries and raspberries - that turn into raspberry cheesecake. Not super deep. Unique wine. Not sure what to make of it, but I enjoyed it.

PnP. Got better with air. Very light translucent red color. Fruit forward - strawberries and raspberries - that turn into raspberry cheesecake. Not super deep. Unique wine. Not sure what to make of it, but I enjoyed it.

Oct 17th, 2024