Al Shikoh
medium reddish purple; black cherry, black tea, leather, vanilla, pine needles; cherry, rhubarb, a bit of spice, lightly tannic finish, good length; medium body, medium+ acidity, light fine grained tannin, 13.6% ABV; lovely, nicely balanced, appellation level California Pinot
medium reddish purple; black cherry, black tea, leather, vanilla, pine needles; cherry, rhubarb, a bit of spice, lightly tannic finish, good length; medium body, medium+ acidity, light fine grained tannin, 13.6% ABV; lovely, nicely balanced, appellation level California Pinot
9.3Shay A
For an entry level appellation west coast Pinot, this is right down the middle of the fairway. Ruby in the glass with cedar, birch wood, sweet cherry and cola on the nose. The palate is a bit darker bringing on sweet tobacco, black cherry and a rhubarb tart spice. I think this is $45’ish/bottle, so in terms of QPR, I’ll buy Rivers-Marie SC bottle all day over this, and while I’m not with AGalloni’s 93 rating, I’m not too far off.
For an entry level appellation west coast Pinot, this is right down the middle of the fairway. Ruby in the glass with cedar, birch wood, sweet cherry and cola on the nose. The palate is a bit darker bringing on sweet tobacco, black cherry and a rhubarb tart spice. I think this is $45’ish/bottle, so in terms of QPR, I’ll buy Rivers-Marie SC bottle all day over this, and while I’m not with AGalloni’s 93 rating, I’m not too far off.
9.2Victor Hsu
Fragrant, fruity, earthy and approachable, with soft tannins and reasonable acidity—very drinkable! Enjoyed the 2015 with NY steak at The Palm Restaurant in downtown LA.
Fragrant, fruity, earthy and approachable, with soft tannins and reasonable acidity—very drinkable! Enjoyed the 2015 with NY steak at The Palm Restaurant in downtown LA.
9.1John Willison
Bright burgundy color. Red licorice. Bright berry, with a bit of heat on the nose. Crushed dark berry fruit, licorice root, and a sarsaparilla finish. Enjoyable.
Bright burgundy color. Red licorice. Bright berry, with a bit of heat on the nose. Crushed dark berry fruit, licorice root, and a sarsaparilla finish. Enjoyable.
9.0Natasha Cepeda
Richies fav - delicious and silky
Richies fav - delicious and silky
9.5Sam Stulberg
Solid Pinot
Solid Pinot
9.0Erin Winter
Well balanced Cali Pinot. Violets and ripe raspberries on the nose, cherry and anise with a pleasant, albeit short finish. Didn’t hold up to our appetizers so best on its own. Lovely to drink!
Well balanced Cali Pinot. Violets and ripe raspberries on the nose, cherry and anise with a pleasant, albeit short finish. Didn’t hold up to our appetizers so best on its own. Lovely to drink!
8.8Willie Carter
A deep ruby color with a wide brim. A huge burst of fruit on the nose consisting of raspberries, wild strawberries, and pomegranate with cedar notes bringing up the rear. This is a very deliberate Pinot. Showing a consistent profile through the vintages, it’s a really nice juxtaposition of delicate fruit and a full body with firm tannins. A bit of elegance on the palate with more nice red fruit, baking spice, toasted cedar, and lavender. This is such a nice representation of this style of Pinot, it really is quite well done.
A deep ruby color with a wide brim. A huge burst of fruit on the nose consisting of raspberries, wild strawberries, and pomegranate with cedar notes bringing up the rear. This is a very deliberate Pinot. Showing a consistent profile through the vintages, it’s a really nice juxtaposition of delicate fruit and a full body with firm tannins. A bit of elegance on the palate with more nice red fruit, baking spice, toasted cedar, and lavender. This is such a nice representation of this style of Pinot, it really is quite well done.
8.9Kendall Steinmetz
Roadhouse. Bland with a harsh aftertaste
Roadhouse. Bland with a harsh aftertaste
6.5Brian D
Brenham 2018
Brenham 2018
8.9Location
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