82 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Sonoma Coast
97 Points

Wayfarer Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Wayfarer 2019

The new 2019 Wayfarer Pinot Noir is a flamboyant, sexy effort displaying bright cherry, black raspberries, and creamy strawberry fruit intermixed with spring flowers. With amazing fruit, it is a sensuous, silky smooth Pinot that will impress with it’s gorgeous mouthfeel and plush tannins tonight after decanting or anytime over the next 5 – 7...

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99 Points

Domaine Della Pinot Noir 4 Amours 2018

This 2018 edition of Della’s best-barrel reserve Pinot is an exceptional experience that sumptuous Pinot enthusiasts are going to adore. The flashy bouquet displays with intense notes of Morello cherries, rhubarb, raspberry pie, and Christmas spices. A tour de force, this exquisite Pinot Noir flaunts silky smooth waves of monumentally delicious dark berries, black plum,...

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98 Points

Boars’ View Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2017

This brand new release is another BLOCKBUSTER that opulent Pinot enthusiasts are going to adore. The alluring bouquet displays stunning aromas of red roses, creme de cassis, cherries, and baking spices such as cardamom and nutmeg. A majestic wine now, with great promise for the future. Currently, layers of dark berries, black plum, pomegranate, and...

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96 Points

Blue Farm Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2020

Bright, lively aromas of fresh berries and spices lead to a rich palate boasting intensely delicious raspberry, savory strawberry, cherry, black tea and baking spices climaxing with creamy vanilla on the finish. The supremely silky texture makes this winner a delight to drink anytime now through 2027+…and candidate for Sonoma’s top Pinot Bargain once again.

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Shibumi Knoll Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2018

A delightfully fresh and bright new Pinot release that displays a level of sophistication reminiscent of collector favorites (e.g. Kistler) that trade for significantly higher prices. Spicy dark fruit, black tea, and savory herbs impress now after decanting. This under-the-radar gem will pair quite well with an array of menus featuring grilled meats (beef, chicken...

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99 Points

Boars’ View Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2016

What a joy to re-taste this gorgeous Pinot now that it has benefitted from just a few years of cellar time! The fragrant bouquet fragrant reminds us of strolling through a red rose garden. The  velvety rich texture leads to dark berries, black plum, pomegranate, and fig jam all perfectly woven together. Just approaching its...

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Addax Chardonnay AK Cuvee 2019

This liquid gold Addax Chardonnay AK (Owner’s Reserve) 2019 is ULTRA Big & Buttery yet simultaneously gloriously refreshing thanks to the overall balance of bright fruit. Enchanting notes of vanilla cream (from the new French oak barrel) and Hawaiian macadamia nuts come alive on the palate intertwined with ripe peaches, pineapple, minerals, lemon oil, and honeysuckle on the...

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Marcassin Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard 2015

The recently released Marcassin 2015 is already a profoundly delicious tour-de-force and promises fireworks on the palate for the lucky few that experience this coveted Pinot Noir. The attention-grabbing bouquet boasts scents of raspberries, rose petals and peonies mingled with hints of cinnamon. Captivating in its balance and complexity straight out of the gate, this...

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Boars’ View Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2017

This monumental new discovery approaches Chardonnay nirvana for collectors that adore the richest California classics such as Marcassin, Peter Michael, and Aubert. Velvety smooth on the palate, this 2017 Boars View Chardonnay delivers lavish amounts of tropical fruit plus mouth-watering notes of butterscotch pudding, macadamia nuts and toasted vanilla oak. The voluptuous finish dazzles with...

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97 Points

RAEN Pinot Noir Freestone Occidental 2018

A flawlessly balanced and fresh Pinot Noir. Fragrances of roses, berries, and black tea. Light on the palate, but with richness and depth to the berry and mineral flavors. Impressive now, but will continue to improve through 2025.

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