156 Wine Reviews Found

  • Varietal: Pinot noir
98 Points

Walson Holland Pinot Noir Duvarita 2020

This ultra-polished, velvety smooth Pinot is guaranteed to dazzle fans of California’s rarest {think Sea Smoke or Kistler} as well as Burgundy from top vintages. Offering up alluring aromas of wild strawberry, mint tea and fresh herbs. This boutique gem expresses a sensational intensity of fruit flavors including raspberries, strawberries plus exotic spices and a...

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99 Points

Bob Cabral Pinot Noir Troubadour 2017

Wow! This Pinot is an ultra-rich and luxurious new success that commences with an alluring bouquet of warm Christmas spices leading to a velvety smooth texture. The magical flavors include pomegranate, kirsch, nutmeg, pipe tobacco, and a provocative finish (60+ seconds) that offers savory hints of creamy oak plus black truffles. This new discovery reminds...

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95 Points

Drew Pinot Noir Estate Faîte De Mer Farm 2020

This wine has everything you want in a cool climate Pinot: crisp acidity, beautiful florals, and tangy fruit; however, there’s another layer packed with juicy pomegranate, fresh cranberry, and cherry cola that takes it to the next level. These coastal grapes sit above the fog line, meaning they get to soak up the warm CA...

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97 Points

Beaux Freres Pinot Noir Belle Soeurs Cuvee 2019

“This delightfully bright Pinot launches forth with lavish aromas and notes of ripe blue fruit, black raspberries, baking spices, roses and a dusting of cocoa powder. An interplay of vibrancy and fine tannins lend focus to a luxuriously silky palate, with pomegranate and graham cracker nuances building texture and length onto a finish with black...

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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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96 Points

Cattleya Pinot Noir Cuvee #1 2021

Seductive nose of dark fruit, potpourri and spices. Very juicy and expressive on the palate with 3D cherry, strawberry and sarsaparilla flavors. Gorgeous round texture with a satisfying weight. Long, bright finish. Beautiful. Enjoy now through 2026. – September 2022

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97 Points

CHEV Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2019

Begins with a bright, racy nose with welcoming baking spices. The palate bursts with ripe Russian River fruit including dazzling red berry and juicy plum. Luxuriously fullbodied texture with silky, polished tannin and lingering freshness. Undeniable and captivating, Browne has crafted another huge hit that will thrill anytime over the next 5- 7 years. –...

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98 Points

Domaine Vacheron Sancerre Rouge ‘Les Marnes’ 2010

Wow, what a treat to taste after a decade in the cellar…almost Chateau Rayas-like! Still fresh, and youthful with intense notes of Morello cherry, perfectly ripe raspberries, crunchy cranberries and red plum with well integrated accents of Darjeeling tea and aromatic potpourri with savory notes of Morel mushrooms. Enjoy over the next 2-3 years for maximum...

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The Hilt Pinot Noir Estate Sta. Rita Hills 2019

This elegant Estate Pinot Noir is a gorgeous value that will impress on any day of the week. The bouquet pulls you in with juicy red cherry, cranberry, raspberry, ripe strawberry, and savory herbs. The palate is silky smooth with a mouthwatering finish. – August 2022

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98 Points

Goldeneye Pinot Noir Ten Degrees 2019

Soaring out of the glass with perfumed, fresh fruit aromatics, this showstopper captures the depth and complexity found exclusively in the most luxurious Pinots in America (a short list!). The palate features an array of intense dark fruit flavors including cranberry, chocolate-covered cherry, toasty oak, and truffle. The deftly balanced finish offers hints of smoky...

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