Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
Medium ruby, garnet color; ripe strawberry, light boysenberry aroma, very fruity, slight wildness here, nice depth; medium bodied, textured on the palate, roundish on the palate; red fruit, some brown stems in the flavors, nice; medium bodied, smooth; ripe berry in the flavors; medium finish.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
You know how hard it is to find a "value" Pinot Noir? Way hard, this category of wine is one of most difficult channels in the business. The 2013 Wine Spots is pretty nice and quite true to varietal; easy in the finish, just begs for a tenderloin of pork, with a savory wine reduction sauce. Medium ruby, garnet color; ripe strawberry, light boysenberry aroma, very fruity, slight wildness here, nice depth; medium bodied, textured on the palate, roundish on the palate; red fruit, some brown stems in the flavors, nicely appointed; medium finish. (Tasted: March 5, 2015, San Francisco, CA)
As early as the 1970s Carneros became known as a source of terrific Pinot Noir, and was one of the first California regions to gain such a reputation. The combination of sunny days, cooling fog and thin clay soils are tailor-made for the variety. Another factor in Pinot Noir’s prominent place here is vintners’ willingness to experiment widely. The history of the grape in Carneros is marked by continuous research into clonal variations, viticultural techniques and site selection. Careful evaluation over time has revealed a signature flavor profile as well. Complex aromas and flavors of cherry, red berry, spice, earth and cola appear time and again in Carneros Pinot Noir. To this day the appellation remains one of California’s standard bearers for the variety.