2017 Byron Pinot Noir Fiddlestix Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills

Community Tasting Notes (5) Avg Score: 91.3 points

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  4/14/2024 - Oberhau wrote: 88 Points

  Definitely detect the markers of a first rate SRH Pinot on the nose and palate, but it is largely devoid of fruit at 7 years old and the elements of earthiness and mustiness dominate. The finish is lasting but a bit bitter. Needs to be accompanied by food.

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  2/21/2023 - wabi47 wrote:

  muted and a bit oaky on day one; more open black cherry, and very nice on day two

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  11/28/2022 - SMZ wrote: 93 Points

  Maybe the best $30 Pinot (got it on sale at K&R) I’ve ever had….the QPR is off the charts. Smooth and plush and really flavorful. What a find!

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  9/28/2022 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Medium-deep ruby red in color. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, strawberries & plums with overtones of floral & earthy/dusty notes, spices, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla in the background. Medium bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors cherries, strawberries & plums with spices, cherry-cola notes, minerals & oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present although it does have the fruit & structure for continued development with a few years of additional aging. Excellent value when found at discount.

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  12/7/2019 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 92 Points

  The Second Annual Blind Tasting of American Pinot Noir: Retail $50. A bit on the darker side both in color and aroma. Vanilla and red fruit. Rich and full with a nice level of tartness. On the bigger side of Pinot. Excellent. 91-93 Points. thedrunkencyclist.com

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