December 2, 2014 - Really conflicted about this wine. On the one hand, this is not the normal flavor profile for a Pinot Noir. On the other hand, it's hard not to love the delicious plum and smoke flavors, especially given the relative lack of tannins. This was a velvety, sensuous experience. Paired exceptionally and equally well with turkey noodle soup, jerk chicken, and brown sugar ham.
September 26, 2014 - For $10, this Pinot holds up well. But you only get a little more than what you pay for.
March 19, 2014 - I'd never guess this to be a Pinot in a blind tasting. However, it is generous in dark cherry fruitiness, and would be a nice pizza or barbecue wine.
January 15, 2014 - Continues to be a good value pinot noir w/ good cherry & berry fruit & enough acidity to pair well with food
November 23, 2013 - always a great value cali pinot. cherry, mineral and forest floor on the nose. subtle oak, cherry, mineral and some blueberry on the finish.
October 27, 2013 - Aromas of strawberries, cassis with a mild oak fade in the glass. Good berry and cherry fruit flavors with subtle accents of oak, char and herbs finishing dry and clean with decent length. Great value
June 27, 2013 - Good cheap Pinot Noir. Magnum bottle
June 8, 2013 - Overly dry and sour
May 16, 2013 - Always good!
March 30, 2013 - Wow. This wine is not very good. Had a glass at a restaurant and it was completely flat, showing no fruit. I read that after opening up (45 mins - an hour) it did show better, but this left me very disappointed.