December 7, 2023 - Wonderful wine, that despite being on the pricier side, will liven up any evening. Pours to a dark reddish purple in the glass with a full bodied feel to it. Notes of dark cherries and berries. spices, and orange peel. Full bodied on the palate with a long finish. Very enjoyable.
December 6, 2023 - Perfectly clear and saturated. Slow legs. 4
Clean but subdued nose. Evergreens, plums, dark cherries, cocoa, smoke. Enjoyable. 12
Medium bodied. Bone dry, but still a bit candied. Juicy and complex. This is where the wine shines, but it is still a fish out of water. In spite of the quality, there is no sense of place for me. 16
I do respect the quality of the winemaking exhibited in this bottle, but it just falls short of exceptional. 7
December 10, 2022 - I did not enjoy this wine. It wasn't a bad bottle but didn't work for me.
July 15, 2022 - Riesling & Pinot Noir Night (Peking Duck House Downtown): High pitched, juicy red with notes of cherry and raspberry compote. A bit old worldy. It actually reminds me of Givry on a ripe year. Enjoyable now but it should age nicely, still fairly primary.
October 29, 2021 - Dark cherry, molasses, spice. Had this a few years back at the vineyard and it continues to surpass expectations. Would absolutely drink again.
April 7, 2021 - A nose of woodsmoke, asian spice, meat glaze, intermingling with some red plums and cherry preserves -- quite aromatic. The palate definitely has nice intensity with many of the same notes, plus the addition of a touch citrus marmalade. The palate definitely has a round quality with medium acid and medium, maybe medium+, body. Finishes with some nice hold that showcases some preserves and cooked fruit.
Definitely enjoyable, though a touch extracted on the palate, I was looking for just a little bit more freshness and to have it dialed back just a little. I think this will please a lot of palates though, and it's definitely delivering in its intended style.
April 5, 2021 - Cherry, plum and cassis on the palate with an earthy, smoky finish. Checks all the boxes for a Sta. Rita Hills Pinot. Nicely done with good balance and limited acidity.
January 22, 2021 - This is a delicious full bodied Pinot.
December 27, 2020 - Walt’s Sta. Rita Hills offering. Smoky, earthy with sour cherry and plum on the palate. All the classic characteristics of the region. If Sea Smoke is the standard, this comes awfully close. I found this to be less acidic than a sea Smoke, making this approachable earlier. Very tasty and well priced.
December 9, 2020 - Cinnamon, sandalwood, clean dirt and dark berry fruit in the nose.
Strawberry jam, vanilla beans, and currant
Well balanced
Long lingering finish