Sommelier-turned-winemaker Chris Miller is acutely aware of value in the Pinot Noir market, and this is a new leader in that category. Bing cherry, roasted pork and pepper show on the nose, while the palate packs tangy pomegranate with bay leaf, juniper and wild sage. *Editor's Choice* (MK)
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Staff Reviews
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By: Chris DePaoli9/30/2019K&L Staff MemberAn exceptional offering from a new winemaker that is on track for major successes, this is the new store standard for American Pinots anywhere near this price point. I'm not trying to sound grandiose, this bottle simply over delivers on too many fronts to be seriously challenged. An exceptionally modern domestic offering with classic roots, this isn't your Dad's California Pinot. Cruchy, tight, light and refreshing, this is as crushable as Pinot gets. The airy structure belays its complexity, with a phenomenal meaty, red fruit nose transitioning to a palate that's loaded with springtime garigue and spicy fruits.
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By: Thomas Smith9/3/2019K&L Staff MemberWhat a nose on this. Gorgeous notes of cranberry, cherry, and strawberry come raging out of the glass here, along with great fruity followup on the palate. Incredibly smooth, soft and supple while gushing with red fruit, this is a lot of great Pinot for the price.
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By: Kaj Stromer8/28/2019K&L Staff MemberThis is a must try Pinot Noir. We’ve had some amazing success already with several wines from Seabold / Bold Wine Co. The Monterey Pinot is possibly the most versatile wine out of winemaker Chris Millers portfolio. Along with the bright red cherry aroma there’s also a tough of smoke on the nose. On the palate you get bright, crunchy, red apple and just a hint of cranberry and wood spice. This may be the perfect Thanksgiving dinner red. Is it too early?
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By: Stefanie Juelsgaard8/27/2019K&L Staff MemberI loved the rusticity of this wine. It's not polished to within and inch of its life and nothing is added to mask the flavors of the fruit. This is a pure expression of fruit and site. Bright and expressive, this is a great everyday offering, with just a touch of savory, dusky tannin to take it from porch wine to the dinner table.
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By: Greg St. Clair8/27/2019K&L Staff MemberThe nose of this wine is fresh, bright with an earthy, stemmy aromatic that serves as complexity. On the palate this wine shows medium plus body, lots of richness and lives up to the label in Boldness. This isn’t a sweet, fruit filled Pinot, this wine is for those who are looking for more savory, earthy character and with that it delivers beyond its’ price point. Good tannins, power, and lots of intrigue if you want to get out of the sweetish California Pinot Parade, this is your wine.
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By: James Bradshaw8/26/2019K&L Staff MemberThis 2017 Monterey Pinot offers the perfect blend of sweet, cherry fruit and savory tones. Its modest nose belies the broad range of flavors this Chris Miller charmer delivers. Bay leaf, dark chocolate, smoke, and Porcini mushroom all make an appears and to pleasing effect. Perhaps most captivating is its smooth and supple delivery with the wine gliding with ease across the palate. There's a distinctly Burgundian quality, adding a level of gravitas not commonly found in a wine at this price. This is easily one of the finer value-priced Pinots on the market.
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By: Ryan Woodhouse8/26/2019K&L Staff MemberWho said you can't find legit, delicious Pinot Noir under $20!? This bottle is very serious for the money. Classically cool climate styled, crunchy berry fruits, leaf litter, sous bois, dusty spices. Bright and juicy on the palate with fresh acidity and great length. Unfined, unfiltered, very authentic, contemporary California Pinot Noir executed for a steal of a price point. Measures up well against good Bourgogne Rouge or a village wine like Savigny-Lès-Beaune or Marsannay with that slightly wild, earthy, red fruited profile. Food friendly and versatile; a great new "house wine" for lovers of cool climate Pinot Noir.
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