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2010 Alta Maria Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Maria Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 35
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TashNYC wrote: 91 points
September 27, 2016 - A touch of alcohol on the finish (wine is showing its age) but still very tasty with our grilled Atlantic salmon and especially our fine, grilled salmon skin and grilled mushrooms. Drink now.
We had 1.5 cases and this was our last bottle. We will miss you, Alta Maria. Great QPR for $20 / bottle. -
jeffjohnsonjj@hotmail.com Likes this wine: 89 points
April 29, 2016 - My last bottle and I will miss it. Solid QPR, a bit of a Pinot Syrah but I like it for that.
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PSUSteve Likes this wine: 91 points
September 29, 2015 - Pop and pour. Very similar to October 2014. Tart cranberry dominates. I think this will drink fine past the end of the drinking range (2015).
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TashNYC wrote: 91 points
May 31, 2015 - Delicious wine with grilled salmon and mushrooms (From memory)
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TashNYC wrote:
May 31, 2015 - cellar clean-up
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November/December 2013, IWC Issue #171 (link)(Alta Maria Vineyards Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
12/13/2013 (link) 90 points(Alta Maria Pinot Noir) Black-tinged dark cherry red color; grenadine syrup, tart cherry, dark spice, dried cherry, tart black cherry nose; tight, tasty, medium bodied, tart cherry, tart black cherry, raspberry syrup, grenadine syrup, baking spice palate; medium-plus finish (14.3% alcohol; 15% whole cluster; 11 months in barrel)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2010
- Type Red
- Producer Alta Maria
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Maria Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 6 (1%)
- In Cellars 106 (19%)
- Consumed 454 (80%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
96% Like It 28 votes
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Maria Valley
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