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Red
2011 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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joesi16 wrote:
December 25, 2023 - On the decline, very little fruit and not much else. Some sediment and a long cork that breaks so use an ah so.
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JoeDwine wrote: 90 points
February 18, 2021 - With Pork Chops...still bright, light raspberry, black cherry and spice rack. Fairly floral but nothing stood out.good QPR
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James Kim Likes this wine: 88 points
February 22, 2020 - Wine Tasting Group - No Theme - Feb. 22, 2020 (My place): Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County, CA. Aromas of warm baking spices, black cherries, and bark. Black cherries on the palate with a bit of cough syrup followed by bark, and baking spices. Nice acids with an elegant texture. There a bit of hot cinnamon on the finish which wound up being a distraction for me. Otherwise, a solid and enjoyable pinot.
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dt95 Does not like this wine: 70 points
November 3, 2017 - 10 bottles through a case. Thin, very light. Little fruit, not much of anything. Paid less than $15, delivered - won’t be buying more.
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joesi16 wrote:
December 14, 2016 - Decent wine for $15 but didn't really taste like a pinot noir. I tasted some spice, ground herbs and a touch of pepper more like a Syrah.
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By Josh Raynolds
Focus on Santa Barbara County (Dec 2014), 12/1/2014 (link)(Alta Maria Vineyards Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley Santa Maria Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
Santa Barbara: The Thrill of Discovery (Jul 2014) (link)(Alta Maria Vineyards Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley Santa Maria Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
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
4/19/2014 (link) 88 points(Alta Maria Pinot Noir) Medium dark ruby color; brown sugar, tart cherry, talc nose; very tart cherry, talc, tart raspberry palate with near medium acidity; medium-plus finish (12.7% alcohol)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- 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 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 92 (14%)
- Consumed 544 (86%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
95% Like It 19 votes
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- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Maria Valley
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