Red

Santa Catalina Island Vineyards Pinot Noir

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California · California Other · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Pinot Noir
Country
United States
Region
California · California Other
Appellation
Santa Catalina Island Vineyards
Alcohol
14.5%
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast duck · pork loin · grilled mushrooms · roasted trout

Rated vintages

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 201492 pts

    This ambitious project delivers another great wine with plenty of deliciousness to substantiate its crazy endeavor to plant grapes on a windswept island. Baked red plum, cola and cinnamon aromas lead into an acid-driven palate full of ripe yet tangy cranberry fruit and a strong…

  • 2013

  • 201294 pts

    This challenging island vineyard, planted in 2007, delivers a stunningly delicate but ripe wine, with aromas of smashed cranberry and strawberry pairing perfectly to sarsaparilla and sautéed oyster mushroom elements. The continually emerging palate shows dried citrus peels, iron…

  • 2011

  • 2009