Reviews & Ratings

2005 Kenneth Volk Vineyards Pinot Noir "Santa Barbara County"

Winery: Kenneth Volk Vineyards

Vintage: 2005

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Santa Barbara County"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Santa Barbara County

State or country: CA

Price: $24

Cases produced: 709

KWG Score: 91 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.99-90)

Review date: April 22, 2008

Wine Review: This bright ruby wine is so smooth and elegant that it was very appealing to us. This wine opens with a fresh spicy strawberry like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is silky, well balanced, very easy to drink, and displays light strawberry flavors with notes of raspberry and cocoa. The finish is dry and brief. This wine did not have the gusto of many of the Pinot’s that we tried, but it was so delicious that we felt on the whole it was better than most. This food friendly wine would pair perfectly with Salmon. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: This garnet colored Pinot Noir has aromas of, strawberry, cherry, rhubarb, and humus. On the palate, this medium bodied wine has flavors of ripe red fruits, green tea, Kola nut and Asian spice. This Pinot Noir is extremely versatile and complements a wide range of cuisine. The earthy minerality that this wine displays works well with dishes including mushroom and braised vegetables dishes,or try with cedar plank salmon or Asian spice rubbed roast chicken.

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