Reviews & Ratings

2010 Santa Barbara Winery Pinot Noir "Sta Rita Hills"

Winery: Santa Barbara Winery

Vintage: 2010

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Sta Rita Hills"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Santa Rita Hills

State or country: CA

Price: $25

Cases produced: 3,804

KWG Score: 91 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: May 1, 2013

Wine Review: This Pinot Noir was clearly the best deal to emerge from our big blind tasting. At $25 it is a steal. It is dark red colored and opens with a mild strawberry and black cherry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic and juicy. The flavor profile is a cherry cola with notes of red currant and cinnamon. The panel also detected a touch of red grape, black pepper and oak. It was pretty complex for a $25 Pinot. The finish is dry and it fades away nicely. The panel felt this wine was very food friendly and versatile. The suggested pair this wine with a veal chop or fresh sliced Norwegian salmon with a lemon dill remoulade. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Not Available

Buy it: Use 1000 Corks to find stores that sell Santa Barbara Winery 2010 Pinot Noir.