Vivacious and expressive, with sleek raspberry and cherry flavors laced with rose petal, orange peel and hints of forest floor as this sails on the long, supple finish.
A lovely and charming nose of strawberries, raspberries, crushed stones, tea leaves and some mild spices. It’s medium-bodied, silky and crunchy, with a purity of fruit throughout and a voluptuous, well-rounded texture toward... Read More
Sleek and handsomely structured, with expressive raspberry and red plum flavors laced with black tea, forest floor and hints of mineral, building tension toward medium-grained tannins.
Acidic red berries, fresh raspberries, chalk and a hint of herbal freshness. Crunchy and fresh, full of verve. Transparent and nimble with soft, round tannins and a bright, linear finish. Drink now.
The 2019 Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County brings more up-front fruit, with lots of ripe framboise and strawberry notes as well as flowers and spice. Pure, up-front, wonderfully balanced, and elegant on the palate, it has nicely... Read More
This is attractive with bright cherries, raspberries, dried blood orange and pomegranate. Some spices, too. It is toned and compact on the palate with chalky tannins and fresh cherry and savory herb flavors. Medium body. Flavorful... Read More
A juicy and tasty pinot with aromas of dark cherries, sliced mushrooms, chocolate strawberries, cardamom and nutmeg. Medium-bodied, creamy and well-balanced, with fine-grained tannins and a bright finish. Drink now or hold.... Read More
A juicy, plump style, laden with dark cherry and mulled blackberry notes and infused with dark tea and singed anise. The toasty finish seems aimed at the hedonist crowd. Drink now through 2026. 1,029 cases made.
A lovely Pinot Noir from a maker that makes 60% whites, with vineyards in several 1er Crus in the Cote de Beaune. Light bodied and heavily perfumed, this is a perfect entry level wine to highlight Monnot's focus on purity... Read More