Lot 485 | 2023 Monterey County Pinot Noir 750ml

Lot 485
2023 Monterey County Pinot Noir

750ml

$40/bottle under the original label

This gem hails from Monterey County, a chilly region with a reputation for producing elegant, highly regarded Pinots with remarkable consistency. As is typical with this region, the combination of quality and value is on full display. Lot 485 is a 100% estate-grown Pinot Noir with Burgundian leanings, sourced from a winery that's been a staple of the Monterey Pinot scene for decades.

On the nose, aromas of rose petal, raspberry coulis, and mushrooms are accented by dried strawberries and forest floor. Upon entry, cherries and strawberry sauce intermingle with dried leaves, framed by balanced acidity and small, crushed tannins. A long, dynamic finale begins with a spiced wave, settling into red berries and a kiss of vanilla before rose hips and vanilla bean overtake the umami.


14.2% alc

Overall rating: 4.5555553 / 5 from 27 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This Pinot Noir from Monterey County offers a Burgundian-leaning expression with aromas of rose petal, raspberry, and mushrooms, complemented by a balanced acidity and small tannins. Valued at $40/bottle, it's available for $22, showcasing quality and consistency from a reputable winery.

Summary topics

  • Pinot Quality (35%): Many customers remarked that the pinot is great, awesome, excellent, solid, and nice.
  • Pinot Noir Profile (22%): Many customers appreciated the lighter side of the Pinot Noir, finding it to be lighter and earthier than usual.

Review topics: [flavor, value, pinot, pinot noir, wine, finish, fruit, palate].

Review highlights

  • "Classic Monterey Pinot, medium body, nice flavors." — Chuck N.
  • "A light pinot with cherry flavors, great mid palate with smooth finish." — Luke M.
  • "Excellent everyday Pinot" — Adam D.

Reviews

Awesome Pinot Noir!

"This has been our "best find" yet on De Negoce. Delicious fruit forward cherry notes with moderate body and balanced tannins. We have purchased 3 cases of this wine and paired against many of our $50 Santa Lucia Highlands and Willamette Pinots and this wine at 1/3 the price holds its own. YUM!"

— Steven T. (5/5)

New to me but wonderful

"This one's a step outside my usual lane — I tend toward heavier reds, and Pinot Noir is lighter and earthier than what I normally reach for. That said, it's easy to like: soft red fruit, a little earthiness underneath, nothing that needs cellaring. It's ready to drink now, and it's a nice change of pace if you're used to bigger, heavier wines."

— Bill (5/5)

Monterey County Pinot Noir

"Exceptional varietal Pinot Noir. Medium, refreshing, and nicely balanced."

— David P. (5/5)

Monterey Pinot Noir

"My wife and I had this with a grilled salmon and loved it! A light pinot with cherry flavors, great mid palate with smooth finish. A delishish pinot noir!"

— Luke M. (5/5)

Great Pinot

"Light, crisp, nice fruit over tones. Little hint of sweetness"

— Mary K. (5/5)

Nice Pinot

"I was concerned because I don’t usually like Monterey Pinot, this Pinot was OK but not my favorite. I’d probably rate it as a 3. 7. For me there are so many really good Pinot’s I wouldn’t order this again. Just kind of lack luster."

— Randell H. (4/5)

Excellent Choice

"We had this wine with our beef Caesar wraps last night. Excellent pairing."

— Robert O. (5/5)

Good wine

"Classic Monterey Pinot, medium body, nice flavors."

— Chuck N. (5/5)

Not bad, but not for me

"This is a heavier pinot than I am used to. Not for me, but still a decent sip."

— Nicholas J. (3/5)

2023 Monterey County Pinot

"Over the top! Did you say Monterey or Sonoma?"

— WILLIAM M. (5/5)

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