Laetitia, Estate Pinot Noir, Arroyo Grande Valley

Mature A bit of baked red fruit . Nice balance of acidity and alcohol. Pretty good, has had almost perfect storage since bought from the vineyard.

2008 vintage

Saw a "value" rating from The Wine Spectator and now am questioning their judgment.

2014 vintage

Excellent, had with lasagna. Lightly tobacco but not over powering.

2014 vintage

Light on the nose and palate. Fruit takes a backseat to oak. Well balanced and smooth but not too complex. Easy drinking. Good value - definitely a good showing in the $15 - $20 range of Cali Pinots.

2014 vintage

Tobacco, to strong, did not like, old world

2014 vintage

Nice, light style Pinot....light ruby color, light in weight and body. Cinnamon and some 5-spice on the nose, along with some raspberry notes and red stewed fruits. Quite restrained on the nose. On the palate again relatively light-weight confirming what was described on the nose with some fresh cherry in addition. Enjoyable, easy to drink lightweight style pinot.

2014 vintage

Medium ruby color; nutmeg, ripe cherry, cherry syrup, brown sugar nose; ripe cherry, cherry puree, brown sugar palate with some balancing acidity; medium finish (13.9% alcohol; 11 months in oak, 30% new)

2014 vintage

This bottle was past due. Fruit and acid, no tannin left.

2008 vintage

- Crimsom color with fast forming legs. It's somewhat balanced and has flavours of blackberry with a light/medium body. Flabby texture with a medium finish.

2008 vintage

Very enjoyable, classic Pinot Noir, berry-red color, cherry, raspberry and black pepper on the palate. Better balance than 2007. Consistent performer and one of my perennial favorite Pinots.

2008 vintage

Pop 'n pour. Had one glass at a party. Nicely balanced Pinot. Nothing remarkable but a decent Pinot.

2008 vintage

Yummy - strong fruit nose (almost syrupy ) and flavor, but not sweet. WINEMAKER NOTES: "The nose shows cranberry, pomegranate, and a light plum note with cinnamon and cardamom spice. The palate delivers the nose elements well and adds touches of coffee, earth and smoke and has a long finish. Deep (nearly opaque) purple/ruby color."

2008 vintage

Best wine I have ever tasted. So much more full of big bold flavor than any other wine I have ever experienced. Yet so clean and smooth. Simply brilliant. I can't wait to try it again. Thank you to Andy the Sommelier at Nosh Wine Bar in Omaha.

2008 vintage

Impressive. Good for three nights. Nice Cally coastal fruit flavors which we prefer to Oregon and Washington.

2008 vintage

Spicy and green pepper on the nose. Still some fruit. Bit of holly notes and gingerbread. Strawberry and blueberry as well. Pleasant, yet light.

2008 vintage

Great Pinot Noir! Paired with chicken piccata and polenta with garlic, basil, prociutto, and white bean topping. Delish!

2008 vintage

Drank this with Christmas dinner, turkey, wild rice etc. Very enjoyable. Dry, clean, good with rich gravy.

2008 vintage

Nose of cherry and blackberry. Palate of dark chocolate cherry. Low tannin, but still rounded and in a more fruity style. Doesn't have complexity like great Pinot, but enjoyable.

2008 vintage

Flush raspberry fruit to the nose. Smells ripe, and indeed, is rather ripe across the palate. Low acid, low tannins, soft, drink now. Tangy though, with some lingering complexity and some grip. I am wrong about those tannins, they creep up on the back end giving the wine some gumption. Not in the "great" category of wine yet damn drinkable and well done at $18.

2008 vintage

Deep magenta. Boozy nose w/ sweet syrupy berry tones and bitter cacao liqueur. Just a hint of standard cola/strawberry/cherry. Surprising sour fruit - cranberry, pomegranate - leads to burnt toast flavors. Thin body. Saltiness develops, but lacks appropriate richness to back up salt and sour flavors. Booze prevents refreshment. Flavors finish unclean.

2008 vintage

Deep (nearly opaque) purple/ruby robe with violet rim. Clean, intense nose of black cherries, smoked meats and Asian spices. Full-bodied and heavily-extracted on the palate, with medium acidity and medium sweet tannins. The flavors mirror the nose. No drop-off on the middle palate here...the fruit/extraction is not a mirage, persisting to a medium-to-long, smooth finish. This is very nice, new-world Pinot (and represents good value). Drink now-12/14.

2008 vintage

lack complixity. Decanted - over a few hours it opened up but only to the extent that it fully displayed it ripe fruit. oak is reasonably well integrated. It is a decent cheap domestic Pinot.

2008 vintage

91 plus points. One of my favorite Pinots. Oak, vanilla, and red fruit on the nose. More of the same on the mid-palate, with a soft finish. Not tart like some pinots. Very well balanced and a buy-again for the price.

2008 vintage

I would guess some stems on the fruit, but nicely done, integrated. Pretty fruit character on the nose, showing Pinot's spice very nicely. Grip, but slight on the body, just enough to let you know its there, balanced in its big ness.

2008 vintage

At jocko's 7/31/10...with my bitch...she lovely

2008 vintage

This was easily the way to go when considering price from my perspective. Rich, great fruit. Soft on the palate, and easy to drink. Very Cali. 87-88

2008 vintage

Ok. Not great.

2008 vintage

Vibrant, a bit smoky and fruity.

2008 vintage

Cherry, raspberry and spices on the nose. Dark cherry, spice, and chocolate on the palate. Smooth, medium-plus finish. Well-balanced acidity. A good value, elegant, feminine Pinot Noir.

2008 vintage

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