Carol Shelton Wines Pinot Noir Larson Vineyard Carneros
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
89
/100
Reviews
5
professional
Vintages
1
2011
Other
89/100
Pinot Noir
NV
Community Reviews
55
Reviews
89.2
Avg Score
91
Highest
Taster #4744
· Mar 21, 2016
90/100
Wonderful Sonoma Pinot from the first lady of Zin! Surprised by the seamless texture and level of refinement.
2011 vintage
Taster #4041
· Jan 26, 2015
90/100
Delicious, more complex than most California Pinots.
2011 vintage
Taster #7585
· Nov 29, 2013
89/100
Very approachable Pinot for being so young. Good dark fruit and pretty straight forward.
2011 vintage
Taster #0783
· Oct 25, 2013
86/100
Carol Shelton Winery (Santa Rosa, CA) : Smells really jammy and bold, with black cherries, red currants, some caramel and toast as well. Full-bodied and jammy on the palate, a bit uncharacteristic of 2011 Sonoma Pinots perhaps. I do like the velvety texture and the rich black cherry flavors. Some toast and mocha as well. You know that Old World lover who always makes fun of California Pinots tasting like Petite Sirah? Well, this one actually has 5% Petite Sirah, …
2011 vintage
Taster #2546
· Dec 8, 2012
91/100
Very dark ruby color; intense, baked berry, black cherry, violets, roasted cherry nose; tight, tart cherry, black cherry, violets, herbs palate; medium-plus finish
2011 vintage