Domaine Carneros, Famous Gate Pinot Noir, Los Carneros
Domaine Carneros · California › Los Carneros › United States of America
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89
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16
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Taster #3390
· Nov 18, 2025
90/100
Preferred the lighter Avant-Garde
2022 vintage
Taster #5026
· Jan 4, 2025
94/100
On the nose- Big dark fruits, dark cherries, red raspberries, plums, boysenberries, red and black currants, cassis, violets, bergamot tea, dark blueberries, baked berry pie notes, cinnamon, oak, vanilla, forest floor, rose petals, grilled figs. On the palate- Big dark fruits and dark cherries, red raspberries and plums, boysenberries and red and black fruits, cassis and violets, bergamot tea and dark blueberries, baked berry pie notes and cinnamon, oak and vanilla, forest floor and rose petals with some grilled figs …
2022 vintage
Taster #0516
· Dec 16, 2024
87/100
Nothing special, perhaps over the hill? Excessively tart, failed to soften over 2+ hours. Some pretty floral and red fruit notes on the finish.
2013 vintage
Taster #8523
· Nov 24, 2022
93/100
Terrific with Thanksgiving spread. From magnum. Opened up in the glass. Berries and rose on the nose. Still had plenty of fruit, smooth mouth texture and just hints of pepper and spice. Had shifted just slightly to the earthy side compared to younger vintages. Deep finish.
2013 vintage
Taster #2346
· Sep 2, 2019
$80 and on Row in my cellar
2013 vintage
Taster #1078
· May 3, 2019
93/100
Love this wine! Sometimes we get "involved" in detailing the wine. This time I am adding thoughts about pairings - this wine is "strong" enough to standup to a grilled steak (although there are other wines that would pair better) and also pair with salmon (grilled or seared). It is a heavier pinot than some from Sonoma (yes - I know Dom Carneros straddles both Napa and Sonoma), but referring more to coastal and Russian River. Hope this helps.
2013 vintage
Taster #1078
· Feb 28, 2019
90/100
Perhaps a fluke or something else, but this ONE bottle was not as enjoyable as some identical others (same vintage - same storage) - go figure? The wine did improve the more chance it got to sit and open up.
2013 vintage
Taster #0420
· Dec 24, 2018
90/100
Drinking great PnP
2013 vintage
Taster #4169
· Aug 31, 2018
91/100
I was very presently surprised with this wine. It is not bold and unbalanced which is all so common in pinots from california. It has well pitched acid, balanced fruit component and no obtrusive notes of oak. (if new oak was used it was very beautifully integrated) Strongly recommended for those who enjoy a Pinot with a more balanced sensibility.
2013 vintage
Taster #0839
· Jun 29, 2018
91/100
Big fruit for Pinot Noir.
2013 vintage
Taster #3455
· May 19, 2018
89/100
Waited to long?
2013 vintage
Taster #7586
· Mar 30, 2018
94/100
Shabbat & Pesach Shalom, y’all! Mr. Hatsby finds this one to be more flavorful, with more more depth and character, than many other Pinot Noirs. Decanted in the glass about 30 minutes. We are enjoying this with a smoked lamb’s leg.
2013 vintage
Taster #4940
· Nov 12, 2017
94/100
- Garnet color.
2013 vintage
Taster #4940
· Nov 10, 2017
93/100
- Garnet color.
2013 vintage
Taster #6597
· May 13, 2017
94/100
We decanted this one for about an before dinner. It is a very good Pinot Noir.
2013 vintage
Taster #8874
· Nov 26, 2016
60/100
Domaine Carneros really has no business making Pinot Noirs. The worst I've ever had by a large margin and easily the worst visit during my Napa trip. A generous 60 points.
2013 vintage
Taster #6802
· Sep 14, 2016
88/100
Tried this at the winery...it needs more time to Balance the flavors. Currently a bit tannic but nice flavors.
2013 vintage