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Carneros Pinot Noir Reviews

Score: 4 stars | June 1, 2013 | Restaurant Wine
Round and full bodied, this is a lightly oaked, ripely flavored wine with good balance, and a long, lightly oaky finish. It tastes of plum, cherry, toast, rose petal, sage and raspberry.
Score: 92 | October 1, 2012 | Beverage Dynamics
Buena Vista is the state's oldest premium winery, and they have focused on using high-quality fruit from the region during their century-and-a-half-plus existence; an elegant ruby color; the nose is dominated by black cherry, red berry notes and spice; the palate has plenty of rich fruit; a refreshing, balanced and long finish.
Score: 92 | October 1, 2012 | Beverage Dynamics
Buena Vista is the state's oldest premium winery, and they have focused on using high-quality fruit from the region during their century-and-a-half-plus existence; an elegant ruby color; the nose is dominated by black cherry, red berry notes and spice; the palate has plenty of rich fruit; a refreshing, balanced and long finish.
Score: 88 | September 30, 2012 | Wine Spectator
This is appealing for its focused savory herb and dried berry flavors. A cedary, loamy earth aftertaste marks the finish. One of James Laube's recommended California Pinot Noirs.
Score: Silver | July 1, 2012 | Sunset International Wine Competition 2012
Score: 88 | June 30, 2012 | Wine Spectator
This Pinot is appealing for its focused savory herb and dried berry flavors, which gain depth and complexity. A cedarly, loamy earth aftertaste marks the finish. Drink now through 2017.
Score: Silver | June 18, 2012 | Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Score: Best of Class / Double Gold | April 25, 2012 | North of the Gate Wine Competition
Score: Silver Medal | April 5, 2012 | Riverside International Wine Competition
Score: Silver Medal | January 27, 2012 | US National Wine Competition
Score: Silver Medal | January 19, 2012 | San Antonio Wine