Pennacchio Pinot Noir Reviews

Fresh, with snappy raspberry, watermelon and strawberry fruit that's focused and vibrant, ending with firm tannins that show a pleasant crushed rock loaminess. Drink now through 2023. - J.L.

Drying and tannic, with earthy berry flavors that are intense and rustic, especially in texture. Offers a cedary oak edge on the finish. Drink now through 2020. 154 cases made.

A moderately high-toned nose features notes of raspberry, cranberry and red cherry leads to opulent and very rich medium weight flavors that possess noticeable mid-palate sweetness that is contrasted against a slightly odd finish that displays an unusual sweet/dry/bitter character. In this case it is less pronounced than in the Thornton but it’s present all the same.

Strikes a delicate balance between ripe cherry and strawberry, with a dash of smoky oak.

Deep ruby. Cherry-cola and oak spices on the deeply scented nose. Plush and appealingly sweet, offering spicy dark berry and cherry flavors and notes of candied rose and mocha. An open-knit, fruity pinot that exhibits good upfront appeal and finishes with gentle tannins and good cling.