Reviews
Wine Details
Lot 704 greets you with a harmonious blend of black cherry and plum wrapped in cinnamon spice underpinned by rose petals. On the palate, lush, ripe berries and cola integrate well with toasty oak, dried herbs, and balanced acidity. The quick, dry finish is redolent with tobacco leaf and dried mushrooms, making for an incredibly quaffable, elegant Carneros gem.
- Vintage
- 2018
- Appellation
- Carneros
- Grape
- Pinot Noir
- Alcohol by Volume
- 14.5%
- Cases Produced
- 2000
- Drink/hold
- Now through 2025
- Release Email
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Cam Confidential
The Carneros region straddles both Napa and Sonoma, with its cool foggy climate and prevailing marine winds from the nearby San Pablo Bay providing ideal growing conditions for Pinot grapes. Lot 704 comes to us from a small family-owned winery located on its Napa side. Planted to east-facing hillside vineyards that receive morning sun as well as shade from the afternoon heat, these 20-40 year-old vines are the source for smooth, elegant wines vintage after vintage. Produced entirely from estate-grown fruit and barreled in French oak for just under a year, this is an eminently drinkable Pinot that’s an immediate candidate to be everyone’s favorite house pour. $35 under its original label.
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Timothy
Verified Purchase
8/1/2020
stood out for me compared to some of the other pinots
Can't pinpoint what it was exactly but this Pinot caught my attention vs some of the other Pinot's I've bought., bouquet, flavors, finish found very enjoyable.
Nicole
Verified Purchase
8/1/2020
Smooth, light - perfect summer red
We opened this on a weeknight and were pleasantly surprised by how smooth it is. Chilled for about 45 min. ahead of time, (per Ralph's suggestion) it's great right out of the bottle. Really excellent value and a perfect summer red. Going back for more.
Stephanie
Verified Purchase
7/31/2020
Nice summer sipper
Not usually a huge fan of Pinot but this one really works for me! Tried it through the Wine Club and have since ordered more.
Ralph
Verified Purchase
7/29/2020
Great chilled on a hot summer day!
Every Friday my wife and I grill shrimp. We've found this Pinot to be an excellent companion when chilled some. Maybe 45-60 minutes in the fridge before decanting. The hint of cola was a surprise. Love the dark fruits.
Brian
Verified Purchase
7/27/2020
outstanding
2nd order of this pinot arrived and it is better than I remember. this compares well with $60 plus bottles I've had from Napa. a terrific value
Ellen
Verified Purchase
7/22/2020
Yummy
I always like a good pinot noir. Light with great flavor. Great for a summer red.
Natalie
Verified Purchase
7/21/2020
Light!
This was a light Pinot Noir! Not my usual pick, as I really enjoy full-bodied reds . . . but still enjoyable!
Susan and Kent
Verified Purchase
7/14/2020
Not Enjoying It That Much
Decent wine, but not for our taste. Is a bit tart and there is not much depth to it. Decanting helped a bit.
David Mac
Verified Purchase
7/14/2020
Slightly in Second
I'd put this a short peg behind Lot 703, but it depends on your taste. This is still a great pinot at an excellent price point.
Tom
Verified Purchase
7/14/2020
Very Delicious Pinot
I find Cam gets his hands on some high quality Pinot Noir's and this one ranks among the highest!
Very drinkable, especially if you decant it for an hour or so before drinking.