• 88 Points
    Row Eleven 2002 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)

    This is a big Pinot, dark and full-bodied, Rhône-like. It is not typical Santa Maria, although the acidity is cool-climate. It's very dry and fairly tannic, and calls for a slow-cooked meat dish, like short ribs, to play off its smoky, cherry flavors.

    — S.H. Published 10/1/2005
  • 88 Points
    Row Eleven 2002 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)

    This is a big Pinot, dark and full-bodied, Rhône-like. It is not typical Santa Maria, although the acidity is cool-climate. It's very dry and fairly tannic, and calls for a slow-cooked meat dish, like short ribs, to play off its smoky, cherry flavors.

    — S.H. Published 10/1/2005
  • 88 Points
    Row Eleven 2002 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)

    This is a big Pinot, dark and full-bodied, Rhône-like. It is not typical Santa Maria, although the acidity is cool-climate. It's very dry and fairly tannic, and calls for a slow-cooked meat dish, like short ribs, to play off its smoky, cherry flavors.

    — S.H. Published 10/1/2005
  • 88 Points
    Row Eleven 2002 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)

    This is a big Pinot, dark and full-bodied, Rhône-like. It is not typical Santa Maria, although the acidity is cool-climate. It's very dry and fairly tannic, and calls for a slow-cooked meat dish, like short ribs, to play off its smoky, cherry flavors.

    — S.H. Published 10/1/2005